Santa Claus

We took the girls to the Mall and had them take a picture of with Santa. To our astonishment, they both were super excited and smiled for the picture. No crying, hesitation, or complete fear of Santa... just smiles!!! Although I a really glad that they took such a good picture I was kind of wanting the screaming and crying picture for blackmail pictures when they start dating!(just kidding!)
Well, tonight is Christmas eve and our home is buzzing with excitement. Not only are we having a white Christmas but SANTA IS COMING TONIGHT!! Bella is so excited she is having a very hard time being good. But I can understand that, I was the same way! I hope everyone has a blessed Christmas tomorrow.

Make a Smilebox greeting

The True Meaning Of Christmas

This video is very moving. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

Gymnastics

We enrolled Isabella in Gymnastics about a month ago. She had really been enjoying herself. Her favorite things are the balance beam, the trampoline, and floor dancing. At first I wasn't sure if she was ready for a weekly class but she was begging all week "when we going to-nasticks?" The class is a Mommy and me class. So not only do we get to spend some mother/daughter time but I get a bit of a postpartum workout.

Jacob was able to go and took some very fuzzy pictures.

watch our little gymnast in action

Getting ready for Christmas!

A few weeks ago our ward had a harvest carnival for activity days and they invited all of the primary children. At the carnival they had the children dress up in nativity costumes and take pictures in preperation for the ward Christmas party. They had a little manger backdrop and recruited a little baby boy from the ward for a realistic look. Right before Isabella's turn the little baby had had enough so the sister asked if Iyla wanted to take over as baby Jesus! I was able to have the sister send me some advance pictures and I thought I would share them with you.

Isabella's 1st hair cut

Well, I finally got up the courage and gave Isabella her first hair cut! Here are the before and after shots

I think it turned out pretty cute!!