Landry's 4th birthday

Four years ago today, I delivered our little miracle Landry Kate. I still remember running outside while the boys were playing basketball to whisper in Brian's ear I was pregnant. 36 weeks later little Landry decided to make her arrival on New Year's Eve. Never in a million years did I have any idea the love I could feel for a little girl and my willingness to suck it up and buy princess and pink stuff!

Let's not forget to mention the trip to the Disney Store with daddy where he got her a Cinderella gown and slippers, Prince Phillip, Prince Eric, and a Tangled night gown to go with the stuff she had already got: Snow White night light, a Rapunzel dress, Princess Tiana, Cinderella, and a princess book to help her learn to write!

Happy birthday baby girl, we love you!

Christmas 2011

Well, we survived round one of Christmas 2011. It was really weird and sad it being just the 4 of us this year. The boys won't be here until the 28th and the parents went to Houston for Christmas this year since Terra can't travel (she's the one that always causes trouble!) I couldn't make the drive to Houston because of my surgery, so it was a catch 22 :-(

We went to Christmas Eve service at church and both the girls loved all the lights
and Landry loves the candle lighting part. She stood up on the pew and waived her candle around like she was at Woodstock. She was very disappointed when it was over and wanted to stay for the next service so she could do it again.

We went home got in our jammies and read the Christmas Story and then Twas the Night Before Christmas. Then we locked Landry in her room. Yep locked, tied her door shut with a rope. Yep, we are awful parents, but if I get kicked in the head one more time, it may cause me to commit a felony and Santa couldn't come either.

She didn't seem to mind though. She told us that was the only way she would stay in her room and she knew if she didn't Santa wouldn't visit.

Landry woke up and I think she forgot all about Santa and Christmas. She came in our room asking to watch Bubble Guppies, go figure. She finally realized Santa had come when we finally went downstairs and then she couldn't get things opened fast enough. She didn't settle down until she found the ONE thing she had wanted all year, a Butterfly Barbie!

So then while the entire family was at Shannon's eating yummy Christmas dinner we had Texas Trash :-)

We ended the day going to see Grandma Morgan and taking her some Christmas stew. We got to see my uncle and aunt, too that I haven't seen in forever. Rylie ate enough German Chocolate cake for the entire German Army!

We had a good Christmas, but I'm ready for my boys to be home and the parents to be here, so we can have Christmas round 2!

Landry's First Dance Recital - Silent Night

Here is Landry in her first recital. She froze for a few seconds, but jumped back in - whew! i was surprised as she did great at rehearsal and was so excited to dance on the big black stage again! She did great in her 90 seconds of fame!!!

The Girls Visit with Santa

The girls got to visit Santa, well Landry did anyway. Rylie mainly just screamed and kicked him :-)

Photo Card

Fresh Snowflakes Christmas

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Disneyland 2011

All the pictures are on FB and I emailed link to those who don't use FB :-)

Landry's 1st Dance Class

Landry had her first dance class today. It's a combo ballet and tap class. She was having a lot of fun, but about 30 minutes into the 45 minute class she announced she was tired and just quit. She stood there like a statue for about 5 minutes, then finally joined in again when they started dancing to "Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed" and "If You're Happy and You Know It"

She's very excited to go back next week!

Rylie's First Birthday Party

We had Rylie's 1st birthday party today. Lots of family and friends came to celebrate with her. She was so funny with her cake. She was eating it like she was a dog!

Rylie's One Year Old Pictures

I can't believe my baby girl is going to be ONE on Tuesday. The year has really flown by. We had her picture taken today and of course big sister had to jump in!

Of course Landry couldn't keep from crawling around with her sister!

The Best Vacation Ever - Fort Morgan, AL

I can't even put it into words, best vacation we've ever had....beats Hawaii. We'll be back ever year from here on out!

Lots and lots and lots of pics.