Was that santa saying, “to all a good night” as he flew away in his sled after filling up our stockings, dropping off gifts, and having some of his cookies and milk? The loot santa left the girls Leia’s Ivy’s Mommy and Ivy were the first two up on Christmas morning. We… Continue reading Christmas 2011 – Ivy’s first Christmas
Christmas Eve we have traditional have family gatherings to celebrate Christmas. Normally we take tons of family pictures that as a child drove me crazy since I wanted to open presents (I am sure it did my sister and cousins too). Now, I love reminiscing as I look back on the pictures, thinking of all… Continue reading Christmas Eve
Kelly, Diego, Chris, myself, and the kids all got together one day to go get some pictures taken of the kids so DeeDee and Grandpa could have some good ones of all their grandbabies. We could not post them earlier since it was a surprise but wanted to share them with our friends and family… Continue reading Merry Christmas DeeDee and Grandpa
We have not gone out to see very many Christmas lights this year despite the fact Leia gets excited to see all the lights when we drive into our neighborhood so Wednesday night we went to Zoo Light Safari to see lots of lights. The weather was nice in the evening and Leia was excited… Continue reading Zoo Light Safari
The night of December 23rd Ivy worked her arms out of her swaddle the first time and managed to turn on her music in her crib. It was late at night and everyone except Ivy was sleeping. Mommy of course was the only one that heard it and nearly jumped out of my skin; I… Continue reading Ivy played mommy music
Last week Chris had to go out of town a few days so Mimi had to spend the night with Lisa and the girls to help get Leia to school and keep Ivy. Since she helped out so much Chris said he would take off Monday so Mimi had a break and could get some… Continue reading Daddy’s first day with both girls alone
Today was the last day of the year at Mt Top. To celebrate each class had a birthday party for Jesus and took her teachers gifts. Unfortunately, Daddy, Aunt Stacy, and Uncle Mark had to work and could not come. Ivy decided, she and mommy should go celebrate with Leia, Katie, and Sara though; Ivy likes to… Continue reading Christmas Party at school
Until this weekend Ivy had not left Birmingham. Grant it mommy runs her all over the city but we have always been within about 30 to 40 minutes of home. Luckily, DeeDee, Grandpa, Aunt Kelly, Tio Diego, cousins Adrian and Alicia, and Gigi have been willing to come to Birmingham to visit us. This weekend though we packed up the… Continue reading Ivy’s first trip / Comfort Christmas
Leia, Ivy, and Lisa went to the Mt Tots Christmas musical this year. Leia was too young to be in it but she wanted to go watch her cousins. Leia seemed to enjoy watching them. It was precious to see how excited she got to see HER big cousin on the stage singing. Both Katie… Continue reading Mt Top Kids Christmas Program
Saturday our family got up early to go have breakfast with Santa at the Mcwane Center. To get Leia to put on clothes with a smile on her face/willingly, she got to pick what herself, sister, and even mommy wore (we had gotten out 3 choices for each). Upon arriving Leia was greeted by her… Continue reading Breakfast with Santa