Post-Christmas Clean-Up

I think we're drowning in new toys here! All of us were blessed with great gifts from family, and the kids have been having a blast playing with all of their new things. From Santa, Cara and Nora each received what they requested - a train track (C) and a reindeer toy (N). They were sad that they didn't get to see Santa and his reindeer, though. They were hoping he might stop in. ;) Santa brought Fiona several good books that all of the kids have been enjoying.

Cara and Nora have both been loving their new LeapPads from Mimi and Grandpa. Nora often calls hers an iPad, just like her iPad at school. Fiona isn't too jealous since she has so many other fun toys to play with. One of her favorite pastimes this week is stealing play money from Cara's new cash register. You can imagine how pleased this makes Cara!

We spent several days in Wichita Falls visiting family. The weather made us come home a little early, but the kids still had a lot of fun with their extended family. They are still asking to see them. I expected little terrors destroying Grandma's antiques and Christmas decorations, but they were surprisingly good. Cara and Nora also slept in their new sleeping bags for the first time and although the first night was a big sleepless fail, the next night was fine. Fiona isn't a huge fan of pack 'n plays, but I can't say I blame her! They don't look too comfy.

All in all, the kids have had a great couple of months between their birthdays in November, Thanksgiving in November, and Christmas festivities in December! They went to 4 different Christmas parties between each of the twins' schools and a couple of playgroups we are in.