Sunday, December 26, 2010

Halle's birthday



Carli was kind enough to plan Halle's birthday party while we were in town and I have to tell you--it was amazing! She planned, cooked, and baked for it in one afternoon and the party was so much fun! The kids had a little scavenger hunt, decorated cookies, played games...
The party itself was perfect for toddlers--lots of activity to keep them busy, in a comfortable setting, without too many people. But what was most impressive to me was Carli's composure! She put her kids down for naps, went shopping, came home to cook, did all the party prep...calmy, efficiently, stress-free, in only a few hours...It was unlike anything I've seen before! It was such a great lesson for me to watch her work!

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas

Lily and Halle, the best of friends

holding hands

watching their daddy's playing football

Grandpa and Grandma with their grandkids


Friday, December 24, 2010

Happy Holidays!

Great grandma Reinstra with her great grandchildren

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Staying with the Grants

Dinner time!

Bed time!

Hide & Seek

Lily and "baby lukie"

Aunt Carli's homemade breakfast!

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Lily, the jet setter

We are heading to Washington for the holidays. Traveling is a little easier now that Lily can carry her own luggage! We made sure to pack movies, snacks, books, art supplies, and extra clothes. That first trip home, when I had babypoop all over me, seems like ages ago!

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Mommy's dress



We tried to get pictures of Lily in a dress I wore as a toddler, but she just didn't feel like modeling tonight. Hopefully we can try again another time...