Hair, Hair, Hair

I have been doing a lot of research for the girls hair. I mainly want their hair to be healthy and not to break off. So I am trying new products and new things to their hair. This was the beginning of our very long hair days.

This is the back once we were all done. She loves the beads and flipping her hair. Who knew long hair could be so exciting for a two year old
That is her cheesy smile with the new long hair from front. It took about 10 to 12 hours. We split it up over three days. With lots of potty breaks, several drinks of milk or juice, a bag of pepperoni, popsicles, and several angry bird band aids, we made it through. I have to say that Abby did well. She is so glad to have it over with and my feet agree as well as my fingers.
Maggie also had to have a go in the hair chair. I did some finger coils in her hair on the sides. They didn't stay in very long but it was cute. She isn't so sure about having to sit and let me touch her hair for more then 3 seconds but she will learn.

Abby is 2

Abby had a fun birthday. She got to go to McDonalds and play and she got Elmo cupcakes. She also got a doll with a stroller. She loves it. She hasn't gone to far without it ever since.

Abby blowing out her candle

Playing with her doll and stroller. She is quite the little mommy.

Opening her present.

Elmo cupcakes were the choice this year.

Christmas

We had a good time this year. There were choir concerts, Santa Clause, lights, family, and lots of presents. Zack had two choir concerts this season. He is really enjoying the children's choir that he is in. Abby liked all the lights. She says lights with a southern accent. It was fun to hear her exclaim Lights every time she saw new lights. Maggie just took it all in.
Christmas morning was a delight. The kids loved what they got my favorite comment of the day was Zack's " THANK YOU SANTA CLAUSE" It was a classic. Here are some pictures of the kids through out the month.

Zack's Choir concert

Sitting On Santa's Lap.

Zack's Haul.

This is a look at what the girls got.

Tea party the new fun game.

Maggie's 1st Birthday

Maggie turned 1 on Nov. 18th. We had cake and opened presents. Abby really liked the toy we got for Maggie and wasn't real happy about sharing. Now that Maggie is one she likes to point at what she wants, she likes to bug Abby, and she likes to pick up whatever is on the floor and eat it. She doesn't think that she needs to take a nap or go to bed at night. She thinks she can do whatever Abby does. I'm afraid the fighting between the two girls is just beginning and we are in for it.

One more Milestone

Our little Maggie is finally crawling. She has finally decided it is easier to bother Abby if she just moves to where Abby is. It has opened up a whole new world of crazy. I can say that I have been glad this day didn't come sooner because it is hard enough keeping up with Abby but I am grateful that Maggie is moving through the stages of life.

Lions, Tigers, and Bears Oh My

For Halloween we had lions, tigers, and bears. The kids had a ton of fun trick or treating but before all that could happen we had to have a few smashed pumpkins. Zack spent the day before carving his pumpkins with Brad. They had them out on the porch ready for the big day. On halloween Zack got home from school and was playing outside. When I checked on him he was busy smashing our jack o lanterns. I asked him what he was doing and he said that we didn't need them anymore because it was halloween. I guess he missed the part of the holiday where the pumpkins are supposed to have candles in them and decorate your house that night. I got a big kick out of it, but he didn't like me telling everyone about his little venture.
Abby loved the idea of people giving her candy so she figured out how to get lots of it. She had someone else holding her bucket and they would make sure that she got candy, then they would turn and walk away. She would go up to the door and the people thought she was cute and would give her more candy to put in her bucket. Hence a double dose of everything at each door. They came home with more candy then we needed and are still working on it.