Gracism

12/15/11
Grace:  "Mommy, why did you have two kids?"

Me:  "Because Daddy and I wanted you to have a friend to play with."

Grace:  "I think you made a mistake!"

I LOVE this child with everything I have!!

I Trust in God and Jesus!!

The other night I asked Grace if she knew why we celebrate Christmas.  She said no, (which I really didn't believe because I know for a fact they talk about it at school everyday, we have books here that we read, and Bryan and I have talked to her about it) so I explained the story of Jesus' birth to her again.  When I was done she turned and looked at me then said, "I trust in God and Jesus!"  That makes me very proud!

 Love, love, love it!!

Magic Kingdom

 My sweet family!!

Daddy and his Princess!

 Mommy and RJ on the carousel!

A kiss for Daddy!

Grace and Daddy riding in the front of our flying carpet.

 Up in the air...Mr. Straight Face!!

Balloons!!

Disney always has beautiful Christmas decorations!

Our tired babies!  

The day after Thanksgiving we took the kids to the Happiest Place on Earth...Magic Kingdom.  We thought for sure that it was going to be a stressful day because of the amount of people attending the park, but we ended up having the BEST time at Disney ever!!  Very little wait times for the rides we chose, a relaxing lunch, ice cream, and a parade where Cinderella's Fairy Godmother told Grace that she liked her dress!!  Bryan and I enjoyed our day with our little munchkins.  Wonderful memories were made!!

Bubbles!!

 RJ finally figured it out. Precious!!

Love the concentration!

Festival of Trees

Our Art Museum hosts a Festival of Trees where local artists and business donate beautifully decorated trees to be sold at an auction which benefits the museum.  It only lasts a week and is one of my favorite things to do during the holidays.  They not only have trees, but they have wreaths, gingerbread houses, music, and fun activities for children.  I just love it!

 This tree was awesome!  It was made out of water bottles that were cute open and painted to look like flowers.  Beautiful!!

 This tree was Grace's favorite.  It was covered in butterflies!

 Hoola Hoops!!

Monkey!!

Me and my babies!  Oh, how I love them so very much!!

Santa's Magical Arrival

 Grace and Mommy waiting for the magical moment!

 Eating her super healthy dinner!

 Enjoying her time with Rae Rae!

HE'S HERE!!!

 Love it!!

Every year a local mall has a special holiday party for Santa's magical arrival.  This was our first year attending.  RJ ended up getting an ear infection so he couldn't come with us, which was a huge disappointment.  But Rae Rae, Grace, and I decided to head out there ourselves to check things out.  Grace really enjoyed herself.  Seeing her face made fighting the crowds worth it!!