A very busy weekend

We had a very busy weekend. First, Friday night mommy and daddy had a Christmas party to attend for Scott's client T-Systems at the House of Blues. It was the first time we had been there and we had a great time. We had free drinks and a nice buffett for dinner. Grandma and Nei Nei took care of the kids and they took them to see Christmas lights around the area. Everyone had a good time. Even mommy and daddy had to get really dressed up for the party. It was kind of fun dressing nice since I don't get to do that very often.

Saturday morning, it was daddy son day. Daddy, Logan and PawPaw went down to North Park Center to tour the trains they have every year. Logan had a blast but what made it even more special was it was just the guys which was kind of cool. Brooklyn stayed at MeMe's house and they baked cookies and went shopping for Lilly. Everyone had a great time. I had Madison and we went shopping and then I came home to start cleaning my house. Saturday evening Brooklyn had a birthday party to attend. Her name is Lauren and they go to dance together. Brooklyn was just excited because she hasn't been invited to a lot of birthday parties.

I need to read to Brooklyn so I will update more later. I also have pictures to add as well.

Another day closer till Christmas

This morning, mommy had to go see the hand surgeon. Friday I had an MRI on the wrist to see if there were any cysts or tears. The report came back with a gangolian cyst (don't ask me what that is). She tried to drain the cyst but was unsuccessful soI am going to have the wrist drained but with some local annesthesia so that is scheduled for New Years Eve.

After I dropped Brooklyn off at school, I went with Campbell's mom to go Christmas shopping for the two girls. We both got them jean jackets with a Hello Kitty face on back. Its adorable and I know the girls will like it a lot.

Nothing else to report.

Madison's 15th month check up

This morning we went to see the doc for her 15 month check up. She now weighs in at 20.14 pounds, which is in the 20th % in weight. Her height measured at 31 inches and that puts her in the 55th % and then her head was 44 1/2 cm which means 15%. She is growing nicely. She did have to get three shots so she wasn't a happy campter when we left but overal she did good. Mommy was proud of her.

This past weekend Logan got a haircut and he looks adorable. Daddy took him and he sat in the chair this time all by himself. What a big boy. I have included a picture of his new hair cut. l

Who sat with Santa

Today was a big day for the three little ones because today we were going to see Santa. I was so excited because I thought that Logan would be so thrilled to sit on his lap. Everytime we see him at Stonebriar mall he would be fascinated with him.

Today was a little different story. I had plans to go to North Park because I fell in love with the backdrop there but they don't start taking pictures till 11 am and you can start getting tickets at 9am. It wouldn't have worked with our schedule so we went to Willow Bend. Their set up is the polar express and it was very cute. As usual, I didn't bring our regular camera to take additional pictures. The kids were able to play in fake snow and they had fun with that. Of course is got everywhere so by the time you were going to take pictures you didn't have that much time to get it off of you.

When it was our turn, Brooklyn went right up to Santa and sat on his lap. She was real quick on telling him that she wanted a doll house. Logan on the other hand didn't want anything to do with Santa. We waited a little and then he warmed up and went up to Santa to say hi and touch his suite but when it was time to get the picture he got scared. Therefore, he didn't make the picture. We got Madison on his lap and she just screamed but we got a cute picture anyway. Brooklyn just was at awe and she made sure that santa told us that she wanted the doll house. She has already told daddy and mommy that she was concerned that the sleigh wouldn't be big enough for the doll house but we told her magic and that she shouldn't worry about it.

Santa came early for mommy. I got a new phone today. I got the Iphone by At&T and I am having fun with it. It just so happened that Logan just broke my other phone the other day so I was happy when we decided to upgrade my phone. Daddy and mommy were having fun playing with their new phones.

This evening we went to look at the Christmas lights. Mommy had made out the December calendar so I thought tonight would be a good night to see the lights. We always take the kids to Deer Field to see all the Christmas lights. You would think that going early in the month there wouldn't be a lot of traffic and we were right. The only downside was I don't think everyone had decorated yet but that was fine with us. What was funny though was by the time we got to the neighborhood, Logan and Madison were sound asleep. Madison woke up at half time but then again fell asleep. By the time we left the subdivision, Brooklyn was sound asleep. Mommy was smart and had everyone in their pajamas so it was easy to put everyone to bed.

Overall today was a great day and evening with the whole family.

TGIF

This week has been fast. It seems during the holidays the days go by faster and then you wonder where all your free time has gone. Brooklyn was glad to get back to school. This month they are learning about different countries and this week they learned about France. She has had fun so far learning about different countries. She also told me that the school checked her vision today and she got to wear funny glasses. She thought that was pretty cool.

Madison really had an up and down week. She has been sick with some sort of stomach virus where she couldn't keep anything down and then have really bad poopy diapers. Not fun. I think by the end of this week I washed more of her bedding then I ever have and changed her sheets more than I can count on my fingers. Today she has been okay but we will see. Madison is also just walking everywhere. Once she figured that out, she enjoys walking and using her push toys, etc. She loves playing with her brother and sister but at times they get mad because she is into all their toys and making messes. You can't keep anything clean with her around.

Logan is Logan. Mommy listens to the Christmas music in the house and in the car and when we get in the car and he hears a song that he likes he loves to dance in his carseat and humm the words. Its really cute and he has a big smile on his face. He is talking more and more everyday. He trying to be a big boy by drinking out of cups, but we still have accidents. If I can only get rid of his bottle and get him potty trained then we are good to go.

This weekend we plan on seeing Santa and North Park Center. We are going to a different santa this year because I fell in love with the background of this santa and he well known around the country. We are also allowed to take our own pictures if we don't want to purchase their photographs which I think was pretty cool as well. We will see what happens and hopefully the kids will cooperate. I will be keeping my fingers crossed.

A winter wonderland in Frisco, Texas

Did we wake up to a surprise or what. Brooklyn has been asking for snow for quite some time but I told her that mommy doesn't have any control on the weather. You can never believe what the weather people say so I just thought that we wouldn't get any snow but this time I was wrong. I told Brooklyn this morning to come downstairs because I had a surprise, it was snowing. You should have seen her face. She was so excited to see the white fluffy flakes. Logan woke up and I told him to go to his window and he was at awe. I am not sure if he really knows what this white stuff is but he had fun looking at it. I opened the door for Lilly to go out to potty and she looked outside and immediately backed away from the door. She didn't want anything to do with the snow. I had to kick her out to potty. Enjoy the pictures I posted of our winter wonderland.

A Great Report Card

Well Brooklyn brought home her monthly progress report from school. According to her teachers, she has mastered these categories: can recognize her printed name, holds pencil correctly, and recognizes her colors. She is still progresing on talking clearly and recognizing her shapes (the shape being rhombus). Mommy and daddy are real proud of her. In January, we will have a teacher/parent conference where we will sit with both teachers and discuss her progress from day one to present. I actually can't wait for that because just in the matter of the months she has been in school, I have seen a big transformation in her knowledge. She also saw Dr. Kadesky today and we got a good report from him as well. I hope that we can stay out of his office for the rest of the year and the months ahead.

Madison felt a little better today. She has her stamina back but still has bad diahrhea. (I am not sure if I spelled that correctly or not) She at least is more vocal and has more energy. Mommy and daddy have her on a very bland diet and no milk for right now. So far, no one else has gotten what Madison had.

Logan is still Logan. He really is becoming more vocal and has an attitude as well. Both Brooklyn and Logan are really starting to fight more. I see hitting and even biting between the two. Minus the biting, I try to let Brooklyn and Logan figure out what their fighting about. Its great problem solving for Brooklyn. Logan might be a little small to understand that but its great practice.

Other than that, nothing else to report.