Christmas Holiday 07

Our Christmas break started with a little party with Lynn, Kara, Deneige and our kiddos at my house. The kids are really starting to get to know each other and had a a good time. I think this week Bradley has a crush on Meggie.... :)

We spent the day of Christmas Eve at Nana and Pappas. The kids had a good time running around and playing outside. It was such a pretty day. Gustie made the best Fried Chicken I have ever eaten... And so, I ate 3 pieces along with all the other yummy sides... We then opened gifts and Claire was amused that she got an apple in her stocking. She asked Nana "why did you put an apple in my stocking?" It was pretty funny. When we got home, we baked chocolate chip cookies for Santa and made him a thank you card, which has been a tradition. All the girls ate a big cookie and then Emma couldn't quite understand why she couldn't eat Santa's cookie too...

Christmas morning was so much fun. Claire woke up first and was tickled that Santa left part of his cookie. So, of course she went straight for the left-overs!!! Santa brought Claire the Rose Petal Cottage and other goodies. Meg got a kitchen and Emm got a horse that she doesn't like at all! Ha! So, hopefully she'll grow into the horse. Claire and Meg sure do like it though... After opening gifts and trying to pry the kids away, we all went to Mamo's house. They had a blast making cookies with Mamo and again opened more gifts. They got a See Saw for the backyard and other goodies. Mamo cooked a nice lunch that we chowed down on and I slept which is always what I do when I go home. And then to end the evening, Dan made the girls their first hot coco ever with yummy marshmellows. And, they loved it! I was suprised Emm drank it and Claire had 2 cups!

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and you all have a safe and happy New Year!

Callaway Christmas Party

On Saturday, we hosted the Callaway Christmas party. And, like every year, we laughed and laughed and had such a good time. Here are just a few pics of the most popular Secret Santa gifts. Look closely at some of the gifts, this will tell how much fun Dan's family really is!!!

Do you think Emma is ready to start Potty Training?

RPR Christmas Party

Dan's boss Bob always puts on the best Christmas party every year. However; every year I have attended I have either just had a baby or about to have another baby. So, when this year rolled around I was thrilled! Dan and I stayed in a hotel in downtown Houston and we had a limo that picked us up from the hotel and took us back. Both of us not having to drive.... hmmmmm... double trouble! But, we had so much fun. Here's a little slideshow.... At the beginning of the evening I was quite proper - by the end I was hanging out in the parking lot trying to suck down my last jack and coke and dancing… yes, in front of his co-workers, customers and whoever else...?.... oooohhhhh....

Daddy & Meggie - Side by Side

Megan, my middle and my most spirited for sure, loves her Daddy. I was telling someone the other day that when Dad is at work, I will look at Meggie and I can almost read her face. Then, she'll blurt out "I want my daddy!" Now, I know she loves me; but when her dad is around it is another story. She loves going with Daddy to the grocery store or Home Depot with just the two of them on Saturday mornings. Wherever he is; she wants to be right by his side. Here are some cute pics of them the other day chewing on a Pomegranate and spitting out the seeds. I love moments like these...

Getting in the Christmas Spirit

We got a late start this year in putting up our tree and getting out all the decorations. Dan and I with the help of the girls, finally did this on Sunday. And, it took all day long. Here's just a cute pic of all 3 in these adorable matching outfits Nana bought them! Thanks Nana - they're too cute!

Dan, the Make-Up Man!

I never thought I would hear those words... My husband actually trying to teach one of the girls how to put on make-up... ha! But I did.... The other night as I was sweeping the floor, I heard Dan say to Claire.... "no Claire, you don't put the make-up in your eye ball, you put it on your eye lid like this..." It was great fun. The girls really got a kick out of Daddy dressing them up. Click on the pic to enlarge Claire's face - it's hilarious! Oh, and notice how he layered on the colors on her eyelid. He's good isn't he?