This is what happens...

...when mom tries to sleep in on a Saturday.

Playtime

For some reason, I used to think "Playtime" was stressful with the kids. I have no idea why. They didn't move anywhere and my involvement was pretty much making sure there were batteries in the jumperoo. But alas, I was afraid they would start screaming bloody murder at any second or lack a skill that I was not teaching them properly.

Now, two years later, Playtime is just, well fun with my babies.

"I'd like some soup"

"Oh good. It's very tasty."

Uncle Matt & Aunt Melissa

We had some special guests this weekend. A good time was had by all, especially Lily.

Pig tales

Dear Little Girl. You are growing up too fast. Please slow down. Mommy.

Today was the first day I was able to put Lily's hair in pigtails. As many of you know the whole reason I ever wanted a daughter was so that I could put her hair in pigtails. Today, marked the first time.

In other big girl news, Lily is now fully potty trained. I only hope her brother is as cooperative.

Also, dad is out of town. Let's eat cake. For breakfast.

Lily doesn't really like the cake part. She just scoops off all the chocolate icing and gives the cake to Zane.

Snack time madness: MINE

(a glimpse into my everyday)

(that's a chip being hurled across the kitchen...and yes disciplinary action was taken on both parties after the camera was put down)

Rainy day fun

Lily laughs fiendishly.

"You only said no stamping the counter."

How to burn energy when it's cold and rainy outdoors. Garage chase!

Bailey

She secretly dreams of being a snow leopard.

Useful Kid Tricks

Zane Dance Party 2011

He always has been and will be, a dancing machine.

...and as you can tell at 1:50, we are potty training.

Lily has a pet

and his name is Zane. Notice how she points to the cup.

(and listen for the "good boy" at 0:36)

Cotton Bowl 2011

Jason and I had the distinct privilege of going to the Cotton Bowl this year! Thanks to Pop who was able to pull our seats and man, were they good seats. Nana and PawPaw also drove up from Houston to come and babysit Zane and Lily so that we could have the whole night off! It almost felt like we were back in college again.

And this really made us feel like we were back in college again. Dom was Jason's roommate and Jenny was my roommate. And also...our best man and maid of honor. I feel so lucky to have them both in our lives.

Kyle and Erin were also in attendance.

The sunset during our tailgate gave us a glimmer of hope that the game would be a good one.

The four of us...well 4.5 of us. (can't wait to meet Emma's little sister!)

We had a great time and even though we lost, I'm so grateful we got to go.

Enough about me...look at my cute children.

Zane sleepy...Lily up to no good.

Sunday Snow!

It's snowing!

Random pictures from the kitchen island

We made some homemade guacamole. Zane approved and devoured the whole thing himself.

Lily working on her dry erase mats.

I LOVE this. Lily is my daughter. We were working in her workbook and she says, "what's this?". I said, "you need to connect the arrow to the star..." before I could get out, "...by connecting the camels in the path" She goes "OK!" and connects them and looks at me like, duh that was easy, next please.

hmmm...interesting, Zane is giving his right hand a try. Ambidextrous?

Christmas morning

The big reveal!

(Grandma is more of the Christmas hostess, I'm more of the sit on the couch and observe type) :)

Lily rocking out on her new keyboard, with her new ballerina skirt, with her new helmet. The helmet was fortuitous as you will see.