Early mornings stop no one

December 1st, 2011 I was greeted at 6:45am with a "can we open number 1?"

The one big difference is the lighting.  Last year we had the most beautiful light coming in at about 8:30am making for great photos.  This year because Elizabeth starts school at 7:45am, we open about 6:45am, it's very dark at that time of the day.  But as I said earlier, they don't care about the time...

I hope you can tell by Anna Kate's face, the first day of lip gloss is a big hit.

They get their lip pucker going on right away.

Day number two!  Friday morning, again ready for an early morning treat.

the anticipation on Anna Kate's face!

Ohhhhh it's a ring!!!!

Day number three!!! Can you tell it's Saturday, it's quite a bit lighter.  Just how I like it.

This particular day happened to have a note inside directing them to my bed for their treat.

Elizabeth is so close to reading and she got about half the words.  I had to help out and get her moving in the right direction for the treat.

It's PEZ today!!

Ohhh how Anna Kate loves PEZ!  (so do I)

I was trying to teach her how to do the whole candy transfer from the wrapper into the dispenser but it was hard enough for me to do it.  I think I'll be the official PEZ filler for some time.

mmmm, I love some pez...

I had to stick this photo in just to show the chillin out pose for Elizabeth....

it's like a glimpse into her adult future.

On Saturday we went to a princess tea party for a friend of Elizabeth's.  It was so darn adorable.  I see myself totally stealing this idea and running with it.  Although I'm afraid I won't out do what was done here.

There was coloring on a cardboard playhouse, nail painting, makeup and crown creating.  The girls had a wonderful time and it was a picture taking dream.

LOVE the purse

This girl needs a jeep super bad...

The entire group of princesses who attended the party...so cute.

So Sunday morning they actually let me sleep till about 8:30 and as I stumbled out for coffee I was told to get my camera!! we need to open number four!

Today was a special day, I told Elizabeth to move her booty to the side and let her sister open a day up.

So she did but I don't think she was thrilled to give up her rightful spot.

Hair Bows!!!!  They love them.

Although I don't record it after each opening I make them say thank you to Aunt Cindy.

I hope everyone else's December is off to a wonderful start and there is something to look forward to each and everyday as we get closer to Christmas.