Oklahoma Christmas

We spent Christmas in Oklahoma at Grandma and Granddad's house.  When we arrived, there was a surprise waiting for you -- a puppy!  You two worked together and decided, because of her creamy color, to name her Butterscotch. 

Santa brought the Penbo pet Katie wanted and she came with twins!  A pink little penbo baby for Katie and a purple baby for Ella.

Here we are on our 12-hour trek back to Louisiana -- notice how the van is stuffed to the brim with Christmas goodies?  Butterscotch is in Ella's lap. Katie is taking her time getting to know her.

Katie zonked out...

Ella's out...

and Butterscotch too.

The Holidays

When the holidays pass
I feel sad
Because I miss
All the fun that I had.

by Katie Brigman

Going to See Santa

Katie and Ella with Santa. 

Katie told him she wanted the Penbo and a beutiful pink princess dress.  Ella completely blanked on what she wanted and, initially, was very upset.  Then she remembered the song that says Santa knows everything (he knows when you are sleeping, he knows when you're awake.... he knows when you've been good or bad...), so she decided there was no need to worry.  He would get it right.

Katie

I found this in your school folder today... BEAUTIFUL!

Christmas Cookies

Ella (left) and Katie making Christmas cookies.

Ella rolling out more dough

Decorating the Tree

Hard at work. Ella is on the ladder and Katie is below.

Katie

Ella

Santa Wish List

When we saw Santa at school, you two got a little nervous because you didn't know what you wanted to ask Santa to bring you for Christmas.  So, I decided to take you shopping for your wish list.... see what kinds of things you might want to ask Santa to bring you.  Katie, you had the great idea of taking pictures of what you wanted.  So, here is your wish list.

Dear Santa, see below.

A beautiful pink princess dress complete with shoes, crown, and scepter for Katie please.

Ella would like a corresponding blue princess dress, with all accessories.

Ella will take any of these cute little animals.

Katie will take any (or all) of these.

Squishy dolls (aka polly pockets) are always nice.

Even more squishy dolls, please and thank you.

And a piggy bank.

Oh, and the number one spot on Katie's wish list is the Penbo pet.  She can't quit talking about it.  Please note, ** #1 ** on the list: Penbo, with baby penbo. Pink please.  Did I say Penbo with pink baby?  Yes, that's it. It sings, walks, talks, and dances.  Penbo please.  Pink.

Ella was having trouble deciding what to ask for, but eventually she found something she wanted.

I think we are all ready to see Santa now.

In the Eyes of the Beholder

This morning you both watched me as I immersed my face in skin products.  Ella, you asked, "What's that stuff for, Mommy?"  I answered, "To help me look young and beautiful."  Katie, you responded with... "You already are beautiful, Mommy!"   Ahhhh, pure sweetness.