Stocking holder 1, Lauren 0

We decided to start decorating for Christmas tonight since we were getting our tree tomorrow. I had just hung our stocking on the mantle using our pretty (heavy) bronze reindeer holders when Lauren decided to "hang" from them, immediately pulling it off the mantle and hitting her in the face. After the bleeding stopped and Jason got home we decided she'd probably need stitches. Jason spent the night (literally 5 hours) at Dell Children's Hospital Emergency Room and Lauren ended up with Dermabond. 

ouch!

good morning at the gym

I love the days we just take our time at the gym. Today I worked out, then got the kids and swam with them. We all showered and then ate our lunches I packed in the cafe. It was a relaxing way to spend the better part of the day! 

crazy kid

I was in my room this afternoon and in walks this character...

just as cute and crazy as can be! 

new clothes from Grandma

Grandma got the kids some new clothes at a consignment shop and they were just too cute!

 Lauren loves her zebra pants! 

Colson got a new Cars track suit but didn't want to wear the jacket for his picture. 

Cheese! 

out-takes

Here are a few of the pictures that we didn't use on our Christmas cards, but I still loved... 

All Lauren wanted to do -

Colson was being especially crabby and just wanted to run around with his car

One of the few moments of happiness for the kids -

still trying to get a good picture...

just smile everyone! 

Holiday Pictures

Tina was nice enough to help us take some pictures at the park today for our Christmas cards. It was a bit of a debacle since both kids were uncooperative but at least the weather was nice this year! 

good night

Colson cannot go to bed without kissing Lauren goodnight (at least once). Tonight she was trying to get away from him, but he is persistent and finally got his kiss! 

mmmmwah!