Christmas

So, we told the Christmas story this year with magnets...it went well, I think. Both kids were interested and they wanted to "help". I packed up the magnets in a bag and stored them with our Christmas stuff - so, we'll see if we can keep using them for several years to come. (I used a pizza pan for my "display")

Silas' Party

Okay - so, I've always dreaded having a child with a birthday so close to Christmas. My worst fear became reality when one by one I learned that all invited were unable to attend. I was disheartened because I wanted his party to be just as special as Nora's -or any other first birthday party. I went ahead and planned to make the cake and have him open a gift or two with just our little family. On Friday when I picked the kids up from the sitter's house I found out that although she was unable to attend, her kids were really wanting to come to the party and were bummed that it wasn't happening. I was surprised and told them I'd let them know when they could come over for cake. So, at 2pm the Bailes girls arrived with their dad! We had cake, chex mix, and little sausages. And, Silas had a birthday celebration like no other. I didn't sing "Happy Birthday" and I have no idea what the words meant that were sung to him - it was all in Spanish! He loved the song, and clapped when they were done. He laughed and giggled, got excited about the cake, and when it was over I was happy that they day had been a unique way (although nothing like I envisioned) to celebrate. He is loved, and that's what I hope he always remembers. Next year though, we will be celebrating is 1 3/4 birthday in September. Everyone, mark your calendars.



The truck cake

truck crayons that Andy, Nora & I made

A reminder that Christmas is right around the corner

Enjoying his cake :)


Loving the packages

"Riding" in the trucks we made...

A Christmas Gathering

Andy was one of a few invited to a business Christmas Open House for work. We opted to go and left the kids with great friends/sitters. It was fun - the quiche was my favorite, I think :)

Gingerbread house?

No! Bob and Larry's house, she says :)

The Life of A Turkey Cookie

Lots of Fall today

First, we wanted to get out of the house and do something fun - so, we opted for Mayes Farms just up the road. Great thing about it, both of the kids are still young enough to be free. We didn't buy a pumpkin because Nora was less interested in the pumpkins and more interested in the tractor. She wanted to drive it...



Then, we got a call from Julie asking us if we wanted to come to her Harvest party she was having for the little kids - Andy's plans got canceled, so we did it! It was really fun for Nora, and Silas liked the beginning but then got tired (this was in fact because he refused to nap at all during the day.) Either way, both kids rode the horse and here are a couple of video clips for your viewing pleasure.

Silas: 9 Months

Getting so big...both of them.