Christmas 2014

Wow.  Christmas is always a whirlwind.  This year was pretty easy.  We went back and forth between our house and Papa Skinny & Grandma Julie's house. 

 

 

Opening presents at home from Mom & Dad.

 

 

Time to go to Grandma Julies & Papa Skinny to open some presents.

 

 

Back to our house to open our Christmas Eve boxes.  Each box has a pair of jammies, a movie, snacks and a book.

 

 

Santa came to our house!  Cooper got a bunch of Paw Patrol things.

 

 

Back to Grandma and Papa's for Christmas Day Dinner.

Tenley Monthly: 2

Age:  2 Months
Weight:  11lbs
Length:  23in

Milestones:  She started smiling more and cooing.   She's probably going to be a chatty kid, just like her brother.  Gosh, I wonder where they get that from.  :)

Sleep:  She hates sleeping in her crib.  She does pretty well in her RockNPlay though.

Best Moment:  Seeing Cooper want to be with her.  He already wants to play with her and doesn't realize that in a couple months, she'll be chasing him. 

Health:  She's a healthy, happy girl.  Now that we have her on the Nutramigen formula, it has done wonders.  The Nexium is also doing wonders for her acid reflux.

Things I want to remember:  Her smiles.   The moments where her eyes come into focus and she's able to actually see your face and starts to recognize you. 
**Her first playdate.  Mandy brought over Briggs and Bridget brought Connor.   Tenley was born on October 28, Briggs was 9 days later, and then Connor was another 6 days after that.  They are all going to be such great friends!
**Her first Christmas!  She couldn't open presents or anything this year, but next year she's really going to love it!

 

Suprise!! Happy 30th Wedding Anniversary!

This is now the 2nd surprise party we have thrown for my parents in less than 5 years.  We did one when they turned 50, and now for their 30th wedding anniversary.

Chelsea, Jenna and I rented the Willow Creek shelter house.   With the help of mom's best friend, Deb, we were able to pull it off.  We sent out invites to all their closest friends and family.   About 40 people showed up.  We decorated the night before and it looked absolutely perfect!

Deb and Roger picked Mom and Dad up at their house and told them they were going out to eat at Tweeters in Okoboji.  When they drove by Willow Creek, Roger turned in.  They knew something was up.   We surprised them for sure!   They were both tearing up.  (Dad much worse than Mom.  Hehe.)

Oh wait... There is one more surprise.  Pastor Barb is here to renew your vows.  It is something Mom has talked about for 5 years.