Tons of Christmas Fun!

I have been AWFUL about keeping up with this blog! Christmas fun has taken it's toll on me, I guess! So- this post will catch up on all the fun we have been having. Molly couldn't be more excited for Christmas. As much as she loves Santa, she is more into Baby Jesus. She loves the whole Nativity story, and loves to act it out and play with her Nativity sets. The greatest thrill for her (and me!) will be that she gets to be the angel at our Church's Christmas Eve service! To be a part of the Nativity is so exciting for her- and she is such a ham so she is pumped about being on stage in front of a LARGE audience! Can't wait! I am still in shock that Christmas is less than a week away. I want it to last a a little longer because it has been so fun experiencing it with Molly being the age she is.

This tackiness graces our front lawn. I know it is truly tacky, but Molly truly loves it... so it makes it okay, right?!? :)

Molly showing off her completed Masterpiece!

Working hard with Daddy on her house

We took Molls to see Princess and the Frog opening weekend! It was SO good. Molly got a special Princess Tiana doll before the movie so she is showing it off in this photo. Molly loved it and she sat through the whole movie!

Molly's preschool class Christmas Party. I am Room Mom this year (Wow- that makes me feel old!) and so I planned this party. It was fun and tiring!

Molly wearing Lucy's Rudolph nose at our playgroup's Christmas Book Exchange Party. It was SO fun!

Molly tearing into her book

Molly got to visit Santa again at the Neiman's Santa Breakfast. It was wonderful again this year. Eddie Coker played a concert again and it was so fun.

Eddie picked Molly up from the audience and held her on stage for a song- she was in heaven!

During a fun song Kyle and Molly got down and funky

An attempt at a family photo. At least her finger isn't in her nose!

Cuteness Overload!

Be warned- there are a LOT of photos! Today was Parent Observation Day for Molly's ballet class. So- I got to see what she does in class for the first time. To say it was the cutest thing in the world is a huge understatement. Dancing Angels is amazing! They have so much fun doing adorable little dances and routines- all of which have a Christian message. They even have prayer time during class. I was SO impressed that they teach so much "real" ballet. Her teacher would call out a position and the girls would all do it! I do have to take this opportunity for some flat-out bragging on my Molly. She did excellent. She listened to her teacher the entire time and never lost her focus. Not only that- but she is really a great little dancer! I was blown away by her positions and poses. Molly really, really loves going to dance class and I can see why- it is a GREAT program and I highly recommend it!

Getting ready for class to begin. Sitting on her number with her very good buddies Sophie and Alexandra

Beginning stretches

Stretching with her eyes glued to Miss Susan

So happy!

S-t-r-e-t-c-h!

Doing a sweet little routine where they dance like different animals- they are chickens here!

Her other pal Sofie and Molly

Molly in Tendu' pose

Passe'

A perfect 1st position!

Prayer time

Lining up to do some drills

Working hard on her Plie'

Each girl gets do a little solo when their name is called- it ends with running up to hit a tambourine and shouting "Hallelujah!" Here is Molly's time:

Her fave dance- where they rock a baby to sleep

Molly and her dear friend Alexandra. They are best friends in preschool and in ballet!

Christmas is Coming!

Christmas time is in full swing now! The day we got home from Kansas we headed to the mall to fix Kyle's phone and discovered the line for Santa was really short- those of you in Dallas who do the Northpark Santa know what an absolute BEATING it usually is- so we were very excited. Luckily, Molly happened to be wearing a Christmas dress:) Molly was beyond excited to meet Santa and sit on his lap. The first question she asked Santa is "What kind of cookies do you like?" so she knew what to leave him. How sweet is that? She told him she wanted an American Girl Molly doll and some books. This week we had some snow- well- a few minutes of it anyways - and Molly said that meant Santa was coming soon! We also loved going to the Advent Festival at Church with friends and enjoying a sleigh ride, games and a live Nativity. So far, this Christmas season is amazing- I love that Molly is SO excited!

Patiently waiting for her turn to talk to Santa

Telling him all about the Molly doll

So happy to meet him!

Molly getting "tickled" by the snow!

Outside waiting for our sleigh ride- it was COLD!

The thrill of the night- getting to kiss baby Jesus in his manger. Molly is TRULY obsessed with bay Jesus and Mommy Mary and Daddy Joseph!

Thankful

We just got back from the BEST Thanksgiving trip to Kansas. It is so so so relaxing everytime we go and this time was no exception. Kyle and my Dad had their annul hunting trip and this time they used dogs and were very successful- they had a great time. Molly loved making Thanksgiving crafts and even made us all Indian and Pilgrim hats- ha! The meal was heavenly as usual- but somewhat stressful getting every dish timed to be ready at just the right time. The day after Thanksgiving Kyle and I left Molly with my mom and we headed off to Lawrence for a few days. We hadn't been back since we got married there so it was a treat. We made it to KU basketball game which was amazing. there is NOTHING like a Jayhawk Basketball game in Allen Fieldhouse! We also went to the Mizzou/KU football game. Sadly, the scumbags from Mizzou won- but that's okay- the game was still a blast and it reminded me how much I HATE Mizzou! We got to eat at our favorite old restaurants and go to our favorite old bars. My favorite bar still has a picture of me hanging on the wall from a Kappa date party years ago. Very surreal to see that and then be sitting there talking about toddlers and bedtimes with other alums- My, how things CHANGE! Molly was an angel in the car as usual. We couldn't have had a better week!

Kyle the Hunter

Dad and Kyle with their birds

Molly loved making Indian hats and she had to make one for her beloved Baby Dear

Molly and Jeff (My mom's wonderful boyfriend)

Dad and Diana in their festive hats!

Me, Molls and Baby Dear

My brother Matt eating like a true pilgrim!

Molly chowing down. It was all about the Mac and Cheese for her!

Molly and her Great Grandpa, my PaPa

Molly kissing on her Uncle Matty- she loves him so much!

Molly being "eloise". Eloise is her favorite book and there is one part when she stands on her head- so Molly loves to recreate it and say she is Eloise!

Molly and Gimpy (my Dad) dancing. They did a LOT of dancing!

A fave move of Molly's- dancing in a circle

Our fam

Cuddling my baby girl