Christmas 2010

Christmas was sure awesome this year. Having kids is just the best at Christmas time. Santa came and both the girls ripped, squealed, and had tons of fun opening their gifts. Gwen got a bike this year and it took alot from Brett and I to get her to look at it. Santa left the bike off to the side so she wouldn't see it when she came downstairs. She walked right to the tree with all the presents and then Brett and I told her to look by the kitchen and she looked and said nothing. We told her to go over there by the kitchen and she ran right into the kitchen walking right by the bike without saying anything. Then we pointed the bike out to her and she was like " This is for me???" She loved it!

It was funny each time Gwen opened a gift I told her to open another one and she was like " Is it for me?" She was so hesitant thinking the presents were not for her. Such a sweetie.



Penelope was excited to get her own purse and so was Gwen since Penelope always took hers to use.



Penelope was really into all the present opening but once we started getting a good amount of wrapping paper all on the floor she decided she just wanted to eat it. I swear this girl eats anything she can get her hands on.



Cinderella Gwen's favorite princess, mainly because she has blue clothes.



After all of that Gwen just wanted to go and ride her bike outside. It took alittle bit for her to get the hang of it, but she now is a pro.



Then we got dressed and went to Brett's parents to open all the gifts there. Gwen got a crash kart from Kami to add to all the Doctor stuff she has and loves.





Gwen was so giddy when she opened Winnie the Pooh in a blanket from Grandma. She was sad when Santa didn't bring it.



Penelope just wanted Kami or Papa.



Penelope's favorite was this ball machine that Grandma gave her. She screams with excitement whenever a ball comes out.



The girls got a whole toy store between Santa, Brett & I and Grandma and Papa.



Brett got this awesome shirt from Kami which was great since we all love Arrested Development. Mr. Manager.



Brett's parents are always buying us kitchen things since I hate buying them. I would rather spend my money on other things. They all laugh since I call it " kitchen crap". It is great to have new pots & pans we really needed them.



Christmas was huge this year and I wouldn't have it any other way!

Miniture Golfing with the whole fam

We went golfing at Camelot with Brett's whole family one random Saturday! We had so much fun and Gwenie lasted the whole 18 holes.

It was hot but there was shade. Penelope was so great. She was content the whole time in her stroller.



Silly me but I was so excited to be the first person to score a Hole in One!!!!



Gwenie did really good. She got a bunch of 3's.



Brett's parents. Aren't they sooo cute?? Love you guys. I am really lucky to have great in laws.



Gwen landed in the water alot but we think she did that on purpose so she could get wet!



We had a really fun day!

Water fight anyone?

This summer has been FULL of us going to Brett's parents and swimming! First the girls and I dressed up in the clothes that I made so I could show my in laws.

The girls love the pool and what is summer without swimming? We needed some new toys to play with in the pool so we made a quick stop off at Target to buy some water guns. And let me say they were a HUGE hit. First it was just Dad and Brett with Gwen egging them on.



Here Brett is hiding behind the pool toys....Coward!!! Well he would say it is smart warfare tactics, but I say coward!!!



Then Kami jumps in. Grabs the last water gun......



and now there are 3. Pure Craziness ensues along with tons of laughter.



While Gwen, Marley and Matthew just watch hoping not to get the gun pointed at them.



This was all before Gwen had swim lessons so she was wearing her floaties. Now she can swim awesome, thanks to Bethany.



Penelope along with Jan, Mom & I just watched from a safe distance.



Then after all of that craziness, Brett taught Gwen had to do a Canon ball. It was hilarious.



It is going to be sad when winter is here and the pool will go unused!



NOTE TO SELF: don't forget to blog in order again! These pictures were from July 17! Sheesh.

Lots of Firsts

We have had alot of firsts lately and I need to keep up with them. (all pictures taken with my iphone)

We went to the Spectrum and rode the train for the first time.



Gwen drew her first picture! Isn't her banana so cute?



Penelope went to her first movie, Toy Story 3. We went with Brett's parents and Kami on a Friday night. Both the girls were great, we all loved the movie it was so funny and clever.



Penelope also had her first tooth break through during the movie, which surprised me since Gwenie didn't get her first tooth until she was 1 year old.



ok. That was all of our firsts so far. Here are just some other stuff that we have been doing. Just hanging out in the backyard watching Gwenie swim.



Gwen has been going through a Sesame Street phase and the other day she was eating soup and said, "Cookie Monster eats like this!" Then proceeded to show me. I then went to get the video since I thought it was hilarious.



Now I am all caught up and ready to leave tomorrow for my parents! I am so excited to hang out with them. Then we are off to go and stay with Erin! Between my Mom and Erin expect alot of sewing to be going on!!!!!

Kami's Birthday

Well we made Kami's birthday as fun as possible since she had just got out of the hospital. We tried to pamper her. Gwenie blow dried her hair and then I curled it.

Then I made her a cake that was Gluten-free and Soy free. Since she is intolerant to both.



I called it Chocolate Candy Bar Cake and here is the recipe if you would like to make it. It is really yummy.



She opened her presents.....



With the help from Gwenie.



Mom & Dad gave her the Dutch Oven from Le Creuset that she had been dying for.



Penelope was sleeping otherwise she would have been in this pic.



It was a fun and relaxing day.



Happy Birthday Kami!