Christmas 2010

The Weatherwax Family

A very special gift was given to Emma and Kate. They received 3 voice recorded books. Great Grandma and Grandpa Weatherwax read "Frosty the Snowman." Great Grandma Crider/GG read "The Very First Christmas." And Grandma and Grandpa Weatherwax read "Thank you, God, for Everything." The girls are truly blessed to have 3 great grandparents that are able to help celebrate the holiday.

The Zinser Family

Grandma and Papa gave the girls their very own bounce house!

Merry Christmas 2010

"This is my manger"

Grandma and Grandpa Weatherwax got the girls a darling nativity set. We have enjoyed playing with it and talking about the true meaning of Christmas. Just thought I'd share this cute video with you.

Breakfast with Santa

We headed to a local golf club this morning for breakfast with Santa. When Santa first walked into the room, Emma was terrified. She jumped out of her chair and onto my lap. After some bribing (Emma has a weakness for fruit snacks), we headed in to see Santa. Kate yelled out her classic "Hello" and waved.

The Warm-up

Emma: " Santa, where is Rudolph?"

Santa: "He is at the zoo visiting his cousins."

Emma: "I like the zoo. Where is your sleigh?"

Santa: "Outside waiting to take me back to the North Pole.

What would you like for Christmas?"
Emma: "A Dora DVD and 2 doggies."

(not sure where that came from!)

No tears! "I sat on Santa's lap Mommy!"

Tis the season...

It's the most wonderful time of the year...Yes it is!! As the kids get older, the holidays get better and better. Emma has really embraced the holiday spirit. We have been listening to Christmas carols since the beginning of November. The girls' favorite songs include Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Little Drummer Boy, Frosty the Snowman and All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth. Kate says "Ho Ho Ho" when we talk about Santa, and I'm very anxious to see Emma's reaction with Santa this year.

We have started a couple new traditions at our house. First, is our Elf named "Starburst" who came to visit after Thanksgiving. He keeps an eye on the girls and reports back to Santa Claus. Each morning the girls look around the house to find out where he's hiding. Secondly, Aunt Kim wrapped up 25+ Christmas books so that the girls have a holiday book to read every night before bed for the whole month of December.



I do have to share one of my favorite stories of the holiday season to date. We were driving to school last week and we saw about 8 deer hanging out in a few of our neighbors yards. After we turned off our street Emma states "Hey Momma, I didn't see the one with the red nose...I'll look better next time." I turned on Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and smiled, how cute is that?

Thanksmas

This year the Zinser's combined Thanksgiving and Christmas to form Thanksmas!

Zinser Cousins

We missed you Britney and Bryan

Little Zinser's
Special treats from Aunt Jill and Uncle Jim

"Little Miss Christmas" in action

Thanksgiving 2010

For Thanksgiving, we headed to Uncle John and Aunt Donna's house in Nashville, TN. We had a great visit with the family and enjoyed "Black Friday" shopping in downtown Franklin. I had to include this picture of homemade rolls. They are so delicious!

The Kathryn's: GG, Katey, and Kate

Shopping all day with the girls + no nap = passed out on the way home

John and Uncle John

Little Turkey

We have so much to be thankful for!

Happy 3rd Birthday Emma!

Good morning our sweet birthday girl!
A quick family photo before the party starts.
Someday we'll get everyone to smile at the same time!

Ms. Independent enjoyed opening all of her wonderful gifts.

A party isn't complete until you have a pinata!

Happy birthday dear Emma, Happy birthday to you!

Isla, Lily, Kate, Emma, James and Hailey

Grandma's "precious lamb" is 3!

Emma adds the Topps complete set-2010 edition to her collection.

Thanks Papa!

GG stopped by earlier this week for a pre-party.

89 years of beauty right here!

My sweet Emma, I have had a very good life. Success in life, sports and school, but nothing compares to the joy that you and Kate bring to me each and every day. I am so privileged to be your mother. Every day, your excitement for life amazes and inspires me. Each year gets better and better. Daddy and I have such a sweet, smart, hilarious, and strong willed little girl. I know that God has big plans for you, and I can't wait. I look forward to walking and guiding you through this adventure called life! I love you bunches. Love, Mom