Christmas Eve and Day

Austin heard Santa on the roof!
Bailey thought it was funny.
So many cool toys and great family time.
We had a blast even though I wasn't feeling well. We stuffed ourselves and played the Wii. Austin had a fun time playing with his 2nd cousin, Ava. 
This was visiting some of Craig's side of the family. His grandparents gave him these light up swords and he LOVED them. 

More Catch up...

Precious!

Early Christmas present from Grandma

Photo session in xmas dress.... before my new lens that she loves so much! - Thanks Craig!!!XOXOXOXO

This was Craig's sweater, I believe from Spain.... or his Grandma made. I forget. 

The Christmas program at my Mom's school. Cute!BATH TIME!!! She loves it!

This is my Grandpa and all but one of my cousins on my Dads side. This was the last time I got to see him. I am so glad I got this picture of all of us. 

Catch up...

Sorry it has taken so long to post these but it has been a crazy couple of months! So this all was leading up to Christmas with the families.

Austin loving on Bailey
This one was at a mall in Dallas, North Park I think. We went with my Aunt and had a great time. We got to see 2 different puppet shows which Austin loved. Bailey was awake the whole day as there was so much going on. 

Getting ready to eat.
My Dad 
Austin helping decorate the tree.
We went to my other Aunts house and Austin and Bailey got to open presents early. 

Obsessions..

I was tagged by Meghan, to list my obsessions and tag some others, so here we go.....

In no particular order:

1: Photography

2: My Apple computer, I love it!!!!

3: Reading

4: Trying to visit everyone while in the states.

5: My children- right now it is taking lots of pictures for Daddy so he doesn't miss as much. Also, trying to find the right balance of love and discipline. 

6: Trying to eat at all the places I have missed and love but, also trying not to gain anymore weight.  Ha!

7. Trying to go to the gym at least 3 times a week..... hasn't worked out too well this week. Oh well, maybe next week!

I am tagging:

Allison

Kim

Jen S.

Jennifer- Kaci and Taryn's Mom

Sarah- Micah's Mom

Melissa- Braydon and Preston's Mom

Erika- Audrey's Mom

Jennifer C.- Ben's Mom

Kristen H

Heather

Have fun!!!! Do as much or as little as you want. 

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving everybody, I hope it was a good one for you. This was our first one without Craig and we definitely missed him. Some of our family got to come over and spend time with us and that was a great distraction. 

We played Hide-and Seek....
went on a great Wheelbarrow Adventure,
 stuffed out faces, and got lots of  suggles and family time! Oh yea, and watched some good football games too! We are very thankful for our friends and family and can't wait to see the rest of you soon!

Adventures with Grandparents

The Kids have been loving all the attention from their grandparents. My Dad took a few weeks off and has been having a blast with the kids. He has been taking them to the park most afternoons and it has given me some free time! 

There are a couple of parks near our house. One of them has a pond and some ducks and geese. The ducks came up to my Dad and Austin and started to follow them. Austin didn't like them following them and took off running. They still followed them and Dad had to put him up on a picnic bench. Dad feed the ducks and Bailey watched and giggled. 
This one Austin calls the bloody duck. I think because of the red on it's face. This one is also an aggressive one, the one that scared Austin. 

Getting ready for the ride.

This is not one dealing with the park but it was cute. I was over at Craig's parents house

with the kids,  sitting out with his grandparents and parents hanging out. I found this seat in Japan and thought is would be good for the bath. As you can see it is also good for other stuff.

  

Today Austin and my Dad went flying with Papa (Craig's Dad) to breakfast, and they both had a great time. Austin has been asking to go since before we left. I am sorry to say, I didn't get any pictures. I rushed out the door and forgot my camera... maybe next time.  

Our trip so far...

This is Austin and his friend riding the train on the way to Tokyo.
Austin decided to write his name on his leg while going potty. Can you read it?
Bailey is playing peek-a-boo.
My Mom teaches 3 yr olds and Austin is getting to go with her to class. Her school had a fall festival this past weekend and he won some prizes and also got to ride this horse. 
Grandpa and the kids
Bailey, showing us her new tights... 
Bailey, holding her new BFF.