If you’ve seen Ethan lately, you’ve probably noticed his baby mullet……..business in the front, party in the back. 
Before……..
During……
After……….
This is his new “cheese” face, every time I pull out the camera!
Yes, I cut his hair and I have no idea what I’m doing. So, it’s not perfect, but it was FREE!
Early Saturday morning, Ethan fell and busted his lip on the window sill. So, before we even ate breakfast, we were on our way to the Emergency Room! I was standing right next to him when it happened and when I picked him up there was blood pouring out of his mouth. The cut was pretty wide and looked like it went all the way through his lip, so we decided to take him in just to be safe. It was already looking MUCH better by the time we got to the hospital, and luckily no stitches were needed.
By Saturday night, he was looking much better! This is a far cry from the bloody mess Saturday morning!
While I was trying to take a picture of his lip, I got this winner of a picture. Check out those top teeth coming in! I see orthodontist bills flashing before my eyes. Let’s hope the permanent teeth come in a little straighter!
Christmas with two 3 year olds and a 1 year old= Best Christmas Ever.
Christmas Eve, putting out the reindeer food……
Cookies and milk ready to go!
Everyone sleeping (FINALLY). I seriously thought Emery might be up all night she was so excited!
Checking out the Santa gifts! Look at all of the boys staring at the trucks/tractors while Emery makes sure to finish off Santa’s cookies! As much as she loves her new princess dresses, she loves sugar more!
Lots of fun presents, including Leapsters handed down from an awesome friend in my Twin’s Club!
Of course, the big kids wanted to play with Ethan’s toys……
And Ethan was obsessed with the big kid toys……
Yes, Emery IS wearing hair extensions…..
By the time this picture was taken, I was on the couch with 102 fever. That part wasn’t fun, but it was still an awesome day!
Here’s to a fun 2011!
When I was growing up, I saw the Nutcracker Ballet many times with my mom and other family members. This year was Emery’s first year to carry on the tradition. A few weeks before Christmas, Emery and I took a girl’s trip to Bass Hall in downtown Fort Worth, where we met my mom for a fun afternoon.
In the parking garage with Grandma, waiting for the elevator……
There is a huge Barnes and Nobles across the street from Bass Hall, so this is where we started our adventure. Emery took her first (and second, and third, and fourth) ride on an escalator. I think it was just as exciting as seeing the ballet! I’d never thought about it before this, but with twins (and a double stroller), we’ve always taken the elevator!
Next, was her first Starbuck’s experience! Hot chocolate!
Then, it was show time! She sat in her own seat for about two minutes and was in my lap after that. Every time it got quiet, you could hear her say “Is it over yet?”, so we weren’t sure how much she was enjoying it. We were prepared to leave at intermission if we needed to, but she made it through the entire performance and loved it! As we were walking out after it was over, she said “Mommy, that was a great movie!”
On the balcony during intermission…..
She took a break from practicing her ballet moves for this picture. It was hilarious to watch all of the little girls in their Christmas dresses, spinning around like ballerinas during the intermission.
Afterwards, we walked around the corner to eat at Mi Cocina….
And even had her picture made with Santa along the way!
I can’t tell you how much she LOVED having a day all to herself! She behaved perfectly and had the time of her life! We definitely need to do it more often!
