Tree Trimming

So we finally have our Christmas tree put up and decorated. Mike did all of the grunt work with the branches, while I did the lights and ornaments. The girls tried to help. They love it when I turn the lights on at night, and they certainly have their favorite ornaments. Bekah is enamored with one of a mouse holding a paint brush that I got from my Uncle when I was little. Needless to say, it is now at the very top, but she begs to see it all the time. I just wrapped some presents tonight, and Hannah helped pick all the ribbons. Then she put every present under the tree. I'm not sure they quite understand, but they know it's baby Jesus' birthday, and we're going to get presents -- but they should be Jesus' presents. It's really funny to see how their mind works!

Visiting Cousins

We were just lucky enough to have Jackie, Scott, and the kids in town for Thanksgiving. Even though the cousins only see each other at most twice a year, our girls absolutely love it when they come to visit. Hannah is usually shy around other kids, but the cousins (especially Kephas) are serious exceptions to the rule. They were all chasing each other around the house and playing "gym-o-naso-stics" (according to Bekah) on a blow up mattress in the basement minutes after they got here. Here's a few pics. The one of Kephas and Hannah really shows how much fun they have, but Felicity and Hannah stealing Chex Mix off the stove was priceless!

School is cool

Thanks to Aunt Julie for these Christmas presents from last year, the girls are rocking Truman State school spirit.

Sock it to her!

Bekah has been hilarious lately. She not only wants to do what Hannah is doing, but she also wants to do what Mom and Dad are doing, too.

So here are a few pictures of her playing copycat! Wearing Daddy's socks -- they went all the way up her thighs. And also wearing Mommy's belly brace.