Christmas 2007

Wow!!! I can not believe Christmas has already come and gone. This was a magical Christmas for us, not because of the gifts we received but because of the awe and joy we saw in Kaitlyn's eyes when we spoke of Santa and this year Kaitlyn could actually understand the true meaning of Christmas (not the commercialized version.) Alison was intrigued by the lights, music, and decorations of the season. Both girls enjoyed putting their own ornaments on their bedroom Christmas trees, Kaitlyn loved watching Polar Express and going to look at Christmas lights. The best gift I received this year was watching Kaitlyn at her Christmas program...and when they asked Kaitlyn what she loved about Christmas she said "put up lights outside with my daddy" it was priceless.

Kaitlyn and Alison in their Christmas jammies...the only present they get to open on Christmas Eve...Kaitlyn was a little disappointed it wasn't a toy.

Kaitlyn got a JEEP!!! Alison LOVES it too!
Alison loving up on Oliver - Grammy and Pop's Dog...she couldn't get enough of him. I think he was getting a little sick of her, but he tolerated her well. What a sport!

Kaitlyns TV Debut

Kaitlyn's preschool class was invited to sing at KCRA News 3 on Friday after Thanksgiving. Which at the time of signing up, sounded not so bad, but at 4:45 am (the time I had to get up to get myself ready) it didn't seem like such a great idea! But, Kaitlyn was a trooper - she let me curl her hair, and get her dressed in her "holiday best" without a fuss at 5:30 AM! After Kaitlyn got used to the bright lights and the huge camera in her face, she did good - she had no problem telling the news guy she wanted a "JEEP" for Christmas! Here is a picture of Kaitlyn and her little friend practicing the song before they were to go on "live".

Alison's First Birthday

Alison is ONE tomorrow - where did that year go? To celebrate this milestone, Alison wanted a "Tiffany" party - well maybe Mommy wanted the "Tiffany" party, either way it was a lot of fun for me to plan, and for Alison to enjoy. She did well hamming it up for the camera and guests.