Christmas time.

25 December 2011

We were able to have a more leisurely drive to Portland this year as Tim had the 23rd off from work. We stopped off in Longview on the way to have a visit with Grandma Barbara and Grandpa Jim (and Lexi the dog of course). Then we picked up Grandma Delores and headed down to Portland.

My girls had tons of fun with everyone, especially the twins. Kayla and Julia are the official present hander outers and were donned these reindeer horns to wear during the event.

The twins were pretty sick and punky looking, but that didn’t stop them from having a good time. Ava looks so happy here despite a rough nights sleep.

The twins being sick didn’t stop any of us from holding and loving them. Auntie Susie was in a bit of heaven. Olivia didn’t seem to mind either.

Overall a fun, wild time was had. My girls loved all their presents (and we are enjoying ours too) and couldn’t wait to try out as many as they could the night we got home.

sisters

22 December 2011

Love the picture of the big sisters carrying little sisters on their backs. My girls are with their friends Ella and little sister Mia.

bouldering

16 December 2011

I have been taking the girls to the climbing gym a bit more often lately. They have fun climbing with the rope but both really seem to love just bouldering around.

Julia found the activity she really enjoys, even though her mommy doesn’t like watching. Julia liked to climb up on the wall and jump off. Yikes. She even got her sister to join her. What’s a mom to do?

Ho Ho Ho

14 December 2011

Miss Julia wanted to visit with santa this year. We were the first ones to visit with him that morning and she had a nice little chat with him. She even dressed up in what she calls her Christmas dress and her santa hat. Very cute.