Packer Christmas

Last night we had our first Christmas celebration. Jared and Carrie are going back to IL this week for the holiday so we did Christmas with them last night. It was also the Packer game and my Grandma Gerre's early 75th bday celebration. We watched the game. Okay so Gma's and the boys watched the game. I cuddled my Taylor girl and Carrie played with Kaykay. Half time was presents and cake! Then it was home for the Thie's. We missed the end of the game- which was perfect. Jared and Gma Gerre are pretty serious Cheese Heads and a loss to the Bears is pretty devastating, no one needs to be around my brother for a good day after something like that (sorry Carrie). That is the first of many Christmas celebrations between family in and out of town and our work schedules. Stayed tuned for more holiday cheer....

Family Pictures

Here are a few of my favorites from our family photo shoot. We love our photographer and have really decided outside rather than the studio is much better for our family (the two year old especially). My mom went to help with the girls. Some photos Josh and I are laughing out loud as my mother is jumping and barking like a dog. But the girls would smile and look at the camera, so hey whatever works!

Luminaria

We took the girls to Luminaria this year at Desert Botanical Garden. Kayleigh of course loved it! She loves being outside and loves music (especially Christmas music). Her favorites were the bells and the musician that looked like Santa. I cuddled Miss Taylor in my sling and Kaykay walked or wanted Papa or Sharon to hold her. My poor mom pushed a double stroller through the gardens full of our bags- no kids. Sounds about right!

Thanksgiving (finally- i know)

We spent Thanksgiving at Jared and Carrie's (Emmie's) house. Carrie's parents and brother were all in town. Kayleigh loves Sharon (Carrie's mom) and is still talking about her. She made a gingerbread house with her and loved the snow on the house- yum. Josh's family came over as well. I just love when we get to spend time with everyone together. The food was awesome. Jared did a deep fried turkey and Carrie did one in the oven. I am not sure who's turkey won, but they were both delicious.

Important Life Lesson

It does not matter if you win or lose. What is important is how cute you look at the game!!