On Broadway: December 2011

Thursday, December 15, 2011

"Mama & Me" Christmas Party

The girls and I spend every Tuesday morning at church playing with a group called "Mama & Me". The group is made up of mostly stay-at-home moms, and today was our Christmas party. Here's how it goes most of the time we get together...

Can someone watch my kids while I go to the bathroom?...

Does anyone have a size 4 diaper?...

Who lost a shoe?...

It's his turn now, remember, you have to share...

It's loud and crazy, but wonderful being with friends and watching our kids grow up together. We celebrated Christmas today in our usual fashion - snack stealing, toy hogging, and lots of laughing! Here are a few pictures from the party.

Sydney and one of her favorite friends, Caroline.

Sydney drawing with sidewalk chalk.

And Brooklyn, who slept almost the entire party - through the noise and chaos - gotten love those second children!

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Christmas comes to Broadway...

Have you ever tried putting up a Christmas tree with a one year old around? It's not that easy! That's why we started one day and finished while the girls were asleep.

December 2011

Then, Sydney woke up the next morning to a fully lighted and decorated tree. Again, I ask, have you ever had a decorated tree with a one year old around? Let me fill you in - "No touch", "Just pat the ornaments", "No, you can't touch"...and on and on and on!!

Counting down to Christmas!

I knew Sydney would never sit with Santa, so I took Brooklyn today while Sydney was at school. She was great (and Santa was too)!

Brooklyn goes to see Santa

December 14, 2011

Merry Christmas and Happy Wednesday Friends!

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Pajama Day

Today was Pajama Day at Sydney's school. She was looking cute in her new fairy PJ's.

December 7, 2011

Checking out her sister in the swing and sticking stickers on her while she was asleep.

Brooklyn Jane - 11 Weeks Old

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Happy Tuesday - right?

Our Morning, so far...

3:45 am - Feed Brooklyn

4:30am - Back asleep

5:30 - 6:00 - Sydney Crying

6:00 - Everyone quiet (Time for a quick shower? yes!)

6:10 - Sydney crying

6:30 - Brooklyn crying

And we're up and rolling!

Oh wait, William's brakes are out. Dress kids, load up kids, follow William to the car place. Take William to work.

Rain, crying, whining...

Oh wait, have to bring food to church this afternoon! - quick trip to the grocery store.

Rain, crying, whining...

9:20 Sydney is napping!

9:20 Brooklyn is napping!

9:25. Thank you Lucy.

9:30 - Look for a diet coke in the fridge. It's next to a canned PBR. I stop, think... I guess I'll stick with the diet coke today!

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Iron Bowl 2011

We stayed in Scottsboro for the Auburn v. Alabama game. We were all decked out in our Auburn gear - it obviously didn't help the team! Sydney slept the entire first half, so we at least got to watch that much.

November 26, 2011

We got to visit with Joel and Beth before the game. Joel was heading back to Wyoming but will be back for Christmas. He met Brooklyn for the first time and Sydney loved Beth!

Brooklyn watching the game!

And then later in the game...

Happy Thanksgiving

November 24, 2011

The Bird

Sydney's new favorite activity - coloring (aka "draw draw").

Quality time with Uncle Nate,

Aunt Laura,

and Nana Sue.

Have you ever tried getting a family picture with an 18 month old and a 3-month old? It's not so easy. Here are a few attempts...

We took Sydney to the playground at William's old elementary school - it's been updated since the 80's and was great fun. She had a great time and loved being outside!

A Quick Visit with Family

My Dad's siblings had a quick get-together in Birmingham the weekend before Thanksgiving. We gathered at my Dad's sister Anne's house Saturday afternoon to visit and let some of the kids play. It was great seeing everyone and letting them meet the girls.

Dad's twin brother Mark and his wife Amy