Three and Chuck~E~Cheese

As mentioned in a previous post, we decided to have the kiddos Birthday Party on their actual Birthday. I was a bit skiddish about having the party at Chuck E Cheese, mainly because it is ALWAYS so crowded, but being a Wednesday night and the week of Christmas, it wasn't crowded at all. I was so thankful! The kiddos had a BLAST...see for yourself!!!

What a SUPER FUN party! Thanks to all of our sweet family and friends who were able to attend. Still can't believe my babies are THREE (how did that happen)!!!!

Birthday Morning and Skates

Just a few photos of my BIG three year olds on their birthday...shortly after waking up!

As I was making their breakfast, I passed by the stairs to see Nana, Colton, Avery, and Aunt Mandy walking up! So, we had breakfast, sang Happy Birthday, and opened gifts!

Brooks and Burkley LOVED skating so much at Avery's birthday, so, they decided B&B needed a pair of their very own skates! And we have already broke in their own skates...they tore up the skating rink last Friday (and we will probably go again this week since they gave us a free admission ticket...can't pass up a deal like that. I will only have to pay $3 for my skate rental)!

Pictures of the Birthday Party coming SOON!!!

Merry Christmas

From Our Sweet Little Family to Yours,

Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas

and a

Happy New Year.

THREE

Today, our precious miracles turned THREE years old. It's hard to believe...the past three years have flown by. They are so smart, so full of energy, and keep all of us on our toes at all times (and we wouldn't change it for a bit...even during those stubborn/hard head/difficult times). Not a day goes by that I don't thank God for these two little munchkins...I love them to pieces and I know I'm blessed to be their mommy!

B&B had a great third birthday. We celebrated with friends and family tonight at Chuck-E-Cheese and had a great experience (with every one's weekends being full with holiday festivities, we decided to have the party on their actual birthday and it worked out great...wasn't too crowded and the kiddos are on Christmas vacation, so it didn't matter that we were out later than normal)! I'll post pictures as soon as I get them uploaded!

Happy 3rd Birthday Brooks Allen and Burkley Ann...we love you both more than you will ever know!!!

Seeing Santa 2011

We made a trip to see Santa last night since daddy wasn't on call! Cory and I had been talking up the whole Santa thing for several days in hopes that our trip would be a success (and by success, I mean no tears)! We decided to go back to Bass Pro Shop because the Santa is REAL, they have a nice backdrop, activities for the kiddos, NO line, and best of all, they GIVE you a FREE 4x6 photo (and you don't have to spend $30+ on Santa pictures at the mall...and they also don't mind you snapping a few photo's of your own either)!

We when arrived (shortly before 5) there was only one person in front of us getting their picture with Santa, so the kiddos were able to check him out for a minute or two! I just love the expressions on their little faces. I wonder what they were thinking?!?!

When it was our turn, they both walked right up to him (holding our hands) and told Santa what they wanted for Christmas. Brooks wants a BIG truck that he can put his people in and Burkley wants a purple baby doll! And I think Santa just might be able to make this happen!
I thought for a brief second that there was going to be a few tears when it came time for them to sit on Santa's lap, but they did GREAT. Santa even let Burkley hold his bell...how cool is that?!? Who cares about no smiles, at least there weren't any tears!!!! Cory and I were so PROUD of them!

Brooks waving goodbye to Santa!

And what's a trip to Bass Pro Shop without a little target practice?!?!

Trying to figure out the glass elevator!

So thankful for our successful trip to see Santa. I LOVE seeing the MAGIC of Christmas through the eyes of my Christmas MIRACLES!

And the BEST part of this trip...we were able to pull off a dinner date with our old neighbors, the Shoemake's! We had a great night...sorry, no pictures of dinner!