For my Brother

who pretends to despise my paparazzi tendencies:)

Brief Vacation summary:

We had a great holiday hanging with family...

It was brrr chilly but we bundled up for nature walks

and random exercise.

Brad was on call but was able to enjoy most of the festivities.

we celebrated this munchkins birthday a bit late

but she didn't seem to mind TOO much!!

Mostly we relaxed, ate food that didn't require tooo much prep

(other than the awesome turkey uncle J)

My kids were terrors at times but 3 positive strep screens

explained most of that.

Overall, lots of relaxing and smiles...and an insane amount

of toys!!

Fa-la-la-la-la

visual now-recap to follow!!

xo

Today

We successfully made it to the mall.

Daddy watched the kiddos greet santa before his

pager whisked him away....he has been so busy lately

but very present for his family at the same time-no easy task.

This shot made my little heart burst....Buds running to

tell me what he said to santa....

Bailey eyes the candy canes and Keeg recites a long list!

Pipe was so brave, waving from afar but clung to her big sis,

who wrapped loving, protective arms around her.

sigh.

my clan is so mature.

even pipe is maturing!

I loved watching the awe in their eyes

and the excitement.

I am grateful Brad and my parents got to take it in, as well.

xo

Last Christmas

this is what we looked like.

Thursday we visit santa for this years photo.

last year

we swam christmas day at papas.

this year Keeg has been swimming on a team;

she swims the IM and has a mean breast stroke kick.

Last year

Pipe charmed us all;

at least some things never change:)

xo

Happy Birthday

2009

2010

Had an awesome time in November with

my niece at the atlanta aquarium.

She turned one this weekend and celebrated

with a raging fever...poor thing.

No fear little one!

Piper has an awesome tea party planned

with your name on it in a couple of weeks!

x0