Strolling Along

This morning while we took a stroll I snapped a picture of the girls in the stroller. Two things came to mind #1 How big they've gotten. Izzie weighs 39lbs, and Liza weighs 27lbs. They are quite a load to push!
#2 Just how different they are. Izzie was making up songs and letting Belle "fly" while Liza quietly held"Big Baby" securely, both arms wrapped around her waist.
I can hardly wait to see what the Lord has planned for our family in this upcoming year!

Liza's first ride on her first bicycle

We went to the school track so Liza could learn to ride her new bike. Let's just say it went from bad to worse. Lots of tears. Lots of frustration, and then she steared into the football field, fell off her bike and into the mud. Oh, and it's 37 degrees outside. We'll try again tomorrow.

Christmas Morning

Christmas morning was wonderful this year!  Izzie started the day about 7:20 as she bursts into the room exclaiming, "Mom, I got to tear off the wast wink (last link!)  We did a Christmas chain counting down to Jesus' birthday, and she knew that today was the day!  I got Liza and Greg up, and we went into the dining room with the presents.  Izzie immediately identified the bicycle and assumed it was hers.  Upon further inspection of the name tag, she said, "Liza, You got a new bicycle!"  The girls opened their 3 gifts each and couldn't have been more excited.  Then, Izzie tore off the last link, and we all went into the kitchen to finish decorating Jesus' birthday cake.  Next we held a birthday party in honor of Jesus and ate our chocolate cake for breakfast!  The girls played with their toys until Grammy, Papaw,and Aunt Mer arrived.  We had a wonderful lunch and a great visit then a well-deserved nap!