Santa 2007

Today we went to go see Santa. I was pretty convinced that I too would be in the picture so I made sure I looked presentable. But much to my surprise Maddie was excited to see him! Yeah. She was very certain that she did not want to sit on his lap, but in the chair next to him. But, before she knew it Santa had her on his lap. The initial look on her face was priceless. But she was fine! She told Santa she wanted "Bones" for Christmas. These are little bone shaped candy in the little 25 cent machines at Babies R Us and Toys R Us. I better go collect my quarters!! I enjoyed today with my girls very much! I know that next year it will be Savannah screaming!!

All Nighter!!

Last night I pulled an all nighter with my mom and sisters. And, no we were not drinking! Actually we were shopping. We went to Liberty Village at midnight. We actually thought we would be the only crazy ones out. But much our surprise we were among hundreds. There were lines to park and lines to get into stores. Some crazy people stood in lines in the freezing cold to shop in J.Crew. We were not among them. Anyhow, at about 3 AM we were done in Liberty Village. Off to the diner we went to waste an hour and fill up so we could be among the crazies at Kohls at 4am when then opened. I did not get home until almost 6 am. I knew I was in trouble, the girls would be awake in an hour! Ugg... somehow I survived it all and the hangover was not too bad. The shopping was great and I would do it again! It was also very nice to spend some time with my mom and sisters without the distraction of kids. Anyone else game for next year??

Daddy Playing with the Girls

Don't worry, Jeff was really the one in control of this. Savannah looked so cute in Maddie's doll stroller. She was the perfect size. Made me a bit nervous, but still made me smile!!

2007 Christmas Lists

Here are our 2007 Christmas lists. These have been posted on the other site, but we are moving over here... so I thought I should move this too! If you are someone that buys for us, if you would like, you can post an anonymous comment of what you bought and I will remove it from the list. So that doubles are not bought. As we think of new things or things are purchased, we will post and remove items. So check before you shop!

Madison:

• winter crocs with fleece in them
• The Big Backyard Magazine subscription
• Paramont Gymnastics gift certificates ( I think they do them)
• Fisher Price Star Station Music cartridges( http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2678327&cp=&sr=1&f=Taxonomy%2FTRUS%2F2254197&origkw=star+station&kw=star+station&parentPage=search)
• games
• National Geographic Kids Magazine (ages 3-6)
• New clothes. Size 3T. She still loves dresses and does not have many for the winter.
• Boro Kid Zone Gift certificates.. or they have a pass that allows you to go 10 times.

Savannah:

• Clothes.... she would love to have some new stuff (9months)
• Gift certificate for portraits (place does not matter)
• Video Monitor http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2265802
• Sit and Stand Stroller

Jeff:

• Wustoff knives.. he is collecting them. He only has the slicer.
• Gift Certificates for clothes... Gap is always a good one
• Sketchers gift cards

NIKKI:

• Stanley Steamer Gift Certificates
• Show tickets
• Digital Camera
• Double Griddle Pan (See Crate and Barrel)
• Laptop... All I want to do it surf internet and digi scrapbook! : )
• Nintendo DS and Brain Age Game
• Digital Scrapbooking magazine subscription (not sure what one yet..ask AMY)
• Digital Picture Frame
• Cuisinart Popcorn machine!! William Sonoma has it!
• Sketchers gift certificates
• Fleece lined crocs (pink size Large 10-11)

Savannah's First Month

Moms don't get to "Fall Back"

Here is how I felt this morning when the girls woke up at 7:30 instead of 8:30. (ok, I know some of you are already rolling your eyes...yes, I have good sleepers) I was all excited that we were rolling back the clocks and we were going to gain one extra hour of sleep. So we all go to bed when we usually do, girls at 9, Jeff and I at 11 or so. But then the girls work up when they usually do and the clock said 7:30. I was a bit upset that they too did not roll back their clocks and gain and hour. This gain and hour crap is for those with out children. (and Dads...) So here I am, usually rushing to get ready for church and now I have some extra time to blog. Oh, how my life has changed. Anyone else feel this way this morning?

Mr. and Mrs. Breen...

Better late than never! Congratulations Tina and Tommy. Madison is so excited to have another cousin! Welcome to our family, Alyssa!

Scrapping Again....

So I sit here watching Savannah in the video monitor. Thinking to myself... should I be taking advantage of this sleep time and join in, or scrap? So I scrap... hard decision. But when I am done I feel so guilty that I was not folding my mountain of laundry, dusting, or working on gift baskets. Oh well, here is what I just did!