Tatum's 3rd Birthday

We had a small gathering at the house for Tatum's Birthday. We had some cake and ice cream. The Mickey cake just as tasty as it was cute!
On the actual day, we gave her a new "big girl" bike. She was so excited, she did the happy dance! Then we headed out to the children's museum. We spent about 2 1/2 hours there. The water room was first...always a favorite! We built a marble run and used the giant light brite. Upstairs, the kids took part in a cool beading activity. Then, it was up the ladder and down the slide quite a few times! We built with blocks and read some books. Colin and Tatum climbed up the ladder to the construction site and drove the truck together. How cute! On the way out, we had a quick stop at the gift shop. After getting some new bath toys, it was lunch time.
I can't believe our baby is already 3 years old!

Christmas

We had a wonderful time on Christmas! The kids got up a little early and we enjoyed breakfast together with some nice Christmas tunes playing in the background. Dennis made some coffee at home and it was actually pretty good! We opened our stockings first. Colin really liked his new crayons and his car that is number 95. Tatum loved her new swim goggles!

I was spoiled with new lotion and bath stuff. Dennis really liked his new top coat. Den and the kids got me a new watch. I love it!

Tatum's favorite gift was her stuffed Mickey Mouse doll. She has slept with it every night! Colin has been playing with his new games multiple times a day. He got Boggle Jr., Candy land, and his favorite...5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed.

My Mom, Uncle Bob and Auntie Moira came over around noon. The kids very really glad to see them! Dinner was delicious! We had beef tenderloin, mashed potatoes, broccoli and asparagus. It was so nice to be all together.

Tatum kept telling Uncle Bob that he couldn't have her new kitties and was offering him other toys instead. It was too cute! Colin enjoyed doing Moira's hair and singing songs.

First Snow and Christmas Eve

We had our first big snow storm last weekend. The kids were excited! We got about 16 inches of the white stuff. Unfortunately, poor Colin was feeling under the weather. Both he and Daddy stayed warm and dry inside, while Tatum and I braved the outdoors.

We went sledding down the driveway and made a pretty funny snowman! After we were quite cold and wet, we headed in to the warmth of the house.

On Christmas Eve, Nana came over for our gift exchange. Both kids enjoyed opening their gifts and also liked passing out presents to Nana. I think that their favorite thing (besides Nana) was their new sock monkey jack-in-the-boxes!

Dennis and the guys put the luminaries out throughout the neighbor hood. They were beautiful again this year! It is such a beautiful sight to look out and see the neighborhood lit up all along the sides of the streets.

Everyone came over for Chinese food after and we had a great time! The kids played and ate and the adults got to catch up a little. When we were all stuffed, we journeyed outside to put out the reindeer food. Before bed, we put Santa's cookie plate together and sang Happy Birthday to Jesus.

Check Them Out!

Last week the kids their shows at the local Y. They both take gymnastics and swimming and enjoy every minute of it! They have some great teachers and I just love watching them! They both got moved up in all their classes. I'm so proud of them!
They also took cooking class this session and made some yummy treats that they ate up quite quickly. (Mommy did sneak a few bites every now and then though!)

I was able to figure out how to use the video on my camera. Enjoy my little stars strutting their stuff!

Christmas Party

We headed over to the local Y where the kids have their classes for their Christmas Party. It was all decked out for the holidays. The gym had been transformed into a winter wonderland. They had many craft stations for the different aspects of the holidays. The kids colored a snowman and Elmo picture and made reindeer food. The enjoyed some pizza while listening to radio Disney. They also had indoor ice skating! Santa arrived and we waited in line to say hi. Before we left, we visited the candy cane village and the kids picked out a few presents for themselves. The even paid on their own. They each got 2 new pencils. Tatum chose a lollipop and Colin went for the smelly bubbles. It was a great time!