Princess Tomboy

She loves to be outside. When Clint gets ready to go feed the dogs, he often finds her waiting at the door with her purse on her arm - lol. And if it's too cold for her to go, she throws a fit. Such a princess-tomboy.

Alyssa gets her ears pierced

Kim and Chuck decided to let Alyssa get her ears pierced for a Christmas surprise, and we all got to go watch! All eleven of us left the birthday party at Chuck E's and walked into the mall to get it done. The lady who did it just looked at all of us and said that this was the most people she had ever had watch an ear piercing before. Alyssa did great. I don't think she even flinched! She didn't want me to take pictures during the actual piercing, but she did pose for a nice pic afterwards. Very pretty!

The Big Cheese

Here is the double party that Fisher had with Riley at Chuck E. Cheese's. Amy - sorry I haven't sent the pics sooner! Riley looked very proud when we were singing Happy Birthday to the birthday boys. And I was proud of Fisher for finally making it to the top of the train! I'm afraid he has inherited a little bit of a fear of heights from me, and he has never been to the top where the train is. This time he followed Raegan up to the top. Gracie finally got to join in the fun as well. She thought she was a hot shot playing with the big kids!

Awww - somebody loves Chuck E. Cheese!

Christmas Chaos

I know it's a little late to be posting Christmas pics, but since I'm finally getting around to updating, I might as well go all the way back. It was great having everybody (except Aunt Kerry :( ) here for the holidays. Fisher and Gracie really enjoyed having their Colorado cousins visit them! Here are some pics from Christmas Eve at Mom and Dad's house, and Christmas morning at our house. Present, presents everywhere!

Hmm, what's in here?

Awww, giving the baby hugs and kisses!
Mom and I had a feeling Fisher would take the stroller away from Gracie. Look at her face - she is mad!
Kim - Clint uses this hat every night when he feeds the dogs. And Fisher has to wear it when "Horsey" (Daddy) gives him a ride to bed. Thanks for the trade! (Although Clint ended up drinking the tequila too, so I guess he got double presents this year - lol)

His very own "pack-hoe"!

Here, mommy, another piece of paper for you.

Santa at the Mall

We took a trip to the mall to see Santa last week. As predicted, Gracie was not too happy with the stranger I handed her to. She didn't screech or howl, so we managed to get some pictures with just a bit of a cry, and only a small look of terror on her face - lol. Fisher was rather quiet sitting on the big guy's lap. He wouldn't even tell Santa what he wanted for Christmas - he would just repeat what Santa said. So, he will now say he wants tractors, trucks, and cars for Christmas since Santa asked him if he wanted tractors, trucks or cars. In the picture that we bought, Fisher does have a little smile on his face, but Gracie still has that finger on her face. The lady that took the picture said it looks like she's saying "Hmmm - what do I want Santa to bring me??" - haha.

Look who's playing at the play area in the mall like a big kid! She thought she was a hot shot too. She even made a little boyfriend while she was there. You can see him looking at her in this picture - then he chased her through the tunnel. Too cute!

Look who's walking!

Gracie is officially a toddler. And boy does she toddle! She's still a little unsteady, but I guess the diapers pad her falls! Her favorite activity lately is climbing - onto the couch, onto the chairs, onto Fisher's bed - you get the picture. She's just turning into a big girl!

Random photos

Combing my brother's hair!

Digging out the Christmas decorations. That top tooth of her's cracks me up.