Tub Fun

Good thing we have a big tub or else this fun would not get to happen.  

 This was Livi's first experience in the big tub, I think she was a fan.

 I love the shot above because you can tell Q is styling B's hair while he is giving Pay Cyndi-Loo-Hoo-hair.  Too fun!

Andy you wonder why B is their "buddy".  Wouldn't you want to be his buddy too?

Sweat Shop

Nothing like a little child labor when it comes to addressing Christmas cards.  

At least she did it in style :)!

Buddah

Gotta love all 18 1/2 pounds of that belly!

Santa 2012

For the 5th year in a row we headed out to see the wonderful Santa at Bass Pro.  He is such an incredible man, you should see this post about him.  The kids remember him from years past and the love all of the activities Bass Pro has for the kids.  

This year they added a wild animal carousel, pretty cool, I know.

 Coloring pictures for Santa.

 Getting ready to see the big man.

 

This is what B wants for Chrismtas :)

 And the big shot!

Santa spends a good amount of time talking to the girls and really listening to what they have to say. Pay got a little nervous, but he told her he would bring her a nice surprise.   Q on the other hand was all ready with her list.  

 

The big man didn't disappoint Christmas morning!

Scrub-a-dub-dub

Isn't this how every kid takes a bath?

I scream, you scream

Livi loves her some ice cream!

 And Payter loves her some Chick fil a brownie.

I love Livi's eyebrows in the first picture.  Someone told us that she smiles with her eyes, and it is so true.

Drivin'

Could she be any cuter?

Christmas Parade

One of the fun things Q has done with AHG this year was get to be a part of a local Christmas parade.  The theme was the Polar Express and the girls had a bunch of fun.  Q got to wear her pajamas and toss candy off of the float.  They ran out of candy before they were halfway done, so we made them sing carols in order to look a bit less lame :).  They were super cute!

Very Merry

Wishing you a very merry Christmas to you from this first timer!

Happy Birthday B

B's birthday celebration this year was very low key, I wish we could have done more. There was teaching the kids at church,  lunch and cake, hanging out with the family, and then dinner and another cake.  Those of you who know him know what an incredible husband, father, and person he is; we need to be better at simply celebrating him for being all God has made him.  I am so excited to get to spend LOTS more low key birthdays with him and the girls. 

Liv decided she wanted in on the icing.  Can you tell she is baby #3?

 Liv decided she wanted to help him put his new router together.

 Yup, cutest helper EVER!

Happy Birthday B, your girls love you more than you will ever know!

Where's Waldo?

Frogger

They may be all girl, but sure get pumped when they find a good toad.  Check out that bad boy!!

This Tom Boy Mamma couldn't be more proud!

8 months

What an incredibly fast 8 months!  You are growing like a weed.  I swear that your cheeks get bigger daily.  90% of the day you are such a happy baby.  As long as you are entertained by someone you are good. It can be me, Daddy, your sisters, friends, family, or some random stranger in the grocery store, you're pretty good with anyone.  Just this month you have gotten upset if I walk out of the room, but are quickly distracted by your sisters.  You have had your bouts with colds this past month and your sleeping has been affected a bit, but still sleep on average 10 or so hours each night and take 2-3 naps throughout the day.  You are an awesome eater, but make some crazy faces when we try to give you green beans.  You can say Da Da and Ma Ma, but I'm not quite sure you know us by name yet.  You love to make noises, spit, laugh, and be the life of the party.  You can't crawl yet, but can push yourself backwards when you're on your belly.  To be honest, with the house all decorated for Christmas, I'm not pushing crawling at all.  You are working on a sippy cup and straw, but still won't take a bottle.  You're face shines like sunshine when you smile and your eyes sparkle when you are happy.  When you get to smiling big you have dimples under your eyes!  By far your favorite time of the day is when Daddy comes home because he always tickles you when he changes your diaper.  You get to squealing, snorting, and kicking your legs and are the most ticklish baby I have met.  You are a joy to our family and can't even imagine what our life was like 8 months ago before you entered our crazy world.  We love you "Boo Boo/Livi Boo/Liviliceous !

Family Pics

I loved they all so much that I just had to share!