Christmas Lights Everywhere!!

The day before Christmas Eve we went down to the Trail of Lights. Paul and I haven't been since Paige was a baby so it was basically a new experience for Paige and completely new for Maddie. The lights and displays were great and the girls and I had fun ohhhing and ahhhing over all the displays and pointing out our favorite ones while Paul just made sure to keep the girls wrangled in and safe - he's the best daddy and husband I know. He's always willing to do anything for his girls and not say one thing about it. As we walked around and looked at everything we drank hot chocolate and ate funnel cake. When you come to the end of the trail there's a HUGE Christmas tree that everyone goes under and spins around. We all had a really great time and the girls loved it all (except the freezing cold) and had a pretty great time! I absolutely LOVE our family time/outings and all the new things that Paige and Maddie get to see and watching their little faces take it all in and light up is really what this is all about!

Chirstmas Tree is Up and Rockin!!

Well our tree is up and looks pretty good! The girls and I have a good time putting the lights and ornaments on the tree (with a little help from Dad in between commercials during the football game but he's such a trooper and eventually stopped watching his game to help his girls) but they're favorite part was taking turns putting water into the tree holder - too funny. We actually put our tree up awhile ago but I've just been crazy running around doing last minute shopping. I love watching Paige and Maddie doing all the things my sisters and I used to do when we were little. Family traditions are so nice and I love that I get to carry them on with my own family.

Another family tradition is making a truck-load of cookies with all the women in my family. I'll post about that later!

Girls in the Christmas Parade!!

This past weekend Paige and Maddie were in the Christmas parade here in our home town in support of their dance company. They were so excited being able to walk with their friends and hand out candy to all the people in the crowd. Paige was running around with the candy and Maddie did a great job of waving to everyone like crazy - they were so cute! I got to walk with the girls in the parade and Paul took pictures of us. It was a great time all around and just made me realize how fast both of my babies are growing up. Looking at our pictures of the parade made me so thankful for all the loves in my life.......


Me and Maddie walking in the parade together

Paige being such a big girl!

Me and my sweets

Me with the 3 loves of my life!

Sweet Sisters