Christmas 2010

We had a jammed-packed Christmas. The girls & their dad recovered from the stomach bug just in time to make our trip to Hot Springs Christmas Eve. We had 5 gift-openings in 2 days! The girls had so much fun seeing all of their family & eating good food! They are such good travelers, so adaptable to any situation. Our biggest problem was trying to keep them safe in non-childproof houses because they are such explorers. We are still trying to unpack & find room for all of their toys. Favorites so far are their talking teapot & kitchen with accessories.

It didn't take long for Lexa to figure out how to open gifts. Typical Lexa, sitting alone, completely content.
Lexa's favorite toy--except it wasn't hers...it was cousin Billy's
LuLu being silly
Lexa modeling her tutu. Soon after she applauded once she realized everyone was watching her!
Geneva modeling her new purse & tutu
Geneva entertaining her Great Aunt Jean
Monkey with Mommy
Andrea capturing Geneva for a quick photo
This is proof that my Dad got way too many Christmas presents (he frequently complains that he doesn't get any presents). He is such a big kid!
Geneva being a ham as usual. She will do anything for a laugh!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from our family to yours. I have to admit I am a bit of a scrooge. This is NOT my most favorite time of the year, running around like a mad woman fighting traffic trying to find the perfect gifts that will turn out not to be perfect. Add that with 3 members of our household with the stomach virus. Yes, I know I am holding my breath that I don't make the fourth. But I know the girls will really enjoy the big day & more importantly everyone will enjoy seeing their beautiful faces. Love to you all!
Outtakes from our Christmas photoshoot

18 months

Sitting still (just for a second), on Great Aunt Martha's lap



Geneva playing the piano with Great Aunt, Nita. The child LOVES music.

The girls turned 1 1/2 years old on Thanksgiving day. I can't believe my little babies are so big. They are at such a cute age, learning something new everyday. They really are like sponges soaking up everything in sight. Words they can say: momma, dadda, sista (sister), Jesus, stinky, hi, bye-bye, ball, book, puppy, kitty cat, Corkie, Pop, nanna (banana), cheese, twokey (turkey), jew (juice), cup, bowl, baby, apple, cracker, egg, tree, no, nose, mouth, belly button, diaper, shoe, sock, all gone, bippie (pacifier). They are starting to put two words together, mainly "hi __" or "bye-bye ____." They can point to all their body parts, hold up 1 finger when asked "how old are you", & bring things when asked (bring mommy your shirt, bring mommy your shoe, etc.). They raise their hands & say "whoo" when asked to call the Hogs. They love to be outside & to encounter any new adventure. They had a great Thanksgiving visiting family & being the center of attention. Lexa is really coming out of her shell. She has such a sweet disposition. Daddy calls her an old soul. She still enjoys reading her books, flipping threw each page whispering as she goes. She loves Whiskey, hugging him frequently. She loves to study me, copying what I do, especially when I am cooking. Still quite the momma's girl. Geneva is 100% the performer. She has such a funny personality & loves to entertain, will do anything for a laugh. She loves to dance, loves music. She loves her "sista" kissing her many times throughout the day. If Lexa cries or is upset, Geneva runs to her aid. Still Daddy's girl.

STATS from the doctor:

Geneva: 21 lbs., 9 oz.

31.89 inches

Lexa: 24 lbs., 11 oz.

32.68 inches