Our Weekend

Emily went to a Diva Dance birthday party on Friday evening. The ballerinas learned a quick routine and performed for an audience after enjoying some cake and ice cream. What a cute bunch of girls!

And this is what I did most of the weekend.......our church consignment sale (Whale of a Sale) is in 2 weeks. Maximum items per seller is 200. I'm up to 188. I'm done!! I sure hope some of this gets a new home(s) soon!!

Emily is already driving her brother around ;-). And he has obviously taken control of the tunes!

We have had wonderful weather this weekend. Perfect for playing outside with friends and family. Hope you all enjoyed your weekend!!

New Nike Model!

Emily is wearing her new Nike outfit that her daddy gave her for Christmas. We all lucked out with Mark being on a project at Nike in Portland, OR. I guess all our new clothes kind of make up for him being away during the week. Emily wanted me to take some pictures of her before school one day last week so I could send them to daddy. She is such a sassy little diva!!

Happy 3rd Birthday, Allison!

Allie B. turned 3 on January 14, 2011. She wanted pink cupcakes with a # 3 on them and sprinkles. We made some to send to school and enjoyed the leftovers after her special birthday dinner.

Tinkerbell. Hands down her favorite.

Opening some gifts before school. Her expression shows just how much she loves her new Tink clock for her room.

My big girl. She is my sweet and gentle one; mostly quiet. She has such great manners and is really making progress on potty training. Pretty soon I will only have 1 in diapers!! She loves to do anything big sister is doing and she really looks up to her. She is so loving to her little brother and is always trying to be the mediator. Seems just like yesterday we were coming home from the hospital with our second beautiful baby girl. We love you sweet Allison!

The sister pose!

Blowing out her TINK candle!

Yummy!

Warm and Cozy!

The girls and I made a fire and I let them stay up a little late to watch some of the game. They got to see Aubie, the eagle fly, the cheerleaders, and kick-off.

It's great to be an AUBURN TIGER!!!!

January Snow (ICE)

January 10, 2011 was a very cold day. We had about 2 inches of ice. It was very pretty; looked like snow. Mark was at the BCS Championship game in Arizona enjoying warm weather while we stayed here and turned into icicles! So not fair, but it was worth it.......WAR EAGLE!! Here are some pictures of the kids playing outside at Nana's house. We spent the night with them just in case we lost power here (they have a generator) and I was going to need some help with the kids if we were snowed in for a few days!! Extra hands are always better ;-). We were able to get home that afternoon just in time for the big game.

Chasing Ethan around in our matching orange. WDE!

ice angel Allison

ice angel Emily

my little snow bunny!

Not a fan of the hard, cold ice. Me either little man!

Trying to tag mommy with the snow balls!

icicles!

Pure happiness!

Such determination in that throw!

Adorable!

And Ethan is safe with his sisters. Or is he?!!

Bella enjoyed eating all the ice.

Sweet Em!

"Look Mommy!"

"Look at mine, too!"

The Finale: Santa!

Santa some how made his way to our new house. The girls were worried. They were also excited that we had a chimney that worked so mommy didn't have to leave the front door open like last year. I think it's safe to say that the Kiel Kids were very good this year. Apparently, I'm not very good at wiping off fingerprints! The TV is now spotless, thank you very much.

This was left for us when we woke up Christmas morning. Our magical elf friends, Jenna and Ashlyn, left a sweet note on their last night with us. Santa left one as well. And can you believe that Santa forgot to drink his milk. He must have been too busy leaving presents for us!

Allie B. is super excited about something. I'm sure it is a princess something!

Bella trying to get her bone from her stocking. We didn't hear from her for hours.....

Lots of personality in this picture. Ethan is really interested in finding out why there was an orange in my stocking. And Emily? Well, she's just being Emily.

Allison is thrilled with her PURPLE, TINKERBELL nightgown!

Gia and Pa braved the weather and came over for Christmas morning. Ethan in his new Nike gear from daddy.

We had a (somewhat) white Christmas. I think it's a first for me. After gifts, the girls and Mark went sledding in our back yard. They had fun and enjoyed some hot chocolate when they were done.

Daddy and his princesses!

Nana and Papa came over to see what Santa brought the kids. E and E showing Nana the new race track.

Ethan loves watching the 3 cars race down the slides.

Christmas #2

After church on Christmas Eve we went to Nana and Papa's for dinner and gifts. As usual, the kids got too much but we are so thankful for our families who love us. Enjoy the pictures!

Emily getting started. Can you even see her with all the gifts?!

Allison getting started....she's so gentle!

and Ethan. Look at his face. Priceless.

Ethan loves his new "tractor" from Aunt Karen and Uncle Ted.

"Look Mommy, BOOTS!!!" She's only been asking for these for forever!

and here's my mini-me! We love to wear our purple robes together.

Our future golfer??! Aunt Mary Ann and Uncle Hamilton got this when I found out I was having a boy. They have had it hidden until just the right time. It came with a golf club and ball, too. He loves it!