Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow....

We headed outside last night to enjoy the snow! We had a blast! Enjoy the video!

Christmas 2009

We had a great Christmas this year. We spent time in Cincy, Dayton, and our own home. Emma was able to wake up in her own home this year. It was darling watching her walk down the stairs and her smile when she saw the presents under the tree. We talked a lot about how it was Jesus' Birthday, and during Church she almost had a melt-down because she wanted to see the animals that were a part of the manger scene in the church foyer. Kate likes looking at the lights and is a perfect little angel.

The best presents that John and I could ever ask for!

Emma has mastered opening gifts! Santa got her a trampoline, new clothes, a soccer ball, a new signing time video, big girl undies, and a few other toys. After she would unwrap each gift, she would say "open dis Momma" - too cute!

Little sister got some practice with opening gifts too! She liked to eat the paper too!

Only Emma's personal stylist, Aunt Bec, would buy her designer shoes for Christmas!

GG feeding Kate some cereal. She's really getting the hang of it. We'll be moving on to veggies very soon!
Emma taking a ride on Great Grandpa Weatherwax's walker. She thought she was hot stuff!

Emma and James got matching Mustang power wheels! Now they have cars just like Papa Zinser! They even had t-shirts that said "Papa's Racing Team." It was a riot watching her buzz around - I can only imagine what it'll be like in 2024 when she gets her driver's license!

"No Thank You Santa"

The girls' school had their annual holiday open house tonight. We've been reading about Santa, talking about Santa, singing about Santa, so I thought that when we'd go meet Santa - Emma might do a little better this year...NOT! She was terrified, again! Oh well, we'll keep trying. On the other hand, Miss Kate enjoyed meeting Santa for the first time! Enjoy the pics!

Deck the Halls...

How cute is this?!?!

Emma loved helping decorate the Christmas tree this year, and she loves turning the tree on and off. She'll say "pretty lights Mama" as we drive by houses and she's singing "Jingle Bells." It is going to be a fun Christmas!

Cereal and Cheeeeeeese!

We were blessed to be able to spend Thanksgiving with both of our families! We drove the "Ohio Triangle" between Cbus, Dayton, and Cincy. We had lunch with the Weatherwax's and dinner with the Zinser's. I am so thankful for my precious children, my loving and supportive husband, and for my gracious family and friends. What's not to love about a holiday that surrounds itself around eating!!

With all of us stuffing our faces, we thought Kate would like some food too! Here is Kate having her first cereal. Can you imagine going from an all liquid diet to solids? Its quite an adjustment for a baby! We're still working on it...

Here are a couple of Emma's 2 year photos. Maybe if she gets her Daddy's height, she'll be a super model. Look at the poses that Emma struck! Work it little girl!

Baptism

The girls were both baptized on November 15th at St. Brendan's Church. Deacon Jim performed the baptism and both girls did well. Emma's Godparents are Kim and Jim, and Kate's Godparents are Rebecca and Grandpa Z. Kate wore the same gown that I wore when I was baptized, and that made it very special.

Kate 4 mos update

I thought that Emma was a laid back baby, well that was until we had Kate. She rolls with the punches and is very content! She is a little smiling machine and she's talking and starting to blow bubbles. She's trying to roll over but her behind is not allowing her to do so :) I wonder where she gets that from?!?! Everything is going into her mouth, and she'll get a pretty good grip on anything she gets a hold of! She's sleeping like a champ, and she loves her thumb. We'll probably be starting cereal soon!

Daddy's response to Emma saying "Kate eat pretzel." She loved the salt!

Kate 4 mos stats: 17 lbs (95%) and 25 inches (50%)