Monday, January 2, 2012

The ROCKING HORSE!

I have been saying ever since Christmas day that I would upload pictures of the rocking horse my dad (and mom) made. Life has been a little crazy the last week. So here I am, finally updating my blog! And I gotta say, I LOVE these pictures of the girls on the rocking horse that was hand-made by my dad, with a little finishing touch done by my mom! The rocking horse is AWESOME!! And I gotta say, the girls LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!! Thanks so much Grandpa and Grandma!!!!!!!!






The girls so love their rocking horse! They are so spoiled to have such awesome grandparents on both side! We love all of you!!

Ericka is FIVE!

For Ericka's fifth birthday, we took the girls to the YMCA and played in the pool and on the water slide. The girls had such an amazing time! I can't even tell you how exciting and fun it was to go to the Y to celebrate Ericka's Birthday!
The girls in the car on the way to the Y
Ericka with her birthday presents...she's holding the bag Aunt Meg made her and wearing the sling Grandma Neilson made her!
Ericka felt so special on her special day! She loved all the Birthday wishes that were sent our way!
Lil checking out the goods Ericka got!
The horse cake Eric helped me make! It was a huge hit with the girls!!!

The big birthday girl!
Ericka blowing out her candles!
Couldn't get this picture to flip. The girls were all so excited about the candles!
Another shot of the cake!
Little miss Ericka with her cute little sling made by Grandma Neilson! She loves that thing and just loves feeling like a little mommy carrying her babies around in it!
We sure love Ericka and are so glad she is our oldest daughter!!

Christmas Day!

The girls really enjoyed Christmas this year. It was definitely different for us to not be with Eric's family during the holidays, but it actually ended up being surprisingly enjoyable.
Ericka and Claire showing off the gifts Grandma and Grandpa Neilson gave them.
Claire, Ericka, and Lillian showing off the tree and beautiful rocking horse Grandpa and Grandma made for them!
The sweetest girls!!
Ericka writing "Merry Christmas" on the dry-erase board Santa brought her and her sisters!!

Some fun Pictures

Here is a picture of Ericka and Claire decorating the Christmas ornaments we made.
We had the girls' best friend Avie come stay the night. They had tons of fun!
Lilly is always cheesing it up...she has the greatest little personality!
This was when our friends were heading home after decorating cookies with us.
Claire, Cora, Connor, Ericka, Lilly, and Avie
Lilly was really into decorating her Christmas ornaments...she's always gotta do what the big sisters are doing!

Decorating Cookies and Gingerbread Houses

I have been meaning to get these pictures on here before now. Back in the beginning of December, we had the chance to have some friends over to decorate cookies. A few days later, we were able to have some other friends over to decorate gingerbread houses (they were actually made out of graham crackers). The girls LOVE anything that has to do with frosting, sprinkles, and other candies! We had a lot of fun and are glad we could have friends over to make some fun memories!!










Shaving Cream!

I have had this can of shaving cream in the craft cupboard for months now. I had intentions of making this glue/shaving cream stuff and never got around to it. One evening, while waiting for Eric to get home from school, the girls and I decided to break out the shaving cream. And boy did they have a blast!!