just cuz they're so cute

I asked them to do 'cheeeeky!!'

 Jace loves brushing his teeth. You even mention teeth and he runs to the bathroom, throws over the stool and jumps up. If he's done with his tooth brush and Brenna's is in reach, he'll grab that and brush his teeth. Often, he ends up with toothpaste all over his cheek :)

Brenna's 3rd Birthday!

Brenna's 3rd birthday was a much anticipated event. She requested cake for every meal for weeks.... She had requested a 'red car' - princess party and she picked out a purple cake with purple icing a few weeks before.  However, just in time, we all got sick with nasty colds and fevers...so, we canceled the small party and just did a family party of cake and presents.  Thankfully my parents were here and we were able to do a little skype with Deb and Don for the singing!

She woke up so excited!

She loved making her own cake

She made sure to edge the cake with her fingertips....quality control....

who needs a fork?  Jace was loving the cake too :)

 Getting her yearly bear picture was a big of a challenge. She really wasn't in the mood to smile, I guess.

She loved all the attention and opening all her presents. 

ice cream!

We don't get ice cream often.... but thought it be fun for the kids to get an ice cream cone.

Jace had a little trouble figuring it out. 

Brenna just didn't want to get dirty. Once she figured out Daddy would hold it so she could use her spoon, she was ok with it!

Once Jace got over the brain freeze, he totally enjoyed it too. 

Yoga

I've been doing yoga every morning on the TV and the kids decided to join me.  

Jace decided to join in first and was really watching the instructor on the TV.  Then Brenna had to join in (of course!)

 I was really surprised at how well Brenna followed the movements from the instructor.

 Then Jace just wanted to tackle me!

Meeting Santa

There was a Santa brunch on Post, so we took the kids.  It ended up being pretty cool with a little bounce house that was small enough for Brenna and Jace to play in.  

Brenna got all dressed up & was looking too cute!

 Brenna chatted up Santa for a few minutes

Jace was walking around like a little boss...all business

Christmas

We had an amazing Christmas, with just our little family.

The kids were so excited when they walked out and saw the tree (which we put up after the kids went to bed on Christmas Eve).  They were pretty much in awe of the lights on the tree.

Jace was dying to push the wagon around & Brenna was begging for a ride....for once their demands worked nicely together.  

Jace LOVED his pillow case Mimi Dollar made....he really studied the cars before he tried it out.

 Brenna really checked out every gift she received.  She spent a lot of time reading in front of the tree, which was so cute!  We also had MANY check ups throughout the day.

He 'roars' every time we put the dinosaur hat on...Every. Time.

Jace tried every gift out by running Mater on it.  I don't think he actually opened any gifts but he sure liked the cars and train that he got.  He now can say 'choo choo'

Another little sous chief in the making

Brenna wanted her 'antlers' and was really excited about wearing a nightgown.

Thank you to everyone for sending gifts.  I know the season is not about how much or how many, but everyone did an amazing job making Brenna & Jace's Christmas wonderful.  They felt loved and are still playing with all the toys they were given.  Literally, all the toys.  Brenna likes to line them up and hoard them in her tent so Jace can't play with them. We love you all!!