Springs Preserve

We went to Springs Preserve this year with G Ma and Papa for the Christmas activities.  I have to say I was not impressed. It definitely was not as good as it had been in years passes but my kids didn't seem to notice. 

 

We saw Santa Clause, went on a slide, played in the fake snowfall,  walked the gardens, got faces painted and did a craft.

 

Here they are making their craft and eating their sugar cookie they decorated.

 

 

Davyn in back Jade in front

 

KK wanted a reindeer

 

Aidan wanted Santa Claus

 

Corbin refused to get his face painted.

 



Gift of Lights

We started a tradition last year to go and see the Gift of lights at the Speedway.  My kids love to go and see all the cool lights and I love it cause we can do it in our pj's.

 

We let all the kids climb into the front seat while we drive around.  Jade was sleeping so their are only pictures of Davyn.

 

 

I love starting traditions!

Sugar cookies

My kids love to bake and I am sad to say we don't do it very often but when we do they are beyond excited.  This year we made Sugar cookies for our goodies to take to our friends.  They loved cutting out their shapes and decorating them. 

 

I love those faces

 

 

Corbin enjoyed eating all the frosting and sprinkles.  I am not sure if any actually ended up on a cookie.

 

The twins enjoyed watching them while they ate their dinner.

Gingerbread houses at school

I love going to KK's school to help out in her classroom, but I don't get to do it as much as I would like to so when it does happen we are both excited.

 

They were making gingerbread houses with lots of yummy treats and needed some parents to come help out. 

 

Her finished product



Christmas Party

 

This is the second year we have gone to Trev's friends Christmas party.  Last year I didn't go but the kids told me all about it.  At this Christmas party they have Santa Claus come and he has a present for every kid there with their name on it.  KK and Aidan were so excited that they got to meet the real Santa and they know it is cause he had a present with their name on it.  So needless to say they were really excited to go back this year.  Aidan didn't get to go because he was out of town for Crew's birthday. 

 

KK telling Santa what she wants for Christmas

She told him she wants a baby sister

 

I was surprised that Aidan actually sat on his lap

 

 

The whole gang minus Aidan

 

 Aidan at Crew's awesome Superhero birthday party.



KK Student of the Month

At KK's school they have a assembly once a month to spotlight a child from each class.  Each month has a different quality they spotlight.  KK has been wanting to be Student of the Month since 1st grade but has never been chosen.  In the month of December, they were spotlighting children who had displayed the quality Respect and KK's teacher chose her.  She was beyond ecstatic and couldn't stop beaming. 

 

I am so very proud of her.  She is truly a blessing in my life.  I am lucky to be her mommy.

Grandma's Slack Goodies

I remember as a child that Christmas time was always filled with making goodies.  My mom was the best at making all kinds of different goodies.  This is a tradition that I want to pass on to my children but being a mother of five small children, I don't have the energy to go all out, so lucky for me my mom still is.  We went over to Grandma's house one weekend and spent the day making different treats.  My mom and Trista even spoiled me by making me my favorite treat when I had no more energy left to cook.  They made me divinity.  Christmas is not complete without divinity, and no one makes it like my mom.   

 

The kids had fun but they didn't last long before they lost interest and just wanted to play outside with the rest of their cousins.

 

Corbin stopping just long enough for me to snap a picture

 

Kids making chocolate covered pretzels and Reese's butter cups.

 

Jade getting his first taste of food thanks to Trista.

 

It was so fun and I hope this tradition continues for many years to come.

Scootie Potty Trained

We have succeeded finally.  I guess the third time is a charm.  I had tried two times previously but didn't last a day before I had quit.  I am a firm believer that if it takes more than a day they are not ready.  I know that it has more to do with me not being ready for the commitment but still that's my philosophy. 

 

I woke up one morning to Corbin crying.  I walked into his room and he was on his bed with his diaper off telling me he needed to pee.  He went potty on the toilet and from then on he was potty trained.  Of course a few accidents here and there but by far the easiest child so far.  From that day on he was potty trained at night, too.  KK took over a year to not pee her bed at night after she was potty trained and Aidan still is not completely.  He still has accidents quite frequently. 

 

Corbin is definitely my most stubborn child and he does things when he wants and how he wants to.  We had constant power struggle battles so its good he has such a cute face or he might not of survived this long.

 

Love this little monster! 

Christmas Ornaments

Every year since KK was born we have gone to the store and let each child pick one ornament for the Christmas tree.  This year we went to Michael's and they enjoyed taking their time picking their perfect ornament.  The three older ones helped the twins pick their very first ornaments.

Kids Playing

Sometimes I forget to stop and take pictures of the day to day things.  I know as years pass those are the days I will cherish the most.  Here is a night at the Waite's home.

 

KK playing with the babies.  This is Jade

 

Davyn laying on daddies lap

 

Boys wrestling just a little to close to the babies

Aidan and Corbin both trying to get the babies attention

 

Dad's music on in the background while the kid dance

 

I love my family and am grateful for the few slow moments in our lives, I can stop and realize just how blessed I am.

Twins 6 months old

My babies are getting so big.  I truly want them to stay little for a very long time.  I am in no hurry for them to grow up, but they are doing just that.  I can not believe they are already 6 months old. They are growing and learning new things everyday. 

 

Davyn

 

Jade (he was not happy without his thumb so we left it)

 

This is the first picture we took and it was the only truly happy one we got of them together.

 

This was towards the end and Jade was so over it.

 

I love being the mommy of twins!!!

Family Pictures 2012

Just the thought of trying to take family pictures gives me anxiety, but I thought if we were already going to be taking pictures of the kids on Thanksgiving, I might as well try to get some of the whole family as well.  At least the kids will have something to show for what our family looked like.  His sister took some on my camera so again nothing professional but they definitely show our kids personalities.

 

Trevor and Tara Waite Family 2012