Video of Jonathan

Here is a video of Jonathan. We were up early one morning with nothing else to do so I decided to take some video.

Ballet

Madeline is now taking Ballet lessons. I'm not sure how long it will last. The first day she walked in like she owned the place. The next two times she refused to do anything. We'll give it one more try and if it does not work we will regroup!!

Jonathan is 1 !!!

I think that we celebrated 3 times for Jonathan's 1st birthday. There was a party at school the day of, a party at home the day of and then a small family gathering on the following Sunday. Jonathan did amaze me...he palmed one of his cupcakes and stuffed the whole thing in his mouth!! He loved the cake and icing. Here are some pictures:

School....

At home on the 8th...

Jeremy... He's going to get me for this...sorry Jeremy ;)

And the party on Sunday...



And the Three Stooges...Bob and Carey are not included...

Christmas in Gainesville

We also went to Gainesville to see everyone for Christmas. Babcha was able to come down from Canada. We had a good time. At dinner mom asked us to remember funny stories from the past, the most interesting, of course, were the kids stories. Madeline told one of the mermaid kingdom and the sparkily things in the sky...I think we had just read "Dora Saves the Mermaid Kingdom" so she was just trying to repeat it.

CHristmas in Chapin

Here are some pictures from Christmas in Chapin. We had a great time up there. Jarrett was there too, it was good to see her. The kids got to play a lot with Granma, Johnny and Jarrett. Jeremy and I got to do some things on our own. I think everyone had a great time.

Letter to Santa

This is Madeline mailing her letter to Santa. This year she asked for "Everything." Also, since Jonathan is unable to tell us what he wants, she was kind enough to ask for some presents for him too.

The Nutcracker

Mom took Madeline, Natalie, Carey and me to the Nutcracker. We had the best time. We all got our nails done, had dinner and went to the program. The girls really liked it and did not even fall asleep (it didn't start until 7:30 and neither of them had a nap). We will most likely make it a tradition!! And of course, the girls had to look like twins!!

Getting a Christmas Tree

These are some pictures from getting a Christmas tree. It was SO cold out there!