Snowin' in the metro...

We got snow in the metro! It's a joke we've had since we moved to New Mexico. On the news they always say we're gonna get snow in the metro...and it never happens. So, when it does...we get all excited. So, of course...we had to go outside and play and take some pictures of it. Feels like a white Christmas.

Jake...it's snowing in the metro

Hey, little snow bunny

Having some fun in the snow...

I love the little footprints

Sophie was amazed...

Hey Jake...over here

It's the little things right? Like snow, kids, smiles and happiness...the little blessings God gives us everyday. We are looking forward to Christmas and we hope it snows then too. Not quite snow man making weather...but we still appreciated the snow. Jake & Sophie are so much fun. Love my little ones. 

Noah's 1st Birthday

Happy 1st Birthday to our cousin, Noah. He had a fun Christmas themed Birthday party with a very special visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus. Jake & Sophie had a good time. 

Noah wasn't feelin' it...

Jake is not scared of Santa

But Sophie is scared of Santa...so I had to hold her. Maybe next year...

Sophie took over Noah's hi-chair. As soon as he left she went over and told me to put her in it. Which is strange, because she won't sit in a hi-chair at home or at restaurants. 

 All the kids were playing and running around...Sophie wasn't quite sure...but after a few minutes of watching...she decided to get out there too! 

Here's the birthday boy! He's walking...

Sophie & Jake found this case full of old cars & trucks...you know Jake, he knew what every truck was. 

Jake told Santa what he wanted for Christmas; a digger, a backhoe, a semi and a John Deere

All of us with Santa...Sophie still crying

Mmmmm....these cupcakes are good. Let's just say that green frosting stains! 

All of  Noah's cousins & friends

Sophie wanted to grab the clip out of this little girls hair so bad...

My little princess

 Happy Birthday Noah! 

Thank you to the Ellenburg family for including us. We had lots of fun! 

Holiday Fun

I love my Jake. He's so much fun. He got this gingerbread train kit and was dying to put it together. Didn't come out exactly like the picture on the box...which, if you ask me...some artist did. But, we were very proud of it nonetheless. Sophie wanted to help too...but she ate more of the pieces than anything. So, we put her to bed and finished. 

Handsome Boy...always ready to pose for a picture.

Our Gingerbread Train! 

Putting the finishing touches on...

Jake & Sophie's tree

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree...how I love your branches...

Christmas Parade

We went to the Christmas Parade this weekend too. Our friends, The Chimenti's invited us to watch it with them out in front of Insight (Damian's office building right on Central). It was perfect. They had it catered, had some beers for the adults and yummy treats for the kids. They were all ready to watch. We could hear the sounds of the parade coming down the street and we were getting excited! 

Sophie had to have her own chair...she was ready. 

Jake was yelling for Santa to come down the street already

 Jake's 2 favorite things in the parade. A crane and a helicopter! 

Here's the 3 stooges; Jake, Hunington & Alana

I felt so bad...Sophie saw them taking a picture and ran over to be a part of it. But, I didn't see her until after I snapped it. See her little head there! 

Sophie...LEAVE THE TREE ALONE! 

Jake was singing Patty Cake to Memphis and Sophie was trying to wrestle him. 

So, who knew a tin of popcorn would keep kids so occupied. They couldn't get enough. 

Sophie & Layla were the last ones standing...still eating popcorn after all the big kids got out of the way.

It was a very fun night. Weather was nice. But, once it got cold we had the option of going back into the office. That worked out perfectly. Plus, the potty for the kids...nice too.
Thanks to the Chimenti's...now that's the way to watch a parade!
Merry Christmas!

Let the Christmas Festivities Begin....

 We had a very nice weekend...kicking off the Christmas Season. We went to the Old Town Stroll for the lighting of the big tree and to see Santa. The weather was perfect. It was cold...but not too cold. We bundled up and walked around for a bit. Got some hot chocolate and some yummy bizcochito cookies. Saturday morning we got up and took all the decorations out. Dad did a great job hanging the Christmas lights outside with Jake's help. Our house looks beautiful. 

Jake was ready to go. Wanted me to take a picture of him on this big rock

Mom & Sophie Linda. I love her in this jacket & hat...so perdy

Well, this would have been a good picture...if the guy hadn't moved. 

There's the tree. Old Town is so beautiful at Christmas. I love the luminarias. 

Dad & Jake checking out the luminarias. 

Love this picture...

Waiting for Santa

Jake--always posing. 

Jake went right up to Santa and told him what he wanted for Christmas. Sophie wasn't sure!

Handsome boy! 

Sophie was definitely SURE she didn't want to take a picture with this old guy. 

A very nice evening. We are looking forward to Christmas. Maybe we'll even get a white snow covered Christmas? The kids can't wait for Santa. Have a Happy Holiday everyone.