Tysen was way past due for his first haircut. He is still very thin on top, but on the sides and around his neck his hair was nearly 3 inches long! Mommy got tired of Daddy calling him "Bozo" so she made an appointment today. Tysen was a good sport. He didn't mind the haircut at all, in fact all the hair stylists there were commenting on how laid back he is.
Side view
First she used scissors to cut his hair, then to make sure it was all even so it would grow in nicely, she switched to the clippers. Surprisingly, Tysen loved the clippers. He held very still (for a 1 year old anyways!).
We made Santa brownies and poured him a glass of orange juice (Alexa's choice). I explained that Santa would be coming down the fireplace so we should put the sweets next to it so he'd be sure to see them. Alexa got very concerned that Santa would spill the orange juice on the carpet. That made me proud! Then she decided that she better lay there and guard the treats so that Gabbi wouldn't come eat them!
Christmas morning 2011
Daddy's new coffee mug that I personalized with photos of the kids.
Tysen was having fun ripping up the paper.
She got right to work with her art supplies.
Alexa is excited about her new books that will help her learn to read and write.
Tysen was having a blast just getting into everyone else's stuff!
Gavin made a tower of all his Lightening McQueen stuff!
What a mess!
Daddy's new racing aero helmet.
Snuggling my Christmas baby
Grandma Karla sent the kids "Hungry, Hungry Hippos." This was one of my favorite games as a child and my kids love it, too. I just have to make sure that Tysen doesn't get the marbles!
Uncle Brian and Aunt Megan brought over their Wii game, Guitar Hero, to teach the kids how to play. They loved it.
The kids were exhausted Christmas evening, probably because they missed their naps in all of the excitement. Gavin snuggled up next to Uncle Brian and fell fast asleep.
Alexa fell asleep resting on my big tummy.
Everyone found a comfy spot to relax (except maybe Gabbi, but she didn't mind too much or she would have moved).
We took the kids to the zoo light show.
Staying toasty warm
Alexa and Mommy played beauty shop on New Year's Eve. She wanted her nails, hair, and make-up done. It was really fun and I can't believe how much older it made her look!
This is how Alexa, Gavin, and preggo Mommy celebrated the new year! I called it "bubbly" and Alexa said that it was "spicy in my tummy!" Can you believe that they both stayed awake to watch the ball drop? I was shocked! Baby Tysen fell asleep just after 10pm. We want to wish everyone a very happy 2012. This will certainly be a very big year for our family with lots of changes coming soon!
Sometimes it's the simple things that give the most joy!
