Clara's Christmas Story at Church

I've been truly terrible about updating my blog lately (sorry), but I did want to attach the link to the Christmas Story Clara was in at our church. She's only in two songs (she's the youngest member of the entire Children's Choir), but she did a great job :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9FvT8Xx1Wg&feature=youtu.be

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day was fun this year!!

First there were a few gifts (like matching dresses and M&Ms)

 

 

Matching Dresses:

Oh Miss Clara

We then had a spontaneous playdate with the Evans - the girls love playing with Zachary and Victoria.

Playtime

Lunch

 Then while the girls took a nap one of our favorite babysitters came over and we left to go to Painting with a Twist!

Preparing to paint and twist :)

Focused

I did the left and Bryan did the right 

a joking picture

Our double date 

We did a switch-a-roo to see how they matched up as a joke

Then we went to Outback for dinner, came home and put our little tiny Valentines to bed. It was a good day!

Christmas Part 6: Evans Family

Christmas afternoon we spent with the lovely Evanses! 

We ran a little bit late because the girls were sleeping, but we did make it there eventually :)

Clara enjoyed building a Gingerbread House with Alexandra, Ronnie & Maddie. They were patient with her and let her help. 

Emma Lou mostly just watched and talked about who-knows-what :)

The girls couldn't believe it when they received even more gifts!

Her expression cracks me up

They loved crafting and coloring with Grandpa. 

Before it was completely dark the girls wanted to play outside on the trampoline and swing. 

Chatting with Paw

Even Daddy got in on the jumping and flipping business!

High jump!

We are so blessed with our family. 

Christmas Part 5: Christmas Morning

Christmas Morning!!

The girls woke up and found out Santa visited us at night and filled up our stockings with goodies!

Princess hats and socks, some little balls, and stickers, oh my!

and the best part according to Clara? CANDY!

Then Mommy & Daddy had a few things for the girls and each other.

Emma got a little pediatrican set to match all of Clara's princess dress ups

Clara borrowed it immediately

Dinosaur soccer ball!

 Elsa helmet for Clara and Minnie Mouse for Emma. 

Leading up to our big surprise!! a JEEP!

Then we took a break and went for a nice walk and then to to the park!

When we got home from the park, the girls did some playing and dress-up-ing, before nap time.

After they wake up from their naps it'll be time to go see Meatball and Grandpa and the rest of the Evans!