~Praise Baby~

Aylah has Mission Friends on Wednesday evenings, so I get to spend those nights with Caleb and Grace.  We usually pop in a Praise Baby video and watch it together in the living room until it's time to go pick up sister.

~Nap Buddies~

The Sanders gave the girls these adorable little nap buddies for Christmas this year and the girls have had a great time with them.  They can tuck the animals in to their homes or pop them out and snuggle with them.  Aylah was so excited, she wanted to share the moment with her brother.

~The Pink Bear~

Aunt Becky bought this for Aylah when she was 1 year old.  Grace gets to wear it now and she just looks so adorable in it.  Grace has been really sick and I couldn't keep her warm so I finally snuggled her up in this pink outfit and she stayed warm and comfy all day.  Grace loves to come and sit on the counter with me while I get her juice and breakfast ready.  She loves it so much, that she wants to sit there all the time now when I am in the kitchen.  I don't mind a bit, because I get to spend that time with just her.

~Winter Wonder Fest~

We went to Chicago for a full day of fun at Navy Pier's Winter Wonder Fest.  I'm so glad we were able to go this year.  The girls had a wonderful time!

Sequoia and Aylah caroling.

Listening to the carolers.

The whole gang.  We went with the Helton and the Rekenberger families, except Brooklyn and Kelly had to stay home since they were sick.  We sure did miss them.

Grace and Daniel playing in the snowballs.

Best Friends

Aylah in the candy cane tunnel.

Caleb did great on the trip.  He slept most of the time in his carseat and snuggled with mommy as we walked around and watched the girls.  (He is in the pink carseat because the gray one broke)

Grace was so excited to ride a horse.

Caleb playing on the floor while we take a snack and diaper break.

We had a wonderful time and ended the night with Giordano's Pizza!  The sweet couple that sat next to us even payed for our meal since we reminded them of their selves when they were young.

~Bare Bottom~

Styling and Cooking...I'm just saying.

~The Princess and the Skunk~

We sure do love when Sequoia comes over to play.  Her and Aylah spend most of their time playing dress up.  This time we have a Princess and a Skunk.

~The Performance~

Mike said Aylah had this expression through out the whole performance.

Aylah's favorite part of the performance was Max's head squeaking when he shook his head no.

~Max and Ruby...Ruby and Max~

Aylah and Daddy getting ready to go on a date.

Coloring while they wait for the show to start.

Aylah and daddy went to see Max and Ruby for a special daddy/daughter date.  This is one of Aylah's favorite shows and we were sure she'd have a blast.  It was a surprise for her, she didn't figure it out until they got there and she saw their pictures everywhere.  Mike and Aylah got there a little early, so they spent their time posing at all the beautiful Christmas scenes around the building.

~Sleeping~

I could take a picture of Aylah sleeping every single night and never get tired of it.  She is absolutely beautiful when she sleeps.  I love to capture her sleeping as well as the many other animals that we house.  She sleeps with all of them every night.  They are seriously very important to her and it's a major deal if any of them are missing.   No matter how many animals there are, she always knows if just one is missing. 

~Dressing Up~

Aylah has always enjoyed dressing up and Grace has a major obsession with it.  She will put clothes, socks, shoes and necklaces on and off ALL day long. 

Grace is wearing one of Aylah's dresses.