Gingerbread house play date

We had a gingerbread house decorating play date at our house this week.  It was a lot of fun.  Madison had a blast and was so excited to have all of her friends over.  I think everyone did a great job decorating their houses.  

This was the twin picnic.  I think they all had fun being able to eat on the floor.  Cannon probably had the most fun as he sampled all the food on the ladies plates.  Although Payton probably gave him a run for his money in terms of who had the most fun as she decided to wear her yogurt rather than eat it.

What were we thinking

So as you can see from the previous post we went to visit Danny's family for Christmas.  We thought it would be a good idea to get a picture of all 5 of the cousins together.  When I got home and uploaded these pictures I couldn't stop laughing.  This is what we get for trying to photograph a group of kids all 3 and under.  Hopefully it will go better when they get older.  My sister-in-law may get on to me for posting these pics but I couldn't help myself.  So you guys enjoy the craziness.

No one is looking at the camera and we don't really like this idea of taking a picture.

Payton and Taylor are ready - smiles and everything.

Payton has had enough and goes for an elbow in Taylor's head.  Madison and Addie are somewhat ready and have a smile that says I am tolerating this but hurry up.

The elbow to the head didn't work so Payton decides maybe a shove to the head will help to end the photo shoot.

She was wrong.  Still no smiles but at least 5 of the 4 are at least looking at the camera.

Christmas with the cousins

We went last weekend to visit Danny's family and celebrate Christmas at their house.  We had a wonderful time.  I think they girls loved getting the chance to play with their cousins and of course loved being able to open up Christmas presents.  

Here is Payton trying to pick up a big stuffed animal that she loved playing with at her cousins house.

I think she gave up...it was just too big. 

Madison and Addie watching a movie.

Everyone playing while Reid napped.

Madison and Addie playing dress up...they sure are some pretty, pretty princesses.

Fun opening presents.  They were all so excited.

Taylor enjoying Madison's robe.

Madison loving her Snow White doll.

PINK SKATES!!  So happy.

Of all the presents laying around...I think I'll have fun playing with the box. ;)

A picture of all 5 together.  At least 4 of them are looking at the camera...even if they aren't smiling.

Christmas lights

We visited Canton the other night to see all the lights.  I think all the girls really loved seeing all the lights.  We even ran into Santa while we were there...not so sure the girls were thrilled with that part. ;)

Fun times

The girls always have so much fun together after their bath.  I thought I would capture a few photos of what our nights are usually like right before bed time.  For some reason the bath also makes them very affectionate with one another.  They love giving out those hugs.  ;)  Fun times!

The Christmas tree is up

We put our Christmas tree up on Friday night.  Madison was so excited that she was singing and dancing and stayed hyper most of the night.  

A picture of when Madison was dancing and being silly around the Christmas tree.

This is always the first ornament that goes on our tree each year and Danny and I make sure that we put it on together.  If you can read it the ornament says "Our first Christmas together".  It always makes a us smile and it is a tradition that we cherish.

Madison hanging ornaments.

Posing by the tree.

She was so excited when we were finished that she just wanted to cut the lights off and stare at it.

We decided to wait and put the tree up after Payton and Taylor went to bed.  We do look forward to the time when they are old enough to help but for now this worked out well.  They were so excited to wake up and see it.  They both squealed with glee.  The tree was fully decorated all over and now the tree is fully decorated starting 3 feet up from the bottom.    

Here they are discussing some ornaments they had picked off the tree.

Very much looking forward to this Christmas season.

School Thanksgiving program

Madison's school had a Thanksgiving program about a week and a half ago.  Madison was not looking forward to it at all.  She did give it a try but didn't last long up on stage.  We are very proud of her for trying it out again.  Here is a very short clip of part of a song that the 3 and 4 year olds sang together.