Happy Valentines Day!!

We had a low-key Valentines Day this year and not much to blog about, but I couldn't resist posting this picture of my sweet boy writing his valentines for his friends at school. He wanted to write everyone a special message (most of these included squares, triangles, and whales:).

Too sweet!

Fun in the Sun

Matt and I dropped the kids off at Grandma and Papa's house for 5 days so we could go on our annual cruise. We pretty much go with the same group of folks every year and have so much fun. I always miss my babies, but it's nice to have no responsibilities for a week. Here are a few pictures from the trip.

The whole crew

Relaxed!

Matt on an iceberg

Love him!

All dressed up

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.