From our Elves to Yours....

...We hope you all had a Wonderful Christmas!

Crafty Creations...

The girls were busy after school today making gifts for aunts, uncles, and grandparents...There is no such thing as too much glitter, glue, and frill in this house!

Sophie's Seven!!!

7 years ago Todd and I were watching FRIENDS on a Thursday night...Hannah (almost 4 at the time) was all snuggled in bed...I remember how much fun it was that day because the baby we were eagerly anticipating was extremely active and I found myself laughing at the constant gymnastic routine that was occurring inside of me! Next thing I knew I stood up and immediately my water broke...Needless to say I was pretty freaked out because my due date wasn't until early February...After 3 days of getting pumped full of steroids to develop the babies lungs and holding off active labor as long as possible, Sophie Jane was born...Healthy and Happy and a Wonderful early Christmas present!

This past Saturday Soph had her first ever Birthday party with friends. She had a great time bowling and hanging out with 11 other little girls...Tonight she got to choose where she wanted to eat dinner - she wanted the Oriental Chicken Salad at Applebees...so much for mac and cheese or chicken strips...she's moving up to the little lady menu!!!

Lists, Lists, and More Lists...

Before I left the house the other night Soph asked me for some Post-It notes. An hour later I came home to this....Precious...

Happy December...

...Let the festivities begin! As I sit here typing, Todd is sipping coffee on the couch, Hannah is lounging on a chair still trying to become fully conscious after a long nights sleep, and Sophie is literally bouncing off every wall in the house. After being home most of the week with pneumonia I think she's feeling better! I now need to switch gears and start making my list and checking it twice - between school, work, kid's birthday, and other - I have agreed to either host or organize 7 events....what is it with me and December....I have a hard time saying NO!!!! It always works out and it is always fun, so I'm going in to it this year much less stressed then years passed and anticipating many good times ahead in the next month!!