Harper's First Steps

I knew she was close and this morning Harper took her first steps. She is only 91/2 months old. I heard girls walk sooner than boys, but she is crazy!

Future Athlete:)

Here is a short video of Cam with his new big boy t-ball set. How stinkin' cute is that helmet?

Christmas Day

From the beginning, Matt and I came to the agreement that Christmas morning at our house would not look like Toys R Us blew up. We want our children to focus on the meaning of Christmas and not "the stuff".

This year Santa changed our office that we never use into a playroom. It was the best gift for the whole family. I will take some pictures soon of the final result. It's so organized and makes me and the children happy. Win, Win!

the playroom

The first thing Cam wanted to do was finish the cookie Santa couldn't. So funny!

Opening presents with Mommy

his very own video game (he is such a little Matt)

Harper and her new dog:)

Cam and his real T-ball set from Papa and Grandma. Watch out!

All Cam wanted for Christmas was a drum. It's the gift that keeps giving...me a headache:)

After we opened presents we headed to Nana and Papa's house. They did not have the discussion about all "the stuff". Our car was so full! Aside from an iPad for Matt and I, the kids got a wonderful easel for the playroom, lots of baby dolls for Harper, and more cars than we can count for Cam:). How can Santa compete with Nana and Papa?

The presents are half way up the tree. Craziness!

Christmas Eve

We went down to Dallas, Ga to celebrate Christmas with Matt's side of the family. The kids are not great travelers yet, but they did pretty well. Here are a few pictures from the day. The kids had a blast being with everyone and Cam thought opening presents was pretty cool.

Daddy's little present

One of Cam's favorite gifts...his "lipstick"

Aunt Laura got him skates. He is so excited!

Opening his soccer goal from Gigi

Another favorite...Pez:)

Harper and Daddy under the mistletoe

When we got home we made cookies for Santa, put on our Pj's, and got all snuggled in our beds to wait for Santa. We had to assure Cam several times that Santa would not come in his room. I don't blame him for being a little nervous. It would be a little scary to wake up to an old man in a red suit looking at you:).

making our cookies

all ready for Santa!

Cousins!

These two are best friends and worst enemies all at the same time. From hitting to tattling , they are a handful.

My Big Boy!

Do you notice anything?

Yep, those are big boy underwear covering that cute little bottom! Finally at 2 1/2 he is ready. I have used my Christmas vacation to bite the bullet and take off the diaper. So far, no accidents. I have to remind him often to go, but hopefully he will start going on his own soon. I heard boys take longer, so I am not worried about it. He will get there on his own time:)

I wonder which cost more, diapers or the cavities we will have to get filled from the Skittles he gets when he goes? A problem for another day:)

The Botanical Gardens

Matt, Cam, and I met the Nelsons at the Botanical Gardens to look at the Christmas lights. The kids had a blast running around everywhere, looking at the lights, and drinking hot chocolate. Although it was a little cold, Cam and Mia didn't seem to care. It was beautiful! They were in Christmas heaven! Hopefully Harper can join us next year. It was a little too cold for her and I didn't want her getting sick.

such a sweet little picture

Yum!