Gotcha!!!

Well I thought I should post a quick pic of the "babez"...

They were engrossed with Cheerios on the kitchen floor this morning...

I grabbed my camera, hoped for decent settings and then called out to them...

"Hey Girlz, where's your CHEESE?!"

This is what I captured...

Click on it if you need to see their super cuteness even BIGGER!

Have a great day!

Monkeys in the Morning!

ON the table munching on Panettone French toast and drinking their juice...

The title says it all...

Treemendous pics and PJ's!

Here's sweet Miss 'g2' standing as still as she possibly can in front of the Christmas tree in her snazzy new pj's...

 Thank you T!

And Miss 'c' checking out the lights on the tree...

You can see by the "plug" she SHOULD be IN BED...!

That's another story, for another post...

Sleeping Stroller Babez...

What do you do when the babez don't think they need a nap?

Bundle them up in their cozy snow suits, plunk them in the stroller and send 's' out for a walk!

When he returns...

... they're sleeping soundly!

Toasty warm snoozing sisters!

Thanks my boy! 

Babez also LOVE...

...when Grandma reads to them!

So many books...

Thank you Grandma!!!

Babez Love Boxing!

'z' & 's' were Wii Boxing today...

 The babez found it very fascinating!!!

They were riveted to the tv!

Too funny!

Boxing Day Babez in their Sunday Bestest!

And these pics are the best I can do...

You have NO idea how hard it is to get BOTH of them looking decent AND in the SAME direction.

Anyhow...

Here they are...

 Cute li'l stinkers aren't they?!

So, time again for another who's who...?

;o)

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

Here's what the PRE chaos looked like...

This was taken in the wee hours after 'Santa' visited...

Now how about one pic of each child on this Christmas Day...

 Yes, she's a major 'gleek!

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 's' was glad to receive his fill of Lego this Christmas!

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 'z' LOVED her Strawberry Shortcake Cafe!

Gotta love that two missing front teeth smile!

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 Miss 'g2' had NO problem with unwrapping!

She knew EXACTLY what to do!

She's a natural!

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Miss 'c' was only interested in the chocolate!

Tur-Duck-en 101...

We have our BIG Christmas dinner on the 24th...

That let's us relax and enjoy leftovers and the following holidays...

Makes prepping food much easier!

So THIS is what we are having for our Christmas feast this year...

 My big brother and 'z' are showing you a...

"Tur-Duck-en"

A turkey stuffed with a duck stuffed with a chicken stuffed with stuffing...

PREroasting...

Here is the post roast pic....

 Yes, there's bacon on the top!

Looks delish! Tastes even better!

 I'm pretty sure these two were the most excited to try it...

Check out that cross section shot!

It was indeed a most delicious thing!

Will we do it again?

ABSOLUTELY!!!

We picked ours up at Nesvog Meats.

A very nice butcher shoppe!

If you haven't given Tur-Duck-en a try...

WHAT are you waiting for?!

;o)

Merry Christmas!

Marshmallow Melting Snowmen!

They're just soooo cute!!!

My good buddy 'D' dropped them off to us!

I think they look terrific!

The kiddos just want to EAT THEM UP!!!

Good thing I snapped a pic first!

Thanks 'D'!

They were scrumptious!!!

THIS is December?!

Yes!

But the kiddos are outside enjoying the sun!!!

 ds practicing the art of "the board"...

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Yes, we REALLY need to get 'z' onto TWO WHEELS!!!

But she was having fun all the same!

FP Stable...

I finally remembered to take it out from it's keeping spot!

Our Fisher Price Musical Stable.

Babez LOVE to play with the various characters and make the music go....

Such a soothing sound...

I don't mind hearing it again and again and again!

Merry Christmas Babez!

Singing Christmas Tree!

Today I was able to attend 's' & 'z' choir performance at the Singing Christmas Tree at our local mall.

It's was tricky getting a pic with BOTH of them in...

But here it is...

 There was a couple right down front who had their heads in the way no matter what angle I tried...

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 Here's ds PRE performance...

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 A few of their songs had actions!

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 's' even had a solo!

He did very well!

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Here's 'z' with her girlz.

Kooky, laughy, smiley bunch they are!

It was a fun performance!

Thanks to 'D' who came and hung out on my couch, while the babez napped, so I could go!

Why do they always have their performances at naptime???

Not a good sign...

Miss 'g2' ASLEEP on the couch at 9:30 in the morning!!!

Me thinks we are in for some rather bumpy days and nights ahead...

Jazz Winter Concert...

Here are a few snaps of 'g' playing her trumpet for the Winter Concert...

Pre concert...giving us that winning smile!

 Yes, she had a solo...

She did very well too!

This is Jazz Band, so the solos are not "written".

She just plays whatever she feels...

Pretty cool!

 Finally, a snap of the trumpet section...

ALL GIRLS!

These girls really know how to make some beautiful music!

It was a terrific concert!

Special thanks to my friend 'T'!

She came and hung out with the kiddos so dh & I could attend TOGETHER!

[When 'g' is involved in something, it's usually one of us that gets to go...

I had never seen her play her trumpet in High School and I really wanted to go.

SO glad I did!]

Keep on playin' those jazzy sounds 'g'! 

Christmas Concert...

Here are some pretty bad pics...

 Here's 's'...smack dab in the BACK row...

But he's giving it his all!

Here's 'z'...

Yes, she's Mary!

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They both did a great job!

The program was delightful!

Covering ALL the holidays that are celebrated!

Amen!

I am hoping to snag some pics from my friend who was there and got some better shots.

She had a center front spot.

:o)

Candy Cane Donuts!

Did you try these?

Tim Horton's "Seasonal" special...

IF you didn't get a chance to try them...

AND they bring them back next year...

YOU MUST TRY THEM!!!

I am usually NOT a donut fan.

But THESE...

OH MY!

Dark chocolate donut with chocolate glaze AND smashed candy canes!!!

I LOVE CHOCOLATE AND MINT!!!

These are fabulous!

IF they bring them back in 2011...

I'll be there!

Decorating!!!

So if we make cookies...

We must then DECORATE cookies!

 Here's all the bigguns doing their thang...

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 'z' is really concentrating...

This is the first time she's piped!

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'g' as always has everything placed perfectly!

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HO HO HO!!!

Santa made the rounds on the LM today.

I accompanied him and snapped a few pics...

Here are a few of the faves...

 This sweet babe was all smiles with Santa!

She was so cute!

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 This wee babe did NOT think she belonged on Santa's knee.

But she is just beyond adorable!

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 This little lass had quite the list!

She was using her fingers to count to make sure she didn't forget anything!

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 This young lad decided he needed to test to see if Santa's beard was real...

It is!

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Even the elves needed in on the snap happy action!

Every child was thrilled with their gifts from Santa!

It was a very good day indeed!

Cookie Time!

In December when Grandma comes to town...

it's tradition to create some delicious cookies!

 'g' brushes the cookies with milk so the pretty sanding sugar will stick!

'z' just smiles awaiting the first batch from the oven...

 Love the young/old hand capture in this pic...

 Here's a tray all ready for the oven...

Just playin'  with some DOF...

Thank you Mom [Grandma]!

These cookies are delicious!