Christmas

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!