O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree......

Emily helped me decorate the tree today. She was such a big girl and loved every minute of it - especially the Christmas cookies and milk!
We had a great Thanksgiving week. Daddy had the week off so we REALLY enjoyed him being home and he even took the girls two mornings so I could sleep in and get some things (shopping) done! Emily and Allison's cousins were here too and they enjoyed spending time with them. We miss seeing the Chalmers family - they live too far away! Uncle Jonboy and Aunt Corrie were also visiting and we had a good time with them; especially riding the carousel at the mall! I can't believe Thanksgiving has come and gone - it's almost Christmas!! then a new baby!!!!!!

It's Paintin' Time!!

Here's Bella with her new haircut!!

We went and "painted" today; made some Christmas gifts, etc. We went with our great friends, the Dudley's, and had a great time. The kids were good for the most part....... (we did bring some reinforcements - Aunt Karen and Uncle Ted!!) THANK YOU!!!

Uncle Ted and Allison at DIY Crafts

Kristi got painted by Andrew!!

Emily had already painted and wanted to do some more!!

Jennifer and baby Sam! ...Multi-tasking!!

Emily's Surgery

Emily had her tonsils and adenoids removed and her ear tubes replaced on Friday. She did great and so far the recovery hasn't been too hard on us. She is already breathing so much better - and quieter!! Allison is doing fine as well, although she does have an ear infection and is on medication just like her big sister.


Daddy and Emily reading her "hospital" book before going to our holding room.
Mommy waiting....

Safe in the arms of mommy!

Sleeping off the anesthesia.

Resting on the sofa - a few hours after surgery! So peaceful.

Halloween 2008 - Tinkerbell and a flower

We had a wonderful Halloween night. Nana and Papa and Gia came over before all the festivities to see Tinkerbell (Emily) and the cutest flower (Allison). We then went to a neighborhood block party to go trick or treating and have a cookout with friends. The girls had a blast (mommy and daddy were freezing) and were sad to leave the party. What a fun night!!


Flower power!
Papa with his girls.

Gia with little cutie Allison

Emily finally warmed up to the witch (Gia).

Mommy and tinkerbell

Emily and Allison with their friend Nemo (Andrew)

Cutest flower EVER!!

Emily and her friend Savannah at the block party

Trick or Treat!!

Our Destin Vacation

We took a family vacation to Destin last week. It was relaxing (well, just different scenery) and the sunsets were amazing. We spent time on the beach each day collecting seashells and building sandcastles. It was a perfect trip for our little family of 4 - just wish Mark didn't have to work as much as he did!! We can't wait to go back. Enjoy the pics.