Eden's Christmas Program and Class Party

 On Friday, December 16th, Eden's class had their Christmas program and party.  Eden's class sang several songs and then she and a few others were chosen to participate in another classes performance.  She sang all the songs really well and all the other classes too;)  The other class did a thing where each letter of the alphabet represented a word from the birth story of Jesus.  The letter "A" was for Angel so Eden came out onto the stage and got to stand on a stool for the whole story.  She did great and stood still the entire time.  We were all so proud of her.

After the school program, all the classes had their Christmas parties.  I stayed and helped out with it.  A good time was had by all the kids but there were a few melt downs from several including Eden.  She got upset during the book exchange because she ended up with one that wasn't wrapped beautifully so she didn't want it.  Low and behold it was a Fancy Nancy book that she LOVED!!!  The party was a great way to end the semester and get ready for the new year.

Hard to see Eden but she is in a bright red dress right in the middle of the picture.

 Our little Angel.  The first one out all by herself.

 Slowly, everyone else started joining her.  The manger scene:)  So of course we got everything on camera and the funniest thing happened and Michael missed it.  I can't remember if he had zoomed into Eden or over to the the class reading the story but the little boy who played Joseph (standing by Mary in the blue) was leaning on his cane and he leaned to far forward and fell straight forward.  It was HILARIOUS!!!  My mom, Lindsay, and I were laughing hysterically.  He got up so fast too.  Michael never even knew it happened.  I SO wish we had that on camera.  We could have won some money on America's Funniest Video.  

 Getting the official pictures after her program.

 Eden and her teacher, Mrs. Stacey.

 My mom and sister were able to make it. 

 During the class party, they got to decorate a Christmas tree (a sugar cone turned over on a sugar cookie).  Eden enjoyed decorating and did really well spreading her icing and placing her M&M's.  

 The class about to start the book exchange.

This is what Eden gave Mrs. Stacey for her Christmas gift.  I saw the idea on pinterest and thought it was really cute, so I made one.  Mrs. Stacey ended up running out of time at the party so she didn't open her gifts there.  Later that night I got a Facebook message from her and it said, "I was upset earlier that I didn't get the chance to open gifts with the kids there, but then I was glad when I got home and opened Eden's, because you parents would have seen me crying like a baby!! The crayon letter was such a special surprise!!  Thank you so much for such a thoughtful gift!!"  I'm glad she liked it.

Santa Pictures

We went and saw Santa on Saturday and the girls loved him, especially Eden.  She gives him the biggest hug and gives him an ear full of things on her wish list.  Some of her list this year includes: a bike, scooter, swing set, a Rapunzal dress, make-up, earrings, a big castle, and other random things here and there.  Not sure where she got some of her things.  I hope she isn't too disappointed, I'm not sure Santa can carry all that down the chimney;) She can't wait until Christmas.  She asks all the time when she can open her gifts and Harper's.  I guess she figures Harper can't open her own.  I hope Eden landed on Santa's nice list this year.

Harper at 2 Months Old

 Harper was two months old on Dec. 3rd, 2011.  She had her two month doctor's appointment on Monday the 5th.  Here are her stats:

Weight:  14 lb. 11 oz. (99%)
Height:   24 1/2 inches (98%)
Head circ: 15 3/4 inches (80%)

Harper is a big girl.  Harper was two inches longer and two pounds heavier that Eden was at her two month appointment.  We always get asked how old she is and when we say two months everyone always says, "Wow, she is big."  Ha.  She is definitely healthy.  The doctor said she looked great and was growing like a weed.  He did find an ear infection looking her over so she started an antibiotic for that.  I hope she doesn't end up having a ton of them like Eden.  I guess we will just have to watch her closely.

Harper is so smiley these days and loves her floor time.  She is so content laying on the floor just looking around and kicking her legs like crazy.  She can do this for hours.  She loves to have us talk to her and she will talk back.  We all love hearing her "coo" and "goo" at us.  Eden gets so excited and says "Harper is talking to me!"  She loves that Harper is starting to respond to her more.  Eden just told me today, "Mom, I'm glad we have a baby."  So sweet.  Harper is sleeping fairly well at night.  Usually from 11:30 pm to 6-6:30 am solid, which I am very thankful for but is still not quite enough sleep for this mommy.  I need my eight hours and I'm just not getting it.  Oh well.  Hopefully it will be soon.  Harper is still not a fan of her car seat.  She screams the majority of the time until she exhausts herself to sleep.  Just this week she has started wearing 3-6 month clothes because of her long torso.  I can't believe it.  Eden was true to size the whole first year so this moving up early is kind of throwing me off a little:)  Harper is still eating like a champ and the reflux medicine and adding rice to her bottles is still helping a ton.

Harper smiling big.

 Harper's first bath off the sling.  She likes sitting up SO much better.

 We had our first snow last week.  Eden was so excited but it was a school day for her so she couldn't stay home and play. 

The following pictures are a few of Harper's expressions.  I love them ALL!

 Her biggest smile is open mouth and eyes almost closed.  So sweet.

 "OOOOOoooo"

 So beautiful. Right now her eyes are looking bluer and bluer but I'm not sure they will stay that way.  I would love it if they did though.

 We had a Christmas party with Michael's work one night and Granna, Grandmother, and Aunt Dee watched the girls while Betty ran errands with Brian.  In the picture they had just gotten there and Betty, Grandmother, and Aunt Dee were making Harper smile so big.  They all got a kick out of her.

 A little picture of our family in front of our tree.

 Michael with his girls.

 Love, Love, Love this picture of Harper.  

 Eden is starting to style and do her own hair.  She is getting pretty good with the clips.  I'm sure it won't be long before she starts braiding;)

These next pictures melt my heart.  Eden was talking and singing to Harper and Harper was lighting up. Harper could not have been any happier looking at her older sister and watching her.  They are so cute together.

Eden is such a little momma.  She will be the best mom someday.  She is so good with Harper.  She will get her paci or try soothing her by talking or singing to her and most of the time it works.  It really amazes me sometimes.  I can't wait to watch their relationship grow.

Jingle Bell Run 2011

 We participated in the Jingle Bell Run/Walk again this year.  Our good friends, the Keim's, little girl was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis when she was younger and now she is in remission after years of treatment.  We have walked in her honor for several years and we always have a great time.  They always have a big team and get everyone involved in it.  Eden always enjoys getting to see Santa and this year was no different.  The weather was great this year.  It wasn't too cold so we could all go and do it together.

Eden spotted Santa immediately and ran over to him and gave him the biggest hug.  She then proceeded to tell him her long Christmas list.

 Not exactly sure what Eden is doing here.

 The majority of the kids that were there with the "Hannah's Helpers" team.  Hannah is in the red dress.

 Our family picture.

 Eden spotted Santa again and ran over to him.

 Harper's first Santa experience.  She didn't mind him so much this year.

Our smiley little gift this year.  We LOVE her so much!  She is such a blessing to our family.

Charlie's Here

 Charlie, Eden's elf, came on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 3rd.  She was so excited to see him.  He even wrote Harper and Eden a letter and left them some goodies (books and a gingerbread house).  He is the nicest elf ever.  Eden loves to wake up every morning and look for him.  She has struggled a few times.  He hides himself pretty good sometimes;)  Charlie even made "Snow Rolls" for us for breakfast.  They were so good.  He knew Eden didn't like powdered donuts.  He definitely has been making the mornings better for us.  Eden actually wants to get out of bed and look for him.  Not sure what we will do when he has to return to the North Pole.  He will be missed by all;)

This is where Charlie decided to land for his first night, in a vacant, undecorated tree.

His letter and goodies for the girls.

 Eden's wonderful "snow roll" from Charlie.

I love Eden's excitement when she spotted Charlie.  She could not have been happier.  

Cute Pictures

 The other day I caught Eden laying beside Harper and holding her hand.  It was so sweet.  I can't wait until they can truly play together.

 My little Indian in her costume from school.  So cute.

 I love this little turkey hand print and it's saying.  Eden was so proud to show it to me.

 Sleeping Beauty in her car seat.  This rarely happens but it does after she has screamed herself to sleep.

Trying to catch another smile.  She gets distracted easily looking at the camera and stops.

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