Two Beautiful Girls

I must say that we were blessed with two beautiful little girls. They are so wonderful!! They bring so much joy and love into our lives. Ryan and I have spent this week at home with them and we have enjoyed spending time with them. Don't worry, they have had their moments, but overall it has been a great week!!

Aubree's Christmas Dance Performance

Aubree and Peyton's dance class performed a dance for the parents and grandparents at their last class before Christmas. Meredith and I made sure we practiced with the girls during the week to make sure they knew some of it. They danced to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. They did a good job. I have attached the video. Enjoy!!!

Christmas Eve

Aubree with lots of nuts and candy


Laci Lou with her pot


Laci & Me

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve. We went to my Gramma's house for our traditional Christmas Eve. We eat dinner, throw nuts/candy, and opened presents. The girls had a ball. The nut throwing was a big hit. The girls enjoyed getting their pots and picking up the nuts/candy off the floor. Laci was very picky and only picked up the kisses. Aubree didn't like the nut throwing at first, but when it was over, her and Peyton took all of our pots and dumped them out of the floor to do it all over again. They entertained themselves for a good 45 minutes. The girls got everything they possibly needed/wanted. Carrie came over with Gina. The girls and I actually went to Gina and Carrie's house for Thanksgiving so we had already met. We had a very nice evening.

Our Christmas Tree

This year we have a real tree. Last year when we lived in Las Vegas, Ryan bought an artificial tree. I thought we were going to use that tree every year but Ryan informed me that we only got an artificial tree to use when we are not in town. We went the Saturday after Thanksgiving to get our tree. Aubree was so excited!!! She had the final say in which tree we got, not really, but she thought she picked it out ;) We had a fun time decorating the tree. Laci didn't have much to do with it but I was able to get a few pictures of her. I can't believe Christmas is a week way!!


Aubree and Laci


Laci in front of our tree


Aubree watching daddy put water in the tree stand


Aubree holding one of her ornaments


The Girls


The Family

The Wiggles

The Wiggles on stage

We went to The Wiggles' concert last week and had a blast. A friend of mine from work was able to get us in for free. Ryan picked up the girls and met me at the concert. My friend, Mariah, went with us and I rode with her to pick up her two kids. We arrived late, which was not planned, and Ryan was stuck entertaining the girls outside the arena. Aubree did not understand why she couldn't go in and Ryan told her mommy has the tickets. When we finally went in, the girls had a blast! Laci danced most of the concert and Aubree sang a couple of songs, but most of the time they just starred. The girls had fun and we enjoyed watching them! Once again, this was another event I was glad that we were able to go to and spend quality time together as a family. Ryan was a good sport and I was glad he was there with us.



Aubree


Laci watching the concert


Laci and Me



The Girls


The Family

Aubree's Thanksgiving Program At School

Aubree had a Thanksgiving Feast at school and the parent's were invited. I have to work on the days Aubree goes to school. I thought it would be easier that way but it is more difficult for me. I go into work late at least once a week and work late to make up the time. Aubree loves her school and she is one of three girls in her class. On the 18th of November, I had to bring in one of Aubree's favorite foods for the Thanksgiving Feast. I brought in chicken nuggets. Each class sang a song and then the children were able to sit with us and eat. Ryan wasn't able to make it and I was trying to get my mom to go in my place, so I didn't have to miss a half of a day of work. She couldn't go because she had an appointment. I thought about not going but then I couldn't do that to Aubree. I am so glad I went! When Aubree came walking in with her class, she started looking for me and when she found me, her face lit right up and she wouldn't take her eyes off of me. Of course, that brought tears to my eyes. I enjoy spending the morning with Aubree and I wouldn't trade it for the world.


Aubree walking in with her class




Aubree and her class

Making Pizza

Two weeks ago, one of my friends' mothers passed away so I went the viewing after work to be there for support. Since I was going there, Ryan had the girls. He called me to tell me that he was going to make pizzas with them. He was so excited. He took them to the grocery store to buy the stuff. The girls were excited. I asked him to please take pictures so I can post them. I am so thankful that he is involved and enjoys doing fun things with the girls. I know I don't tell him often that I am thankful for him and that he a GREAT dad. The girls love him and enjoy the time they spend together!! Laci made her own pizza and Ryan said she ate most of the pepperonis. Aubree helped Laci with her pizza. Aubree didn't need any help because she is a big girl and can do it all by herself. We hear the often.



Aubree putting sauce on her pizza


Aubree helping Laci with her pizza



Laci eating pepperoni and Aubree finishing Laci's pizza

Aubree's School Picture

Aubree's school picture turned out better then I anticipated. Aubree had a melt down the morning of pictures because she wasn't happy with what I picked out for her to wear and she didn't want her hair in pig tails. I won the battle because I told her that she could change when she got to Merdie's house. She was happy with that suggestion. Why do 3 year-old's think they can make their own decisions? Aubree is very independent which I am happy about but it is a pain! I hate to admit it but she get this wonderful trait from me. I wish I could blame it on Ryan but I can't. When I got her pictures back, she said "mommy, I'm so bautiful." I am so glad she knows she is beautiful!!!!

Our Ward's Fall Festival, Peyton's Birthday & Halloween

Last week was CRAZY!!! On Saturday, October 25, 2008 was our Ward's Fall Festival. Aubree dressed up as Cinderella and Laci dressed up as the Tulip Fairy. The girls had so much fun. Aubree played with her friend Lindsey, who was a witch,the whole time and thought she was big enough to carry her around. Lindsey is the same age as Aubree but petite. Lindsey didn't seem to mind Aubree carrying her around but we had to remind her to put her down. Laci wasn't in the best of mood so she stayed close to me.

Laci & Aubree


Lindsey (Her Mean Witch Face) & Aubree



On Monday, October 27, 2008, Peyton had her Pirate and Princess birthday party and both of the girls dressed up as Cinderella. Their Cinderella dresses were new, THANKS TO MERDIE AND HER WONDERFUL DISCOUNT!!!! My girls had a good time and all of Aubree's friends were there. This time, she paled around with Kamryn.


Laci


Kamryn & Aubree


HALLOWEEN.......it was a crazy day for me at work. I was so busy and Ray thought that everything had to go out before we all left so we all worked until 6:00 p.m. My mom had to dress the girls and Ryan thought he was going to have to take them Trick or Treating. I made it home by 6:45 p.m. and was able to take them out. Ryan stayed home to pass out candy and relax :) The girls and I met up with Meredith, Andrew and Peyton and The Lawton Family, which are our good friends. Aubree dressed up as Tinker Bell, the third costume for the week and Laci went as the Tulip Fairy again. It was actually nice outside and it felt like fall. I was so happy because in the past, we are sweating, wearing shorts and killing mosquitoes. I didn't take that many pictures of the girls Trick or Treating but I have a few. Laci was in the mood for me to hold her or for Aunt Meredith to hold her so my hands were also full.


Aubree



Laci and Aunt Meredith


Mimi and Aubree

A Phone Call From Princess Aurora

It's not everyday that you receive a phone call from one of your favorite princesses. That is exactly what happened tonight. Aubree was such a good girl today, so I made a few calls to see if Princess Aurora would be available tonight to talk to her before bed. At 9:15 p.m. EST, Princess Aurora called to say good night and to have good dreams. Aubree was so excited and now she wants Snow White to call. I originally had Snow White calling her tonight but she told me earlier today that she wanted Princess Aurora to call. I am so glad that I found Enchanted Calls through Disney Movie Rewards and arranged for Princess Aurora to call. I videoed the whole call so that I could post it and also so that Aubree can listen to it whenever she likes. I love doing these kinds of things for her and I look forward to doing these things for Laci. What a special evening!!!

Tres Amigos

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Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween

Ryan and I took yesterday off to spend the day with the girls. We asked Aubree what she wanted to do and of course, she wanted to go to Disney. When we woke up Friday morning, it was raining continued all morning. We decided not to go to Disney but instead take the girls to Bounce Zone for a couple of hours and the girls had tons of fun. After naptime, Aubree asked if we could go to Disney since it wasn't raining anymore. Ryan and I decided that we would go to Mickey's Not So Scary but it was still ugly outside. We figured we'd to to Downtown Disney and then see what the weather looked like when we got there. Well, we ended up just going straight to Magic Kingdom and skipped Downtown Disney because Aubree really wanted to go. I really wanted to go too! :)

As cast people know, the new Tinker Bell movie is coming out next week and there is a new "meet n' greet" with the Fairies. Aubree is dressing up as Silvermist Fairy for Halloween and she really wants to meet the Fairies. I thought the meet and greet opened yesterday but if officially opens on Sunday. I was bummed and so was Aubree. We were just hanging out in a store and out of the blue, a Disney employee came over and asked us if we were doing anything in the next few minutes and we said no. He asked Aubree if she wanted to meet some of the Fairies including Tinker Bell. She said yes and he gave us a pass to meet them. There was only 50 families able to meet them last night. I was just as excited as Aubree! Pixie Hollow is beautiful and the Fairies are super friendly. We met Fawn, Silvermist and Tinker Bell. Laci wasn't to thrilled with meeting them so we stayed back while Aubree hugged them all and took pictures with them. I have some of them posted below.

After the Fairies, we were able to ride all of the rides the girls wanted to ride with hardly any wait. I love going to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween because the lines are short and the weather is normally nice because it is in the evening. Unfortunately for us, it rained on us a couple of times but it did not ruin our evening. The girls had a blast and were super tired when we left. Ryan still doesn't love Disney but he was glad he went. He also wore tennis shoes so I didn't hear him complain about his feet hurting. Aubree and I are looking forward to see the Fairies again!!!!!

Family picture with Silvermist Fairy


Tinker Bell & Aubree


Ryan & Laci


Aubree & Me

Aubree's Halloween Costume

As per my post on Friday, I went to Wal-Mart Saturday morning to buy Aubree's Halloween costume. We found one right away. She is going to be a Fairy. The fairy's name is Silvermist and she is one of Tinker Bell's friends. She is in the Tinker Bell movie that comes out at the end of this month. I have attached a couple of pictures of Aubree in her costume below. I am just glad that I was able to find something for her that she likes. She looks adorable in it but I wish it had something for your hair, so I will probably try to make her something for her hair. I need to take a picture of the girls together. I will make sure I do that on Halloween :)

Halloween Costumes

Last Friday I ordered the girl's costumes online after Ryan told me that I should just go to Wal-Mart and let the girls pick out their own costumes. As always, I did not listen to him and I ordered the costumes online. I found two adorable costumes for the girls. They arrived today and I was so excited, it was like Christmas Day for me. I ordered a Pink Tulip Fairy costume for Laci and a Glittery Witch costume for Aubree. I pulled out the costumes and immediately dressed Laci and we rushed outside to show Ryan. She looked so adorable in her costume (I posted a few pictures of her below). As I pulled Aubree's costume out of the packaging, I realized it was to small and it wasn't as cute as I thought it was going to be. I was very disappointed in the quality of the costume too. I am returning it tomorrow. I then thought about what Ryan said last week about taking Aubree to Wal-Mart to pick out her own costume. I should of listened to him but I just thought it would be easier to order them online that way I didn't have to deal with the crowds and digging through all the costumes at the store. Since I did not listen to my wise husband, I am now stuck with paying a 15% restocking fee on the costume and now I will be going to Wal-Mart tomorrow to pick out a new costume. I am trying to get her to wear one of her MANY princesses' gowns but they aren't new. What was I thinking!! I just hope we find something she loves and of course, looks adorable in :)



Tulip Fairy Laci

Day at Disney

All day I was thinking about what I should blog about next and then I realized that I just took the girls to Disney by myself. A friend of mine eventually met up with us and stayed a couple of hours before she had to leave to pick up one of her girls from school. Andrew and Meredith were at MGM and they came over to the Magic Kingdom for a few hours before we left. Ryan was worried about me taking the girls to Disney by myself and that I wouldn't have any patience. I actually have more patience with the girls while we are at Disney then I do at home. I know that sounds bad, but at home I have so much to do that I don't stop often enough to enjoy the girls. I am now making sure that we have a great day while I am at home and all the housework can wait. Going to Disney is all about the girls. We do what they want to do and we go at their speed. I brought a stroller with me but Laci and Aubree both walked most of the time. This is the best time to go to Disney because the lines aren't very long and it's not too hot either. We rode the Tea Cups twice, Small World, saw the Princesses, Mickey and Minnie, rode on the race cars, Buzz ride twice, and the people mover. When we were walking out, we saw Pluto and Dale, Chip was to tired to come out. We had a wonderful time just the three of us. It was also nice not listening to Ryan complain about his feet hurting because he wore flip flops to a theme park. Aubree and Laci both love Disney and would go every day if they could. I would take them every day if I could just to see their faces light up :) Those special moments are the things mothers will remember when they are grown and gone. I have truly been blessed with two special and wonderful little girls. They bring so much joy to my life :)

Copy Cat

I must say that I never thought I would be blogging, but since all of my friends are doing it, I am now going to follow their lead. Just call me a copy cat!! I have been thinking about using this as a journal for the girls. I am hoping that I will post at least once a week with an update as to how we are doing or at least post about what the girls are doing. I am excited to have Ryan's family view the blog since they live in Utah and haven't seen the girls since we moved back to Florida. We also do not talk to them often enough either so at least they will be able to hear what is going on and see how fast the girls are growing up. It's so hard to believe how fast they grow! This post is going to be short, since I am not sure what to write about now, but I'm sure that will change since I always have so much to say :)