Christmas Card 2011

Christmas Cookies

For the first time, Maddie helped me bake & decorate Christmas cookies. Carly was napping during most of the time, so it was a sweet bonding time between Mommy and Maddie. And Maddie turned out to be a pro with sprinkles! We delivered a few plates of cookies to our neighbors who seemed to enjoy them.

Christmas Prep

Maddie helped Daddy put up Christmas decorations outside and both Maddie and Carly helped Mommy decorate the tree. I love this time of year and I think the girls do too.

Besties

These two girls are really fond of each other. Please excuse Daddy's chin. :-)

Thanksgiving 2011

My sister Rae, Vinny and sweet Ava hosted Thanksgiving this year since they newly moved to the Austin area. They were perfect hosts to all 12 of us and we had a wonderful time. It's always such fun to get the cousins together to play while enjoying delicious food.

Pasta Night

Things get craaaaazy on pasta night!

Maddie the Turkey

Maddie was supposed to sing and perform in her very first Thanksgiving program at school last week. Unfortunately, she caught a stomach bug and cold so she had to miss it.

I still had her put on her turkey costume so I could take a picture. She's a cute little turkey!

Here's hoping we stay well for her Christmas program!

Thankful

Maddie came home with homework this week for us to make a "Thankful Turkey" of some of the things she's thankful for. Here's what she said she's thankful for:

1. Leaves
2. Pumpkins
3. Pine Cones (not native to Texas but loved them on our Summer trip to MN)
4. Family
5. Water

Carly's 1st B-Day Party

We had a small birthday party last Saturday to celebrate Carly's 1st year. The weather was beautiful so the kids were able to play outside on the swing set. We had yummy food and enjoyed each other's company. We were so lucky to have both Grandnee and Grandpa Ramirez and Grandma and Grandpa Mahurin visit too!

I think Carly enjoyed her special day.

Carly Turns 1!!

Yesterday, Carly turned one year old. I guess I officially have TWO toddlers. Carly has grown into a beautiful, smart, funny, adventurous little girl. We love her more each day.

Things we want to remember about Carly at one:

• Walks and runs like a champ


• Says "Da" for Dadda, and "Momma" and "Pu" for puff and "du" for duck and "uh-oh"
• Adores her big sister Maddie but likes to pull her hair even though she knows she's not supposed to.


• Understands many things and sentences said to her. For example, "Go get your ducky." and she'll run and grab her favorite stuffed duck.


• Is off all pureed foods, except when Mom is in a pinch. She eats like a champ!
• Is shy around people and takes a while to warm up to them.
• Still wakes once at night but only nurses 2-3 times a day.
• Is very brave when it comes to climbing and exploring.
• Loves hugging and snuggling all the time.
• Likes her pacifier.


• Wants to do whatever big sister Madie does and be wherever Maddie is
• Loves playing with purses and necklaces and strolling her stuffed animals around in a stroller. She also likes legos.
• Loves running through the house with Maddie, hiding behind curtains and giggling at each other.

Stats:
Height: 30 in (75%)
Weight: 19 lbs, 10 oz (upper 25%)
Head: 45.7 cm (upper 50%)