Christmas Wrap Up

"This was the longest day of my life" said Mommy, as the girls finally went to bed at 9:40 last night. It certainly was a long fun filled day. Santa was very good to the girls bringing them toys, crafts, clothes, etc. Many pictures below of the fun filled day. Kim and I had a great time watching the girls play and get excited as each gift was opened.

Olivia was disappointed when Santa was not here when she woke up. On Christmas Eve she would not go to sleep. She was so excited cause she "heard Santa's sleigh bells, cause the reindeer wear collars like Ramessess and they have bells on them". She also saw Santa "over at Kendal's house and he is coming here next". Even when I told her Santa could not come until she was asleep she still would not give in. Then, after falling asleep, she woke up about 1:30 AM with a 102 degree fever. Kim stayed with her through the night. She was in good spirits the next morning and did not let a temperature slow her down from opening the presents.

Sophia was a little confused but got into it when she saw the car slide toy that Pop-pop sent (see picture). Sophia had a ball on her new bike that mom-mom sent and after a while the kitchen became a race track for Olivia and Sophia.

Gracie happily watched all the craziness from her new car and giggled at the girls as they played.

Falling Down on the Blog

Sorry gang, but its been a busy few weeks and I just have not found time to sit down and blog. So here is a big update on the gang.

Gracie Mae
Gracie is a ball of energy these days. Gracie is interacting with her sisters a lot, watching everything they do. And of course, Olivia and Sophia like performing for her. Gracie gets so much attention when she is out, people telling us how beautiful she is. She gives them nothing in return but a straight lip look of "I don't know you so get away or I will scream". Gracie has started eating some new foods like biter biscuits and little pieces of french toast. She certainly is getting a taste for more things.

Sophia
Sophia is officially a big girl now that we have ditched the crib and she is in a bed. She really enjoys the bed and of course, enjoys the sneaking out of her room after bedtime. Sophia and Olivia are really playing more together and having fun chasing each other back to bed "after hours". Sophia is our dare devil who will climb, flip, jump, etc. off and on to anything in her path. She also is becoming quite the little dancer. Check out the video

Olivia
The fully potty trained one, Olivia, has taken the princess thing to a new level. She now announces that she has to go potty and expects that someone (read daddy) go to the potty with her, put her on the potty, wipe her butt, and flush. She can do it all herself, but chooses to wield her power. Its all about the presents now for Olivia as its Christmas Eve and all the packages are under the tree. And according to her, they are all for Olivia. Gonna be a fun day tomorrow.