Come Quick

2013 can not come some enough. We woke up this morning to find out that all the houses around us had been broken into. They were in our side yard but managed to get nothing. For once my husband is probably thankful for our messy garage. Santa used our garage to assemble bikes, power wheels, and several other toys. We haven't had time to clean it which made it not easy to rummage around to steal stuff.
To top off our morning we found out our refinance didn't go through and they need more documents. It is getting insane!
At least we finished our day with dinner with our besties and a fun puppet show from the kids. The kids had so much fun! A big thank you to Aunt Tiffani, Uncle Gabe, and her Dad. We can not wait to hear what the kids come up with next on Stage Santopadre.

Two Wheelin It

The other day we were four wheeling it and today we were out enjoying the new bikes Santa brought. Emmeline did great catching on. By the end of the day she was turning and heading up and down the block. She was quick to remind us that she didn't fall once. And isn't she so cute in her unicorn helmet?!?! It is something special for sure.

I'm a Big Girl Now

Santa happened to bring Emmeline a bright pink with butterflies booster seat. We had a big talk with her today about sitting in it and then we put it in the van. How can it be that she is big enough to use a booster seat? I was really wanting to keep her in a car seat FOREVER but after talking to a police officer and a fire fighter they calmed my nerves and reassured me that it was the right thing. So today she made her first trip in the booster. She did so good following the rules and asking if she could undo her buckle when we parked. So proud of her.

Forts and Four Wheeling

Today the kids enjoyed the some of their new Christmas presents. Daddy built a very cool castle for the kids. Caden and Emmeline are sharing the fort surprisingly well but if you talk to Em it is a castle not a fort. After lunch we headed out for a little four wheeling. Caden caught on quickly and had a little evil look in his eye as he ran up and down the curbs. Emmeline on the other hand will be learning to drive with her father. I am not sure my stomach will handle all the jerks and swerves.

The Cobra

We took the kids and my Mom to Six Flags to get our season passes today and it was AWESOME. The park was dead. There were no lines and no crowds. It was nice to let Jackson run around a little and it was nice to get to try out some new rides. Emmeline is our little dare devil and rode the kid roller coaster 4 times in a row. The guy kept letting us ride because no one was in line. After 4 times I had to pull her off. Then she headed on an adult roller coaster - the cobra. Poor Caden was off by an inch. We need to work on some shoe lifts before our trip to Disneyland. I can not wait! I am thinking Emmeline will be ready to ride the Matterhorn and Big Thunder Railroad this year.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! What a magical day it was! I have longed for the Christmas where the kids woke up, walked out to see new bikes next to the tree. It was so exciting and in my excitement I forgot to snap a picture - pretty sure Dad videotaped it. Emmeline was so excited. She said, "it is just what I wanted." Priceless moment. Santa's sleigh was full because he also had a bike for Caden, scooter, and a battery operated race car that Jackson could sit in.
After the excitement of the bikes the kids did my favorite gift. We have a tradition that the first present we open is Baby Jesus. They look for the special box, unwrap him, and then we place him in the manager in our nativity set. This year Emmeline led a special version of Happy Birthday Jesus. It is the sweetest thing.
After that the craziness began. The kids did really well. Emmeline got it this year, Caden and Jackson were both fascinated by their first gifts that they were content to be done. Emmeline thoroughly enjoyed helping them open their other gifts. And last they exchanged the gifts that they went shopping for each other. Caden blew me away. He really put a lot of thought into his gift and was so sweet passing it out. Warms my heart. It was such a wonderful Christmas. I can't imagine how we can ever top this year.

Not a Creature is Stirring

It is 9:00 and not a creature is stirring at our house. I am very excited that the kids went down easily. Now I can send Santa a message that he can come early. I should relish the few years we have left of the kids going to bed early before they stay up all night trying to see Santa. Now I am off to finish the cinnamon rolls.