The advent calendar!

It is that magical time of year again when Aunt Cindy hands over the awesome Advent calendar for the girls! These are just some of the best photos of the delicate balance the girls play when opening each pocket. They try very hard not to argue about who's turn it is to open and many times start from the beginning to figure it out. The highlights have been the spy glasses and sun catcher paint things, and new cups with cool straws attached. As we continue on, the anticipation of Christmas Day gets bigger :) this is just the best way to keep the magic going, the calendar is the first thing I am asked for every morning and I'm quite sure these are memories they will talk about for a long long time. Thanks Aunt Cindy for continuing the tradition!

Halloween (1 month late)

I didn't intend on posting Halloween photos a month late but it's better to get it up than never at all! We had a great time and of course collected lots of candy. It was actually pretty darn cold that night and we hurried as best we could. Poor Anna Kate she wanted to keep up with the big kids as much as possible but in the end she ended up in our neighbors baby stroller. Ahh such is the life of a 4 year old. I loved Anna Kate's costume choice and I am still luke warm on Elizabeth's. I guess she's getting older but I will let her pick out her own until we verge on street walker and then either she's done trick or treating or there will be a compromise. This year technically it was a 'rock star' as long as she's covered I'm happy.
I miss the princess days!