Christmas

I'm finally sitting down to blog about Christmas.  We started off the month of December by decorating the tree..

Zoe was brave and tried to put the star on:

Next on the list of Christmas activities was making gingerbread houses.  The girls look forward to this every year and this year was no different. 

Me and Lily (she was a bit hyped up on sugar and didn't want to sit in the high chair anymore).

 Zoe and her house:

Sophie:

We gave them their own bags of icing this year and they sure made good use out of it.  I think the houses ended up being more frosting than graham cracker.

On Christmas Eve we made Santa some jammie bodgers (his favorite treat).  The girls wanted to make sure they tasted good enough for Santa!

Smiles and enjoyment all around!  Santa and Mrs. Claus sure enjoyed them!

Lily was very efficient at un-decorating the tree....everyday....multiple times...

She especially loved eating the glittery balls!

Christmas morning was filled with excitement and fun.  The girls were excited with what Santa brought them. Sophie got an American Girl impostor, Zoe got a Rapunzel toddler doll, and Lily got a large My Little Pony stuffed animal.  They were definitely spoiled this year!

Happy, Happy Birthday Lily Dear!

Last Saturday we celebrated Lily's 1st birthday.  I can't believe how fast this year of her life has passed by.  It is bittersweet to see her growing up and becoming more independent.  Here are some pictures from her party.

The Birthday Girl!

Lily wasn't very happy we kept taking the toys away so she could open another present, she just wanted them out of the packaging.

Finally on to the cake.  She was quite excited and happy to be eating her first real cake.  While we were singing to her and dangling the cupcake in front of her, she wasn't too happy.  As soon as I gave it to her she shoved it right in.

AND finished every last bit....she even ate half of a second one.

Happy Birthday baby girl!

Lily's Favorites:

Book:     Go, Dogs Go!

Food:     Graham Crackers and beans of any kind (pinto, black, etc.)

Lovey:    Giraffe

Word:     Boo!

Person:   Mommy

Game:    Peek-a-boo

Halloween

The girls had a lot of fun for Halloween this year.  Sophie was Aurora, Zoe was Ariel, and Lily was a ghost.  

Can you tell that Sophie and Zoe watch a lot of princess movies by how they posed...?

Lily made the cutest ghost.  Mainly because she loves to say boo! Well, that and she is just stinkin' adorable!!

When someone would ask Zoe who she was she would bust out singing the Ariel  "ah ah ah, aha aha....."  

And little miss Sophie confused a lot of people because she wanted to be Aurora but not the pink dress.

  

The girls had a lot of fun trick-r-treating.  Sophie would take off running down the sidewalk for the next house without even waiting for Tyler and Zoe.  Lily and me on the other hand stayed home and handed out candy.  

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Sophie's 6

Another year with this little girl has passed by in a flash.  She is so grown up!  

This year for her birthday Soph wanted a pumpkin cake.  It turned out to be not only cute but absolutely YUMMY!  She loved having all her family over to celebrate. 

Modeling her new bag from Aunt Cami.

Aunt Jamie didn't disappoint this girl.  The Lego Friends house.  Let's just say she was beyond excited!

And what 6 year old wouldn't love a basket full of crafts from Grandma Cheryl and Grandpa Kraig.

And we can't forget the Roald Dahl (her favorite author) books Grandpa Dan and Grandma Cindy got her. 

Here is a list of some of Sophie's favorites:

Breakfast:   German Pancakes (especially the crunchy edges)

Author:       Roald Dahl  

Toy:           Legos

Activity:     Any craft

Song:         She loves singing Payphone by Maroon 5 and Set Fire to the Rain by Adele

Student of the Month

Sophie was nominated Student of the Month for September. At an assemble she and a student from every class were recognized for their outstanding academic achievement and citizenship. Tyler and I were so proud of her. 

 Her teacher Mrs. Serr said she could tell Sophie loved learning because she was already reading at a 1st grade level, is always smiling and loves to help others learn.  

Here she is getting her award.

All of the students recognized.  Sophie is on the far right.

I'm so proud of Sophie, she is such a hard worker and quick learner!  And she is definitely a bookworm, just like her mom and dad.