Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Nutcracker

We invited both Grandma's to join us in Hailey's first experience at the PNB Nutcracker.  Hailey did a good job spreading the love and taking turns on each of their laps, holding their hands, etc.  Me, I was chopped liver... she didn't even want her picture taken with me.  Which is pretty common when she's with them, but it was still hard not to take it personally.  When we asked what her favorite part was she said, "all of the different houses" (we think she meant the scene changes.)  I'd say it was worth the weeks of anticipation for her.  I was expecting to have to leave before it was over, but we made it through the 2 hr show.  We liked how she danced in her seat, waving her arms around like the ballerinas.







Monday, December 19, 2011

a peek from the week(s)

playdate with June & Hailey - (H likes to think she babysat June)
 a lot of father daughter bonding
 celebrated 98 years with Great Gpa Ross


 made this little beauty
 there's always time for dress up
 Santa Train with The Lord's






lots of smiley face snacks
 and we welcomed an unexpected house guest who we call "elvis"

a few notes:
  • H might be part gremlin - we can't give her sugar after 6pm
  • Santa's helper living with you & watching your every move apparently isn't enough to help produce good behavior
  • One visit to Santa is plenty
  • Don't expect a 3.5 yr old to keep gifts a secret

Friday, December 2, 2011

the tree

Joe always wants the tallest tree, and even though it's not as tall as last years it's still 12ft.  Grandma & Poppy stayed the week with us to save on his commute to work up north.  We took advantage of them being here and got our tree early.  Joe was just hoping he would get some help carrying it in.  They not only did that, they strung all the lights which is mine & Joe's least favorite part.  That just left the trimming which Hailey loved this year.  She had a pile of non-breakables and they all ended up pretty much on one branch.  She had quite the opinion of where all the decorations went this year, I keep finding things moved around to her liking.  




turkey day


Thursday, November 17, 2011

mexico

go here for a slideshow of our week in Cabo.