Sarah's Home For The Holidays!

Auntie Sarah is back from China for the holiday! And she came bearing gifts! The girls got adorable silky asian outfits and Bei and Jing stuffed animals. So cute!! Gary and I got real Beijing Olympic shirts and chopsticks! We missed you Sarah and am glad you are here for a little bit.

Sarah with Addison. She is checking out her silky pants!
Gracie looks nice and cozy with Auntie Sarah. See, they remember you!!

Gracie is still a little unsure about her silky outfit...

Addy with her new friend Jing!

The Start of Christmas Vacation!

Gary officially started his Christmas vacation! He has 16 days off, and the girls will be so thrilled to have him home for a bit. We went to his Sheldon staff Christmas party. The girls were a hit, as usual. They behaved so well, and their outfits (thanks Auntie Vanessa & Auntie Jill) were the biggest hit. We are looking forward to a wonderful Christmas and relaxing holiday!

This is actually taken at the very end of the evening...way past their bedtime. But they are still going strong!

Check out their cute outfits...they are stylin'!

Showing off their skills. They can go down the stairs with no hands. What an accomplishment!

Gracie and Mommy. What a pair!

Noah's 1st Birthday!

Our dear friends Eric and Stacy's baby turned 1! Noah shared his day at Scandia (family fun center) where the girls got to play putt putt for the first time. That was fun! Everyone had a great time watching Noah play and eat. We can't wait for our kids to grow up together!

The beautiful cake!
He can walk with his mower...a gift passed on from the girls.

Mommy and Addison having a good time.

Birthday boy Noah and proud Daddy!

Gracie and Addy liked to climb in the car and pretend to drive.

Addison's version of miniature golf--walk the ball into the hole and drop it!

Getting ready for the swing...and still a lefty! Too bad I can't figure out which kid that is. I believe it is Gracie...right?? Actually, might be Addy. Wow!

Oh just a few pics...

Gracie just finished eating a cookie. I think she liked it!
Addison most likely enjoyed it too! Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?

This is how they were in the morning before they woke up. Their heads are touching too! So cute!!!

Tree Farm

We went to the tree farm and got a tree today. Even though we are disappointed that we aren't moving in to our new house for Christmas, we decided to decorate our small condo with a tree. We'll call it our Charlie Brown tree. It's cute and about the same size as the girls so it's perfect!! The girls had a good time picking out their new tree. You'll have to stay tuned for pictures of it all decorated...

Looks like Addy is all ready for Christmas! She'd be a good little elf, wouldn't she?
All bundled up and ready to pick out their first tree.

Gracie found the one she wants...and it is the perfect size.

Addy doesn't know where to begin. Sooo many trees to pick from!

Tree Lighting in Downtown Vacaville

The whole town of Vacaville gathered for the Merriment of Main and tree lighting ceremony. Everyone enjoyed the lights, festivities, and all the treats that the local businesses provided. It was a great way to get in the Christmas spirit and the girls people watched and tried to take it all in.

The beautiful tree! Eat your heart out Rockefeller Center! :)
The family of four enjoying the festivities.

The girls picture is a part of the P for the word Peace. Unfortunately it isn't visible.

This was a collage of many Vacavillians.

Look at those cuties holding hands! Trying to keep each other warm I guess.

Our first picture with Santa! The girls wanted nothing to do with his lap...we could feel them shaking at our first attempt. Maybe next year...