Saturday, December 24, 2011

Ready for Christmas!

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These two are SUPER excited for Santa to come! Here they are in their new matching ginger bread night gowns. Anna was soooo excited to be matching Caroline tonight! I hope Santa knows that these girls like to have the same things.. two of everything please!

Merry Christmas everyone!!

Santa's cookies!

Santa's cookies! by sweet mondays
Santa's cookies!, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

I was going to make just plain sugar cookies for Santa when Anna informed me that she just knew he would rather them be green with sprinkled and candy!
We made six but she said he didn't need six and she could way just one!
now she is trying to convince me that he would be fine with just one if we gave him more milk! ha!
Merry Christmas everyone!

Friday, December 23, 2011

Anna's favorite game...

Anna's favorite game... by sweet mondays
Anna's favorite game..., a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

You are probably wondering what she is doing.. well, she is Baby Jesus.. in a manger asleep on the hay with Mary and Joseph and all the animals. Then come the three wise men with their three gifts.
Casey and I sing We three Kings when the wise men come... then away in a manger to get Baby Jesus back to sleep.
She loves the story! and acting it out even more!
I think Zannie was a better "mary" than me tho :)

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Go Tell It On The Mountain!




Sorry if it is sideways... I'm not sure how to rotate it =)

Thanks Megan!

Thanks Megan! by sweet mondays
Thanks Megan!, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Anna LOVES her "sparkle shoes" and her special birthday crown! She opened the box and said, "ohhhh, it is my shoes!!!"

RRB Performance!

RRB Performance! by sweet mondays
RRB Performance!, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

This picture is from Sarah. She had a Rainbow Rhythm Band performance last night and Anna got to be a special "guest star". I'm certain she loved it!

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Where's Caroline?

Where's Caroline? by sweet mondays
Where's Caroline?, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Her FAVORITE game to play!

Stuffing her face!

Stuffing her face! by sweet mondays
Stuffing her face!, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

She would eat 10 powdered donuts if I let her! Anna and I normally split a little pack.. two each but, Caroline is NOT satisfied with just two.. she isn't satisfied with 4 but I refuse to give her more than that! what can I say.. she loves food!

Sunday, December 18, 2011

On her own for a bit

On her own for a bit by sweet mondays
On her own for a bit, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Anna is at Zannie's for a few days and Caroline is loving life as an only child!

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Picture with Santa!

Picture with Santa! by sweet mondays
Picture with Santa!, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Anna ate it up.. Caroline would have no part of it!

Friday, December 16, 2011

Cutest reindeer of all!

Cutest reindeer of all! by sweet mondays
Cutest reindeer of all!, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

So happy to have all the family here!

Three!

Three! by sweet mondays
Three!, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Hard to believe my sweet angel girl is already three years old! And she is soooo excited too!

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Loving Sisters!

Loving Sisters! by sweet mondays
Loving Sisters!, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Loving Sisters!

Silly Girl

Silly Girl by sweet mondays
Silly Girl, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

I washed the bouncy seat cover for baby Benjamin to use... Anna strapped herself in..ha!

Firehouse

Firehouse by sweet mondays
Firehouse, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Anna's "sheep" cake...

Anna's "sheep" cake... by sweet mondays
Anna's "sheep" cake..., a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Could be the ugliest cake I've ever made but it is what she wanted and she us excited!... all that matters!

So sweet

So sweet by sweet mondays
So sweet, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Are we on to the "friend" stage? I hope so! I can get used to them sitting sweetly reading together! A far cry from the usual pushing, hitting, screaming and biting!

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Finally up!

Finally up! by sweet mondays
Finally up!, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Our Christmas tree...

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Anna with the Bride

Anna with the Bride by sweet mondays
Anna with the Bride, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Anna with the Bride

So excited!

So excited! by sweet mondays
So excited!, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

So excited!

Flower girls!

Flower girls! by sweet mondays
Flower girls!, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Flower girls!

Getting her flower girl hair!

Getting her flower girl hair!

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Advent garland

Advent garland by sweet mondays
Advent garland, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

So, I finally finished my advent garland! After changing my "medium" more than once I finally settled on these. Little glasine bags tied up with bakers twine and a red and white scalloped label with the day written in green. I had originally planned on filling each little bag with a verse of the Christmas story but sadly I didn't get that finished. Next year! This year I guess it is more for decoration. I think it will be super cute around the tree but for now it is on the mantle.... and yes, that is this year's Christmas card you see in the photo. They are super cute!

A new tradition!

A new tradition! by sweet mondays
A new tradition!, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Handmade Christmas ornaments each year! Both girls LOVED painting their ornament! Even Caroline would not let me help... which I'm so thankful for! They are too cute and I'm excited to see how their ornaments will change over the years. All I was "allowed" to do was write their name and the year. Are they not precious? Two precious ornaments for two precious girls!

Snowing at our house!

Snowing at our house! by sweet mondays
Snowing at our house!, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Have a happy day today!

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Genius!

Genius! by sweet mondays
Genius!, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Me! Amazing how long a box of Christmas stickers, crayons, and construction paper will entertain! who wants a homemade Christmas card? Get 'em while they last :)

Girl after my own heart!

This sweet child slept til 8 this morning... after going to bed at 7:30! Her two favorite things these days... Sleep and Food! Just like her Mommy! :)

p.s. Anna up at 5:30! What would I do without a "early bird" husband?

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Anna in her Christmas nightgown.

Anna in her Christmas nightgown.

Caroline

Caroline by sweet mondays
Caroline, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

In her pj's

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Christmas Mantle

Christmas Mantle by sweet mondays
Christmas Mantle, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Yes... that is "Junen" our elf on the shelf. Not sure where Anna came up with that name but she was naming him "Junan" and that was that!
The photo on the right is the girls with Santa from last year. I'll put this year's Santa picture in the other frame when we get it.

These girls are getting so excited for Christmas... and with a little help from Junan's watchful eye... they are behaving so nicely!

Hopefully I'll be back soon!

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Snappy Fingers!

Snappy Fingers! by sweet mondays
Snappy Fingers!, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

This sweet girl is so excited that she can SNAP her fingers now!

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Bye Bye

Bye Bye by sweet mondays
Bye Bye, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

These two love to wave goodbye to Casey!

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Thanksgiving Dress-Up

Thanksgiving Dress-Up by sweet mondays
Thanksgiving Dress-Up, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Anna dressing up at Mimi's!

Monday, November 21, 2011

Painting pottery

Painting pottery by sweet mondays
Painting pottery, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Caroline

Painting pottery

Painting pottery by sweet mondays
Painting pottery, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Anna

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Princess Castle!

Princess Castle! by sweet mondays
Princess Castle!, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

These two are having fun in their "princess castle" I think every blanket and pillow we own is in there with them :)

Didn't last long...

Didn't last long... by sweet mondays
Didn't last long..., a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Didn't last long...

Home Depot run..

Home Depot run.. by sweet mondays
Home Depot run.., a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Home Depot run..

Thursday, November 17, 2011

A better photo of Sweet C!

Popcorn Eater

Popcorn Eater by sweet mondays
Popcorn Eater, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

First time for everything and today was Caroline's first time for popcorn. She LOVED it... naturally- it is food!

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Sun catcher ornaments

Sun catcher ornaments by sweet mondays
Sun catcher ornaments, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Today I decided to let Anna paint lots of little sun catches.. just for a little (time-consuming) activity. As she was painting I thought these would be cute handmade ornaments for our Christmas tree! She is having a blast no matter what they become!

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Bounce house day!

Bounce house day! by sweet mondays
Bounce house day!, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Perfect day to burn some energy.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Going for a ride!

Going for a ride! by sweet mondays
Going for a ride!, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Casey got a bike with a seat for Anna or Caroline on the back for his birthday. She couldn't wait to go for a ride!

Mommy's Art Lessons

Mommy's Art Lessons by sweet mondays
Mommy's Art Lessons, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

This morning Anna and I had a little art lesson. I would say this drawing was 95% Anna and 5% me. I drew a picture of a school bus for her to see and gave her the colors then told her what shapes and such but she drew it and colored it. She was so proud so I put it in a frame.

Have a SweetSunday!

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Short hair helps!

Short hair helps! by sweet mondays
Short hair helps!, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

She is proud of her short hair and I am excited that she won't be chewing on it anymore :)

p.s. one funny:
yesterday we were watching mickey mouse and mickey always asks "will you help us?" so- I asked Anna is she was going to help mickey and as serious as she can be she looked at me, pointed to the t.v. and said- "well, I don't live in there''... silly me. of course she doesn't!

Hair Cut!

Hair Cut! by sweet mondays
Hair Cut!, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Flipping!

Flipping! by sweet mondays
Flipping!, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Caroline is trying so hard to be just like big sister, Anna! She can't quite flip all the way over by herself but she sure is having fun trying!

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Trick or Treat!

Trick or Treat! by sweet mondays
Trick or Treat!, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

Thanks to Paula for the picture!

Monday, November 7, 2011

Organized Pantry!

Organized Pantry! by sweet mondays
Organized Pantry!, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

I finally organized the pantry! No help from Caroline despite the photo :)
The wire racks on the walls I got from Walmart and what a life savor they turned out to be. really opened the shelving up! I'm sure it will last a week :)

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Definition of relax!

Definition of relax! by sweet mondays
Definition of relax!, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

She is comfy and cozy waiting on daddy and Anna with our pizza!....Very much glad to be back at home...

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Felt is not my friend

Felt is not my friend by sweet mondays
Felt is not my friend, a photo by sweet mondays on Flickr.

okay, I scrapped the felt for my project and moved to paper. I plan to use the felt for some fun letter/number "flash cards" for Anna tho. I'm making an "advent garland" to hang on our Christmas tree. Each day will have a little happy for the girls plus part of the "christmas story" from one of the gospels. A fun way to count down to Christmas! finished product pics soon to come (when I finish). see ya soon!