A visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Abby is the luckiest little girl!  Even though Santa is SUPER busy right now, he and Mrs. Claus took time out of their busy schedules and stopped by daycare to visit and do one last naughty or nice check on the kids.

The kids were so surprised and SO excited to see them.  They got to spend about an hour with Santa and Mrs. Claus singing and dancing and talking all about their good behavior and what they had to work on for next year.  What better way to teach the kids more about manners and good behavior!  Nicole is one smart cookie to have Santa come for that lesson! ;-)

    

  

When it was Abby's turn to sit on Santa's lap and get her present she didn't hesitate.  She was pretty curious about this guy with a beard all dressed in red! 

She wasn't afraid at all and was a little upset when her turn was over.  Since she is too small to talk to Santa, the rest of the kids answered his questions for her...

Santa: Was Abby a good little girl this year?

Kids:  YEAH!

Santa: Did she cry this year?

Kids:  Yeah...she cried when she was hungry or tired or didn't want to nap.  But all babies do that right Santa?

Santa: What do you think little Abby wants for Christmas this year?  Maybe a doll?

Kids: Yes!  She wants a doll, and a grocery cart, and a chair, and maybe some clothes for her dolly.  Toys for her so she doesn't take mine all the time!

Santa: So maybe next year you kids can help Santa out and teach her how to share her toys?

Kids: Yeah we all work on sharing everyday.  We will help!  Like the elves help you!

It was so cute watching all the kids with Santa.  It's funny to see how all the kids act around him.  They were all honest about their timeouts and promised to try not to have as many next year.  They all promised to help more around the house, to listen to their parents and be nice to their brothers and sisters and neighbors.  Santa even asked them to pick out a toy that they didn't play with anymore and give it to someone who needs a toy.  What a great Santa! 

Abby and all her friends at daycare had a blast and can't wait to see him again next year!

My baby sister is now MARRIED!

Congrats to my baby sister!  The wedding was a success and went off without any major hiccups.  Can I just say..

Isn't she the most beautiful bride you have EVER seen?!?

I can't wait to see the rest of the pictures.  Lissa did a GREAT job and was so fun to work with!

I couldn't help but share this one of K and A too...

Abby's birthday

Abby,

Before having you, I was blessed with a family of my own and then blessed with a beautiful marriage to a loving husband to whom you now call “Da-Da”. 

Before having you, I had what I thought was a heart full of love.

Little did I know that was only a taste of what love is.
Little did I know that love would take on a whole new meaning.
Little did I know that I can love so much it hurts.

And with that kind of love comes worry.
and hope.
and faith.
and compromise.
and sacrifice.
and purpose.

My life now includes Mac & Cheese stains, the Alphabet song on never-ending repeat, tripping on toys, dirty diapers and mountains of laundry. I have embraced that, and adore it.

You are talking all the time now.

It's not the English language, or any language for that matter,

but you're talking—and I love everything you have to say. 

You have made my heart so full.

Happy birthday big girl!

I love you to the moon and back.

Stop growing up, mmkay...

Love Mommy!

We're in and Abby's ONE!

Sorry for the lack of posts lately!  Just wanted to let everyone know a couple things until I have more time to catch up on the blog;

Abby's ONE!

Abby had her one year photo shoot and her birthday party was a success!

We are in the house (but still moving...if that makes sense) I will post pictures shortly..

My sister's wedding is this Saturday (ahh, I need to figure out my speech)

The holidays are in full swing (as if you didn't know...) and I need to get shopping!

More to come on all those soon.  I promise.