Meeting Santa

Another year with a picture of Aidan crying next to Santa.

He was seriously upset that I kept putting him next to Santa!

So our picture for the year only involved the girls. Poor Aidan!

Making Cookies

Think someone was tasting a bit too much???

Don't mind our messy kitchen, lots of cooking was going on! Nealy and I made the cut out cookies, and then Daddy and Aidan joined us for the decorating part! I think I will be finding sprinkles forever after this project! What fun!

New Cooks in the Kitchen

Getting started

Adding the sauce

Cheese and toppings, they did it all!

So proud of the result!

The kids love to help out in the kitchen, and were thrilled to make their own little pizzas! They both had so much fun, and such a mess too!

Our First Fire!

"Let me help Daddy"
Feeling safe being close to the fire because Daddy was right there!

They watched the fire for the longest time!

Wes built us a fire last night! The kids were enthralled by it! Both wanted to help, but eventually kept a safe distance from it. Aidan almost lost his blanket to the fire at one point, but all ended well. It was a perfect evening, with snacks by the fire and a movie too!

Boxes

First class priority mail...coming soon!

Santa Baby

She had every book off the shelf in her bed!

Nealy has been sporting a Santa hat for a couple weeks now. She loves to wear it around the house, so when we found her sleeping in it, it didn't surprise us! She is dreaming of all Santa will bring to her! Truly our Santa Baby!

Maeve is 2 months old!

It was a perfect occasion to have a photo shoot! Maeve turned two months this past week, and I had yet to take her pictures in my old dress. I had taken Nealy's when she was 4 weeks, and I was bit behind with Maeve, the dress hardly fit her! She was so good, but wasn't in a smiley mood! Maeve also had her 2 month well baby visit on Friday. She is growing well, in the 80-90% for both height and weight! She is already weighing in at 12 lbs 6oz!

Potty Training

Aidan has always loved Snoopy, but just recently have they become inseparable. Snoopy has been sporting a diaper lately, and Aidan will read to him the potty book! Sure hope Snoopy shows more interest than Aidan!

A Christmas preview

What is going on in this picture???

Nealy is thinking her brother is a strange character

Aidan is hiding, actually he thinks you can't see him...

And Maeve is scared, very scared!

To think I was trying to get a good picture for our Christmas cards.

She Smiles

Over the last couple weeks Maeve has been really smiling! She has been cooing and smiling especially after she eats... what a Schirra trait that seems to be!

Thanksgiving in Virginia

Everyone around the table!

Aidan's turn with Nealy's ears!

Reading with Aunt Susie

The kids with Great Grandma

Nealy with her new ears!

Maeve was better than I thought she would be, but when she was done, she was very done!

Nealy watched countless movies...

As did Aidan, with his Snoopy

Nealy watched more movies...

while Aidan napped (the sun was in his eyes!)

Sisters

Nealy LOVES Maeve. Maeve has no idea what is in store for her.