Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!!!!!

It is cold, but it is beautiful! We have been under a "winter storm warning" all evening, and it started out freezing rain and now it is snowing. Of course, the babies were in bed before the snow started, but hopefully it will still be on the ground in the morning. Time for some hot chocolate...enjoy the snowy pics!!




This is a picture from the back deck---Mike hung "twinkling" stars from the pergola, and they are so cute!!




On Saturday, we took the kids to Lowes, where they got to build their own wooden gingerbread houses. Santa made a surpise visit, and Emma was a little shy at first, but she ended up sitting in his lap.


Gabe, on the other hand, wanted no part of Santa! He hung onto my neck for dear life! But he did enjoy helping with his gingerbread house--especially hammering the nails!

Away in a Manger...

Emma's preschool is having their Christmas play on Tuesday, and Emma is going to be an Angel. She has been practicing for it, and here's a video of her singing "Away in a Manger"!

Tale of Two Bears...

Gabe has a favorite bear that he sleeps with and carries with him everywhere. Not too long a go, we thought the bear was lost and Nana and Grandpa sent us a replacement from Germany. The new bear is identical to the original, except no wear and tear. The original bear turned up, and everything was great. Well, the other night I put the bear in the wash, because he was so dirty, and brought the new bear out. I put Gabe in his bed for the night, and the lights were out, and I thought to myself, "Hmm...maybe Gabe won't notice in the dark". So I handed the new bear to him, he brought "baby" (as he calls him) to his face, smelled him, and threw him back at me! He will have nothing to do with the new one.

The original bear is on the left, and new one is on the right. You would think that Gabe would like the new one since he is softer and fluffier and isn't stained!

Check the video out and see for yourself!! (FYI: It's me talking to him, and I have a cold and a VERY scratchy voice!)

Emma Caroline is a baker!

Emma loves to help me bake. The new apron and hat set was supposed to be for Christmas, but tonight she wanted to help me bake, and I just had to get it out for her. She was so excited! Her favorite part about helping was sprinkling the sugar on the cookies.




Isn't she adorable?


Ready for the oven! Gabe wanted on the stool in this picture.

Christmas card time!

Jessica sent me the Christmas Card she designed, and I just love it! I ordered them and hopefully they will be in soon! I couldn't be more pleased! I know I ruin the surprise by posting it on here, but oh well!

Dear Santa...

Emma wrote her first letter to Santa. I had the letter posted on here, but you have to write your address on it, and as soon as I figure out how to crop our address off then I will put it back on here. In case you are interested, the address is: PO Box 1, Santa Claus,IN 47579. And the best part of all...your little one receives a response from Santa! Emma wrote her letter, put the stamp on the envelope, and put it in the mailbox! She was so excited!

Here's the gingerbread house that Emma and Aunt Tonya made. Isn't it cute??

Santa's little helpers! They were fresh out of the bath, and we were getting ready to watch "Shrek the Halls" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"!

Artwork, Christmas tree, and more...

Emma drew this picture. The flower is in the center decorated with rhinestones. The watering can has drops of water falling from it. And the blue swirls are wind! I actually framed a few of her pictures and have them on the wall! I want to look into art classes for her--I know she would love them!

Gabe was coloring too! And I put his picture on the fridge, right beside Emma's!





Mommy and Emma before church


Mommy and Gabe before church

Gabe ran to the window to watch the trash guys outside, and he looked so cute standing there with his blanket and bear that I had to take a picture!

Emma took a break from playing to pose for mommy!

Emma put the star on top!

Emma and Gabe in front of the tree

Emma posed for mommy in front of the tree




Emma was all wrapped up in the tree skirt!

Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree!



Aunt Tonya, Emma and Gabe put together a Gingerbread house earlier today!

Daddy gave Emma and Gabe a bath this morning in the jacuzzi tub, and Gabe had a bubble beard!

They were in the tub for at least 30 minutes, and loved every minute of it!