Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Cheers to 2012

2012 brought lots of joy to our family.  Here are some highlights:

Watching the sisters love each other, blow on each other's stomach and belly laugh, read in bed together before lights out, chase each other laughing.  

Watching both girls enjoy the beach in Marco and love the lake at Kiowa.  

Dancing with the girls at the bandstand during happy hour on a sunny day at the University of Wisconsin union terrace

Getting splashed by the big waterfall with our cousins in Seattle

Grandpa and Papa babysitting both girls together for a weekend, and the whole family coming together to give mom and dad the chance to spend time with Annie and Josh in France.

Mollie loving parades, baking, playing games, riding bikes, reading books, art projects, dressing up, swimming, imagination, her cousins, playdates with her friends and hosting her parties.

Kendall loving playing outside, cuddling, balls, babies, talking, Charlie, peek-a-boo, chase with sissy,  and toddling around greeting people.

Mollie telling santa she wanted two nutcrackers, a doll and two surprises for Christmas.

Mollie's first roller coaster, play, movie, and fireworks.  And starting soccer and real ballet.

Kendall starting to walk, saying "I love you", emphatically making her animal noises,  finding the love for "cookies" and making the Dallas Morning News.

Our white Christmas!



We had quite a day of celebrations, starting with Aunt Annie taking Mollie on an adventure to get  donuts that were enjoyed by all.


Then we stocked up on decorations to have a happy hour party with kiddie cocktails and a countdown to the new year.








Mollie told us in the new year she will be five, Kendall will be 2, Aunt Annie and Aunt Meghan will have new babies, she will go skiing in Colorado and to the beach and she will be a waitress for Halloween.  She is now eagerly awaiting the next holiday, Valentine's day.  Can't wait for all of it.  Happy New Year!

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