Christmas

Happy little babies...they can't wait for Christmas!

Christmas morning..she found her bike from Santa first!

The night before Christmas making Santa cookies
While Gwynn and I made cookies Payton wanted to open a couple presents from Mom & Dad

Gwynn before her first bath after round one of Christmas cookies for Santa

Payton starting young.... peaking into presents on Christmas Eve!!

Our first round of Christmas at Grandma's house Gwynn was out before we were out of the driveway!

Happy Payton on Christmas morning

Gwynn's new exercise shoes as she refers to them...pink Puma's a must with no pants

First attempt at riding her new bike

Christmas with Aunt Libby at Grandma's house Gwynn and Payton got spoiled rotten!

Payton loves to unwrap presents like a pro!

Christmas this year was really nice and low key. The weekend prior to Christmas we went to Grandma's house had fun in the snow, lots of good food and good company. The week of Christmas we had a very white Christmas with lots of snow and fun in it!

On Christmas Eve we watched movies and baked Santa cookies. On Christmas morning we were up bright and early opening presents. It was fun to watch Gwynn all sleepy eyed stumble out of her bedroom and into the tree of presents. She was in such good spirits and helped her brother and mom and dad open all the presents. We then had a nice breakfast and a small walk in the snow. The day was spent relaxing and eating. It was the most relaxing we have done in a long time. We truly had a wonderful Christmas!!

Snow fun

The Zoo lights were so much fun!

Baking Daddy's cake!

Some of the many pretty lights at the Zoo.

The snow on our street.

Gwynn decorating chirstmas cookies with mom!

I love snow!

I love food!!!

Gwynn decorated Charlie's birthday cake too! ....can you tell!

Charlie, Gwynn & Payton enjoying the cake.

Baking cookies...Gwynn ate so much frosting I thought she would be sick for sure!

Enjoying the Sherwood Christmas parade with hot coco.

Payton & Daddy enjoying the parade fun too.

Baking Charlie's birthday cake...once again she ate so much I thought she would be sick.

I have a cookie so I am ready for the snow in my spicy new snow pants.

Placing the star at the top of the tree.

High five santa!

The past week and weekend have been a fun! We have been doing all kinds of festive activities, baking sugar cookies, making cards and getting the house ready. We have had a lot of snow and fun. On Friday Charlie had his work party that was really fun. It was nice to socialize with all the Walsh employees. We are truly blessed that Charlie works for such a great company.

Saturday I worked in the afternoon and then we went to Zoo lights with Grandma, Grandpa and the Ellis family. Zoo lights was amazing and Gwynn and Payton had a great time checking out all the lights. It will defiantly be a family tradition. We also celebrated Charlies birthday with Pizza at the California Pizza Kitchen.

On Sunday Charlie turned 28! We made him some healthy breakfast (he had his check up and has slightly high cholesterol so were all on a diet) and he opened gifts. We then did a bit of shopping and then came home for dinner and birthday cake that Gwynn made.

On Monday Charlie stayed home from work and he and Gwynn did some sledding and had fun around the house. Yesterday I drove for the first time in the snow and did a great job! I took Gwynn to dance unfortunately once we got there is was cancelled! She was bummed so we went to the gym so she could play with some little ones and then to McDonald's that was packed due to all the snow. Gwynn ended up having a blast. Today was a cozy home day. I played a lot with the kids made a roast and just played house. We are getting ready for a weekend of Christmas fun with the family and then aunt Brook flys in on Monday (her birthday)!

Six months, Ma Ma & Gwynn's Holiday fun!

Today Payton had his six month doctors visit and charmed all the women in the office. He has started nodding his head at questions I ask him. When he nods his head it is the cutest thing in the world. Today at his doctors visit he was smiling and acting shy with all the women. I also asked him if he was tired and he nodded no so I asked him if he was happy and he nodded yes and smiled big! The nurse was amazed and went and told the entire office...I only know this because Charlie over heard them talking about Payton while he and Gwynn were waited in the waiting room of the doctors office. He weighted in at 17 lbs 12 oz and is 26 inches long. He also had three shots and didn't cry!!! Payton also started saying Ma Ma this week. He says it when he get tired or bored and it melts my heart. He says it in the cutest little voice!

Gwynn is doing great also. Gwynn has been so wild lately. She has more energy then I know what to do with. She is busy all the time and is always chatting my ear off. We did many Christmas activities this weekend and she had a blast. On Saturday morning we went and found a beautiful tree and then came home and decorated it as well as the house. It is by far my favorite tree to date. Gwynn had a blast walking in the trees with Moxie she even found a walking stick to bring home. Later in the day we went to see Santa fly in by helicopter at the Sherwood toy store and then went to the annual Christmas parade and tree lighting in old town Sherwood. In Sherwood they also have booths with free activities for the kids as well as free, coco, hot dogs and many other cute holiday goodies. Miss Claus was also at the festivities! It was so fun to watch Gwynn enjoy all the holiday cheer!

Good times!

A lot has happened in the past couple weeks and we have been busy. It has been nice to have a little bit of down time. We are all getting so excited for the Holidays to spend time with family and friends. It will be so much fun to watch Gwynn this year. She is already getting the concept of Christmas. I am so excited to watch her and do some holiday activities.
Gwynn got a new little friend over the holiday...Moxie! One day this week when I let Moxie out for a potty break... I found Gwynn with her pants in the grass...she wanted to pee in the grass too and did...Priceless! Gwynn laughs daily and begs for Moxie every night to sleep with her. I also find Charlie snuggling with her quite frequently I can't decide who loves the new addition more.

Most of the girls...Tarah was still in the hospital.

The fab four before the big Thanksgiving day game!!

At our family football game I got my turn in the hospital. I got five stitches in my left knee and pretty beat up from head to toe. It was well worth it our team was kicking butt! I was about to make a touch down before I was taken down! After xrays and stitches I had a big glass of wine and some wonderful food!

The beautiful baby Beau!!! He came in at 8lbs11oz 21.5 inches. He is a beautiful baby. Tarah is a superstar and did amazing...NO DRUGS, NO YELLING!!!! The entire process was an amazing experience. I couldn't be happier for Tarah and Brodie...I already know they are going to be the most amazing parents. I love baby Beau already just as much as my two little ones!

Charlie and Payton out at the ranch...I can't tell who loves it more out there???? Two cutie pies.

Payton is such a lover. He loves to cuddle with me daily. He had two ear infections this week but is doing great today. He has had lots of love and sleep this week. I swear he is going to crawl any day. He also loves to scream a lot! He scream to get my attention then smiles at me then continues to scream loud! He is pretty funny!

Erica and I cooking for the big feast! We had to cook for twenty five people... the food was great and the company was even better. It was my favorite Thanksgiving to date!!! Next year we will win the football game for sure!!!