More drawings

No, I'm not quite ready to update about Christmas but I do have some new scans of a few of Clara's recent drawings.

Guy in a boat

Eli with his food and water bowls

Clara and her Papa playing frisbee with Eli

Let it snow

Clara's wreath

She put on all the greens and accessories. Mommy helped with the bow.

Christmas Parties

It was a jam packed day today. The girls went to a party this morning with Bryan at BCIU. Then I took them to a party in the afternoon at my mom's work. They loaded up on sugar all day, got to see Santa twice, they each got a stuffed animal and a new baby doll and a few treats to take home.



Clara got to get her face painted for the first time. She requested a light pink fairy. I didn't know if Hazel could handle face painting yet so we opted for a temperary tatoo. She picked a hello kitty and it was done in orange, green and purple glitter (her favs.)



After all the partying we went along with my parents to get their tree. Clara actually picked it out and we look forward to seeing it all decorated on the 26th. I think it's safe to say we are all a little anxious/excited about Christmas this year.

Thought for the day

My favorite thing about Hazel right now: When I pick her up, hug her and pat her back, she will pat my back too.

Excited for the Holidays

The girls have been loving all of our holiday prep. Clara practically jumped out of her skin when we told her we were going to decorate the Christmas tree. We've been making Christmas crafts, decorating the house, baking cookies, reading Christmas books, watching holiday specials, making Christmas cards and countless Christmas drawings. Clara even drew a picture of Santa in his sleigh, complete with reindeer. She cut it out and placed it above the doll house. It does make the holidays extra special having little kids running around so excited about everything. It makes up for all the crazy drivers, shoppers and just plain holiday craze.

Clara's Dictionary

Clara is the queen of making up new words. An example from today. Crail - the trail ones fingers leave when rubbed against textured fabric. "My fingers left a crail on the sofa."

My poor Clara

She's having a rough week. On Monday she fell at the grocery store and got a serious, sore fat lip. Then before bed she scratched her cheek and it left a huge scab. Now she's sick and has red eyes and a runny nose to accompany the rest. What a mess.