Day Two

Girls Day
(since Daddy went to work)

It started with another puppet show-everyone participated this time.

Then we took showers and dried and curled our hair.

Then we put on a little make-up. Brenna was the make-up artist of the day.

Piper got the photographer's bug.

Then we baked cookies. Lots of cookies. These are the thumbprint version.

Overall, we had a great day. I have no idea what we will do with a third snow day.
Ugh.

"Snow Days"

It is really cold out there!!!

Maybe later I'll post pictures of playing play doh, puppet shows, games, baking cookies, naps, watching TV and fight with each other. If not, just know that went on all day.

The Best Husband Award

My sweet Josh took the girls to visit Grammy and Granddaddy by himself this holiday weekend, returning home yesterday. It left me with a quiet weekend of whatever I wanted. I scrapbooked and watched movies and read books. It was a delightful weekend.

Not only did he drive 10 hours in the car with both girls, but he took pictures of their trip...AND by the time I got home from work yesterday, he already had the dirty clothes from their trip washed and in the dryer and plan for dinner.

What a man!!!!

A photo shoot before they left town for the weekend

Excited

Sad

Mad (Piper is not capable)

Happy, so happy

The lines on our faces are from face paint. Brenna turned herself in to a cat and mom into an elephant. Last time, Piper was a cat/tiger and kind of freaked out so no more face paint for her.

January trip to the Zoo.

As I look back over past scrapbooks, it seems like we go to the zoo at least once every January.

I love Oklahoma weather!!!

Friday was our first trip of the year and we saw lots of friends. It was a quick trip, but we all enjoyed the fresh air, adventure through the bamboo and change of pace. And we got some pictures. Enjoy.



Oh...Grandma...this one is for you! Can you believe this is the same kid?????

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Socks and flipflops on my girl who hates strings on her socks and gunk in her toes!!!!! AAHHHHH

Life is good when your life includes this...

Drum roll, please....

Josh and my dad worked so hard the week of Christmas to make new beds for the girls. They are amazing. I could not be more proud of the craftsmanship or love that went into them. So tonight, we finally got everything together to present the new room to the girls (Thanks to Morgan, Jessica and Erin- it really does take a village!).

Before...

Notice all the crap...I mean treasures taped to the wall by B's bed.

After...

Xmas, B-day, NYE smooshed into 1!

We had a very merry Christmas season with both sets of grandparents and lots of activity. I hope we get to do it again next year (Hear that, ya'll???)!!!!!

I don't know how to condense the holidays into a few pics, so this is the best I can do....

Christmas Day(ish)

matching dresses

Brenna handing out gifts

Lipstick and jewelry

Miracle Whip. that gift made me laugh out loud (as did the great ball cap Brenna bought for her daddy at school!)

Chapstick and gum were the hit of the year.

Bren and Grammy doing an art project

Piper's Birthday

Piper's birthday is December 26th, so we ripped down the Christmas tree and pulled out the party favors. Ok, she really didn't get any party favors, but she did get cake and ice cream. (Grandpa died on the morning of her birthday so that thwarted our plans for a big family party. We needed to get things done and head to Arkansas.)

She wanted a Dora cake, just like Brenna had when she turned 3.

She, however, wanted to eat the eyes...

Arkansas

We then headed to Arkansas for an already scheduled visit with lots of family. Since Grandpa died, we were all there together. It has been many years since that has happened.

The kids and spouses

The grandkids and spouses

There were many tears shed. But honestly, most of those were tears of laughter. That is how Grandpa would have wanted it. That is how it always is when the Bailey's all get together.

New Year's Eve

Then we came home in time to ring in 2009 with good friends and their Wii!





There is my nutshell summary of the last week or so. If you want more details, you'll have to wait for the scrapbook that will hopefully be finished before the summer. I didn't even get to mention ticket rewards, new beds being built, the road trip, Pops, or playing with grandparents. Oh well, I'm sure you will survive. :)

I hope your 2009 is as good as my 2008 was!!!

Among all the joys of our holidays, we are saddened to say goodbye to our beloved Grandpa Bailey.

We will miss him dearly, but are confident of his eternal home. He has shown generations the paths of righteousness. Thank you, Grandpa Bailey, thank you.
Parents are the pride of their children. Proverbs 17:6b

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

Here it is, Christmas Eve. The kiddos are tucked in bed. We are waiting for Santa to arrive. Our grandparents are here and we are remembering why this really is the best time of year. I have witnessed amazingly kind gestures and sweet sentiment in the last few weeks. Not just obligatory gifts and well wishes, but truly random acts of kindness. It does warm my heart as no other time of year does. And these girls do the same!!!


Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!