Christmas Festivities 2016

I love Christmas and I love Christmas festivities. There are so many warm and fuzzy memories to be made during the Christmas season. 

Eli had a Polar Express Day at school and got to wear his pajamas and enjoy popcorn.

This sweet thing was enjoying some holiday shopping.

Levi came along too.

We took the babies to Sam's to stock up for holiday parties.

Eli had a Rudolph pancake breakfast after morning Mass.

We went to my Grandad's and Eli took a picture with Grandad's tree.

Eli got to be Joseph in his school Christmas program.

Daddy getting him ready for the big production.

Shaking his maracas during his Christmas program.

We attended our town's annual Christmas parade and tried our hardest to get a good family picture. This one works!

Daddy had to hold both babies.

This was the best position for him to be in.

I love Christmas Break. 

Miss Fancy Pants thought she was big enough to get in this chair all on her own. 

I got to take the kids to Daily Mass and then to the playground afterwards.

And I could've watched this beauty all night as she gazed at the Christmas Tree. There's something magical about a child looking at a Christmas Tree and just admiring it. 

Christmas time is so special as we celebrate the birth of our Savior and reconnect with family and friends. I cherish each year with my kids as they grow each year and get more involved with the Christmas season. 

St. Nicholas 2016

St. Nicholas came to visit Eli's school. Eli was very excited to see him.

But, it was a whole different story when we took the kids to Breakfast with St. Nicholas at our church. Ehhh...maybe next year will be better.

St. Nicholas did visit our house. Andie was excited to receive her Christmas books and treats.

Her cute bed head and surprised look was adorable. 

There should've been more pictures of Eli, but he refused to put clothes on.

Thanksgiving 2016

Eli celebrated Thanksgiving at his school the week before Thanksgiving. 

Our cute little turkey.

Chris and I couldn't attend his Thanksgiving feast due to us being on our cruise, but my aunt went and took pictures for us. 

This is the cutest placemat.

We came back from our cruise in time to celebrate Thanksgiving with our babies. 

Playing on Grandma Mikula's swing set with cousins

I got one picture of my babies since their Daddy had to work on Thanksgiving.

And Thanksgiving wouldn't be complete without some napping with Poppy.

Andie's 1st Birthday Party

We celebrated Andie's birthday on a cold Saturday morning. We chose breakfast and Christmas jammies theme.

We had donuts, fruit, yogurt, breakfast casserole, and of course cake!

It was such a fun theme and easy to do since I'm such a Christmas freak.

Her cake was perfect. 

She was so excited to celebrate her big day.

Her guests in their jammies.

Sweet Tracen was ready to party, too.

Levi came to celebrate his BFF's birthday.

Opening her presents

She was so excited!

Helping Andie with her gifts

With my sweet birthday girl

Then came CAKE TIME!!

She really loved that cake!

I can't believe that one year has already passed. Andie is such a joy to our lives with her sweet smile and funny personality. I can't wait to see how she will grow into a young lady.

Andie is Eleven Months Old

This little sweetheart turned 11 months old on November 5. She's getting closer to walking and finally has some teeth. We ended our nursing journey during this month. She was only nursing at night and we were about to go on a cruise and I didn't want to pump on a boat or in the middle of a beach! I took it harder than her as she was just fine with a bottle and ready to move on to big girl things. 

She loves to be with her brother. 

And she looks too big wearing this nightgown.

She likes naps with the dogs. 

While Chris and I were on our cruise, they were well taken care of by my aunts. 

One morning I was while I was getting ready, I found her asleep like this. 

She loves getting into the Tupperware.

Happy as can be with a late breakfast.

Thanksgiving Day with my babies.

She loves playing with her cousin, Levi.

She likes to mess up the laundry too. 

And terrorize her brother by knocking down his block castle. 

And I still love these bath time pics.

Staying warm from the cold weather outside.

At the KJZT Christmas party

In the Christmas Spirit

She got to meet Santa for the first time this year.

One last picture taken the night before she turned 1.