Monday, December 28, 2009

Making Christmas Cookies

December 13, 2009
Aidan just couldn't wait to do cut out cookies. I think everything is her favorite holiday event, but this certainly ranks up there. I love the idea of it then I remember how much work they are!

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Christmas Tree Elegance

December 8, 2009
Christmas Tree Elegance @ The Davenport Hotel
Now a yearly tradition we love to get dressed up to see Santa then head over to the hotel to bid on our favorite trees and have hot cocoa.

Visiting Santa @ River Park Square

December 8, 2009
After preschool we quickly dressed up and went downtown to the mall to have lunch, visit Santa, and go to the Davenport to see Christmas Tree Elegance. After we had lunch at The Sawtooth Grill we ran to a few stores to find a matching headband (because Aidan won't wear her hair up anymore). We finally found a headband at Claire's on the third floor. Before we got into the elevator we peeked over the railing to check on Santa, he was in his chair. By the time we got down to the first floor he was on lunch break! UGH! Luckily, Mobius Children's Museum is right next to Santa and Aidan was all game for that- crisis averted!
After playing for an hour we were first in line to see Santa! He's not the jolliest old sole we have ever met, but he looks good on paper! Aidan asked for Spike JR. She later came up with a few more things that she wanted from Santa- Bendaroos and a real B&W Kitten. We told her that Santa won't bring anymore real kitties to the house because we are all full (of crazy!) and we can't have anymore.

St. Nick Visits

December 6, 2009
This is the first year that we remembered to celebrate St. Nick. Brad of course had to run to Safeway at 11p.m. to buy candy and stocking stuffers. Aidan was a little confussed in the morning, but quickly got into it!
Brad got a chocolate football.
One of Aidan's favorite gifts was the Littlest Petshop Go Fish! game. She made us play everyday for a week. She's not totally ready for it, but we play open-faced so we all can help each other.

Aidan called Frosty "Melty the Snowman", but later watched the show and corrected herself... we were hoping she kept the name it was so cute!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

24 Weeks

November 25, 2009
Everything still looks great! They are kicking away in there and all the ultrasounds indicate everybody is healthy. I can really feel the boy (baby A) he's really strong, and the girl (baby B) is on my left and seems much more dainty with her kicks.

The First Snow of the Year

November 13, 2009
Aidan was so excited to see snow! She wanted to be in her jammies after school, but she also wanted to go outside. This litle dusting was a good reminder to get those snow pants and snow boots purchased.
Aidan threw snowballs at me through the back door.
She can't help but eat it!
If only this photo had sound because this is her "little stinker" laugh.

Halloween Night 2009

October 31, 2009
Luckily this was a beautiful night in the mid 40's, it's usually super cold or snowing. We went to Brian, Dotti, Zach and Jenna's for chili and Trick or Treating.

Aidan had some left over glitter makeup from last year that she insisted she wear again this year.
Aidan's costume was a little big, but we found it at a 2nd hand store for $8- and I liked how warm it was.
Aidan's favorite part of her costume was the loops on the wings so she could make them fly.
Auntie Deana sent her this glow stick that she was so excited to use for Trick or Treating.
Zombie eyes!

Aidan, a cute butterfly and her dad the "Cereal Killer".