Christmas Catch Up

Well, now that all the hustle and bustle has slowed, I finaly got Christmas pics uploaded. Now for a quick recap.

 Lilly had fun at her class party.

Paw Paws B day is December 19th, so we usually go out to eat and the make a trip to the capital.

Heart stopping moment when the 2 year old want to climb on marble with slippery fur boots.

 "Sit right here Lilly"

 " Let's strik a pose"

 All the pretty girls.

Ho Ho never fails to impress.  I didn't get many pictures of his adventures this year, but they included the usuall hidding in random placed.  This year he got a little frisky and threw marshmellows every where, climbed some ropes, and took the Barbie jeep for a spin.  He also left the girls some great notes.  We love Ho Ho, and look forward to seeing him next season. 

Amelia found Jesus' birthday cake.

 And enjoyed a little icing before dinner.

 " Please eat something other than ketchup.."

 Ni enjoys reading the story of Jeasus birth each year.  Carter did a great job reading for the first time this year.

 Amelia and Aunt Julie hit if off.

 Christmas with Pauls parents always ends pretty late on Christmas Eve, so we all wear our pj's.

 Papaw seems pretty excited.

 Christmas morning at our house.  The place was a wreck, but who cares, I'm not cleaning.

 The girls all got music insturments, so there was a big concert.

 Followed by a dance party!

Lilly's gettin down!

We had a great Christmas.  It was nice having Paul home so much.  He and the girls really became close.  Amelia is even letting him put her to bed now!

a little Streeking

Birthday parties galore.  We love going to most birthday parties.  This weekend was filled with screaming 4 year olds, one of which was at the newly remodled Museum of Discovery.   Come to find out it was dollar day, and packed to the brim with very inquisitive kids and parents alike.  

We were all enjoying the fun interactive  displays, when I see a look of terror on Pauls face. 

All he says is Amelia....

She has striped off not only her diaper, but also her skirt, and is taking off running through the crowd!
What do we have to do to get this girl to keep her clothes on?!

Bed time

Bed time around our house seems to be getting later and later.  As the girls get older they fight going to sleep more often.  It starts with a little whining, maybe some screams and tears.  But you know when they are really tired when the crazy giggling and nonstop full speed sets in. 

Last night we hit full speed crazy zone pretty fast.  I had Amelia in a leg lock, trying to get her PJ's on when Jules stops (right in the middle of jumping on the bed) and says "mommy, I don't ever want to have any kids."
  Me: "well why not Jules?"
 Jules:  Because they are way too much trouble....
I laughed and told her that I would "be way too bored if I didn't have them around"

For the record, Lilly chimed in and said she was going to have 5 kids, and Amelia started yelling Me kids, Me kids!

Pictures finaly

These are a few pictures recently taken from the camera. 

 Amelia getting caught in the act of steeling cookie dough from the fridge.

 The look of surprise is what makes me laugh.

This is MISS KATIE

 She was Juliana's preschool teacher, and an amazing lady!  She got married a few months ago, and it was the first wedding Juliana has gotten to see.   She was in AWWW, the music, the ceremony...

 Especially the food and decorations.  She got hold of my camera and took a bunch of pictures that I didn't see until this upload.  She has a talent.

 It takes a special woman with a sencer love of children to get on a floor, in her wedding gown, and let preschoolers pile on her. 

Jules and Ava running into the church

Amelia with Papaw, uncle Gary and Malory.  The only pic to load from Amelia's Bday.

The water department opened up the fire hydrent in front of our house on one of the hottest days of the year.  It was a great treat!



Going and Growing.

This working full time garb is for the birds.  The house is messy, and the girls are really clingy on my days off. I do like the fact that they like to crawl up in our bed and fall asleep watching movies.  They are so sweet to snuggle with.  Big plus though is that Paul cooks a really great dinner when I work the weekends.  Last night was Talapia and Lima Beans yumm.
I got to take Lilly to dance for the first time last week.  Wow, didn't know there were "Dance Moms" in such a small place.  Holly MOly!  I on the other hand, got all teary eyed like a big ball bag, because she was SO cute in her little leatard, and she loves it so much!  It fills a mamas heart to see her babys loving something, and you can see the excitment in her eyes when she gets somthing corret.
Jules is still enjoying the boys at school.  Thats about all we hear about.
Amelia is working on potty training herself.  Which is good, because you really are tired after a few kids. 
She is really putting words together... do it myseff...candy myseff... put it myseff.  Getting the idea.

Messy house and fast food.

This computer needs a transplant, and I stink at keeping up with pictures.  The combination = bad blogger.
Since starting a new full time job a few weeks ago, life is going at warp speed.  I now  understand why there are so many  home cleaning companies out there.  My husband would probably appreciate one.
Now that I can get on line again, maybe the inspiration will renew to cook, because the fast food is adding to the growing waist line!
Jules still loves school.  Her "boyfriend" had to give her a ride home this past week, while I was working.  You seriously would have thought she went on her first date. 
Amelia is talking our ears off. And pulling her sisters hair out. She's going through a bit of a bully phase.
Lilly is liking school.  And doing great in dance. She focuses so hard on everything the teacher is saying, and really tried to keep up. 
Jules hates dance.  But will be completing this season, since she begged for a year to take it and refused to enter the room on the very first day.  She says it's hard, which it is!  I mean, where is the running around like a butterfly and twirling stuff. They do ballet style line drills!

Busy days!

I can't believe I haven't uploaded pictures yet!  This has been such a bust last few weeks.  Juliana started kindergarten!  And Lilly started pre school!  And I started a new full time job (out of the house).  And Amelia turned 2!  I really hope to be able to update better tomorrow.
Juliana and Lilly have done wonderfully at school.  They were both a little nervous, but jumped right in and are having a lot of fun. 
I was surprised at all of the mixed feelings.  I really struggle with keeping the girls busy, active, and learning, and to keep them from fighting.  But to turn them over to other people, that don't really like to keep you totally informed, is very stressful!  I took Jules to school first.  She was such a big girl!  Went to her seat, took a few pics, forced by me, and gave me a kiss and I was off. 
Lilly, RAN into her class, full of excitement.  It was such a relief.  She started right out singing all of the songs, following the line.  Her big thing is she does not like sleeping on the cots.  Other tan that she is loving it.
Jules came home on day 2 announcing that she had a boy friend and fell asleep during nap time holding his hand!  Dear Lord, please help her daddy and me, to make it through the next 13 years!  She is already boy crazy! 
Hope to update more tomorrow.