The BIG D!!

So I finally figured out the whole picture thing, turns out its not that hard. So We got to play with Alice, The Mad Hatter, Mary Poppins and Bert. We played Limbo and sang songs and Hokey Pokey. It was so much fun. I definatly recommend the Princess Lunch if your kids like the princesses It was so much fun and Abbi and Syd are still talking about it.

Valantines

So Abigail got her first valantine from a boy yesterday. She came home with a blue braclet, probably from a happy meal, and told me that Tristan, the BOOOYY, had given it to her for Valantines. Only a 6 year old can turn a one sylable word into a 6 sylable word. She was happy for a present and I was thinking " are you kidding me you are only 6 years old and not old enough to be getting presents from boys" AAARGGG. Tristan really seems to like Abbi, when I volunteer in her class he just hangs on every word she says and follows her around. She only seems anoyed that a BOOOYY won't leave her alone. Thank heavens, Im just not ready for a crush yet.

5 K what the $%^%

So Lisa and I ran my first 5k on Jan 19th. I finished. No, actually I did pretty well. I finished in 35 minutes. Lisa did a little better, but she waited for me at the finish line so our times are pretty much the same. Lou told me that during the race i would probably hate it and wonder why the &^% I had paid to do it, but by the time I got home I would be ready to sign up for another one. Guess what... She was right. Who knows maybe I could even work up to a 10k. I would have never guessed that I would ever call myself a runner, but it feels pretty good to give myself that title.

DISNEYLAND!

So we are back from Disneyland and it was so much fun. Carter stayed home with Grandma Trisha and Papa Amazing. He didn't think he would have any fun if he went :) And the rest of us had a blast!! Some of the highlights...
* The princess lunch- The princesses came around to each table to say hi sign autographs and give hugs. Sydney could hardly stay in her seat, she was so excited to see Cinderella. And she kept yelling Abbi there is your favorite one to, see see see Sleeping Beauty!
* The Electric Parade- Abbi was so excited to see Alice in Wonderland, and I thought she was going to hyperventilate when Alice singled her out to say hi and ask her questions. Then later in the park Abbi and Syd got to play Limbo and the Hoky Poky with Alice, and the mad hatter.
* Quote of the trip "Dad, you really need to chew up and swallow your food better so it doesn't get stuck in your neck" Abbi thought Jeff's (Little, tiny only shows up when he bends his head) double chin was food that he hadn't swallowed. Good thing jeff has a sense of humor. We are still laughing about that one.

There were so many fun things that I can't even tell them all, but all of the fun stuff made up for the way the trip began. Abbi gets car sick and it was really bad this time. Jeff has learned that when I say pull over I mean pull over this instant. He learned that the hard way, projectile vomit into his hair, and all over his seat. enough said.

Soap!?!?!

So the blog 2 down from mine is a blog about soap. Can you believe it? I love everyones blogs, they are beautiful. I am definatly feeling blog envy! But it is all good, one day I may even figure out how to get my pictures to blow up when you click on them... but don't count on it being one day soon.

We are starting our Disneyland countdown!! YAY! I love Disneyland and so does Jeff. Abbi has been telling Syney for months about how wonderful dland is and all of the fun things you can do there, and Sydney decided that she had to go because "Cinderella will cry if she can't meet me! I have to go and see her mommy." Now watch we won't even see Cinderella. Abbi thinks I am the best mom ever, that won't last long.

Family Pictures

We had new family pictures taken today. It was very very cold and some bad mommy decided it would be ok to do the pictures in short sleeves. OOPS. As you can see Sydney was following directions perfectly. When Lisa said smile with teeth, Syd smiled with teeth :)

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

We had a WONDERFUL Christmas. We had our first Christmas at our oun house, instead of at my mom's. It was really different being on our own, but it was also really a great thing. The girls were so happy that Santa was coming and wanted to go to bed right after lunch on Christmas Eve. We had a really bust few days. First going to Jeff's mom's on Sunday for a Christmas dinner and her presents because she worked Monday and Tuesday. Monday we spent the day at my Mom and Dads playing, Jeff had to work that day and was gone for 13 hours. Aparantly the grocery store is very busy on Christmas Eve. Poor Jeff, he came home so tired, and right when he came through our front door we were off again to Grandma and Papa Great's for another Christmas party. Grandma's house was floor to ceiling decorations and the girls thought they had come straight from the North Pole. The girls got Princess gowns for pajamas this year, and spent a good 30 minutes bowing and twirling for all to see. They still go into Princess mode the second they put them on. We had to leave the party a little early because they were so excited to go to bed. We timed our parting poorly though. Carter had started to cry because he was hungry and on the way out our graceful Sydney walked into a rock and fell onto her face. So she was crying and then Abbi started crying because she was sure that with so much crying and puting Santa would not come to our house. :)
But we made it through all right and actually everyone was asleep by 9:15. And Santa was able to go to bed before 11. They were so excited Christmas morning Sydney got a kitchen and Abbi got Rollerskates, and Carter got an animal train. Then we had another party at Grandma Trisha's and Papa Amazings house.
It was a seriously busy holiday, but so worth it to spend so much time with family and friends. We don't spend as much time together as we used to so the time we are together is really special, and really really loud!! But at least I am not taking it for granted.
Everyone have a Happy New Year!!