Daddy's Breakfast

Mall Christmas hours are in full swing, I closed Friday night and had to be at work early Saturday morning. I left breakfast up to Marty since I was busy getting ready for work. Usually this is not a bad idea, he's pretty good about making them breakfast...sometimes more than popping waffles into the toaster. This, however, was not one of those mornings! I came into the living room to see Ry and Macee having a breakfast of graciously iced cupcakes in the colors of red and green!

What a yummy treat...and a messy one!

You can't help but laugh at them as their faces and hands become covered in icing. Then you have to clean it up and it's not so fun anymore!
This is what Ry would look like if she were putting on her clown make-up!

Christmas Tea

We attended Ry's class Christmas Tea on Thursday. The kids sang songs, Christmas AND some they sing every day. Ms. Barb's husband put together a great video of pictures of the kids in class that we got to watch and see all the fun things they have done so far this year. We also had some great snacks and yummy tea. Ry got to give her teachers their gifts and she was so proud!

"What's the weather..." Ry doing the motions to a song they sing every morning about the weather outside! We like singing this catchy tune at home too!
Rylee and some of her friends singing a song about baby Jesus. The class wanted to show their parents the "shark prayer" that they sing before snack.

Rylee with her friend Chase!

Someone's Sleeping in My Bed!

Most of you know that I've gone back to work at The Children's Place for the holiday season. I've been working quite a bit lately and it's been a lot of evenings. Marty has been letting her fall asleep in our bed of an evening, which is fine...when I'm not home. The other night I was home at bed time...the first time in 4 nights...and I thought that Macee was going to get put in her bed. I was wrong. Marty put her on our bed, she got on my side, pulled the covers up over herself and just looked at me like "What?" Needless to say, I've had to put her back in her place!

Christmas Cookies

I've not been the Christmas cookie baking diva this year, or any other year come to think of it. The best that I have done is the pre-cut sugar cookies with the designs on them. The first batch we made were Christmas Trees and tonight we made ones with reindeer on them. They are quite tasty and definately not as messy. The girls love them...isn't that what matters? Maybe next year I'll be a bit more domesticated and make some real Christmas cookies. I sense a New Year's resolution?

Rylee wanted a picture of her and her Christmas tree cookie infront of the Christmas tree...then Macee thought she needed to be in the picture also.
Macee trying to pose for the camera while eating her cookie and watching TV...she's multi-talented. :)

PS: If you pay any attention to what my tree looks like in the background, notice everything is up towards the top of the tree. Yeah, that is what you have to do when your 18 month old thinks her sole purpose in life right now is to pull the decor. off the tree. This this solution has worked? No, it hasn't, she still finds a way. I've given into the fact that my tree has "toddlerized."

Happy Birthday Nina!

We headed up to Greenwood, Indiana to meet the rest of my family to have lunch for Mom's birthday last Sunday. We had a nice lunch at The Cheescake Factory and then did a little shopping at the mall. Happy Birthday Momma! Next year we'll really celebrate...since you'll be 50 and all! Love you!

The birthday girl with the girls, Rylee, Macee, and Hally!

Hally and Macee rode in our new double stroller, all bundled up from being out in the brrr cold! Ry was alright to give up her stroller seat to Hally, of course!

Strep Throat

I noticed my throat feeling a bit sore Wednesday evening and self-diagnosed myself with strep throat Thursday when I realized there was nothing else that could be causing my sore throat. Friday morning I woke up and couldn't talk and the pain when swallowing was excruitiating (sp?). So, I asked Marty to stay home from work and take me to the doctor. I was correct, I have strep throat. I was put on an antibiotic and will become non contagious tomorrow. I am hoping that I'm the only one who gets it and that it doesn't get shared with Marty or the girls. It's rough being sick, but when you're "Mommy", it's even rougher.

Mr. and Mrs. Nick Laritz - The Wedding

We not only went to Michigan for Thanksgiving, but for the big event...Nick and Molly's wedding! Their wedding was absolutely beautiful! The church was fabulously stunning and we all looked hot, especially Molly!

The front of the church.
Nick with his momma, Gary and Macee walking down the isle.

Nick waiting for his bride!

Molly and her parents.

Saying vows, exchanging rings, making it official!

Mr. and Mrs. Nick Laritz!!!