Sounds of Christmas

Sounds defined our Christmas this year.

1. On Christmas Eve morning you could hear Paityn waking up at 7:30 am letting everyone know that it was Christmas Eve.

2. Sounds of squeelling coming from two little girls excited at just the thought of Santa coming.

3. The ripping noise of numerous presents being opened.

4. Paityn saying, "I got almost everything I wanted". Thank goodness.



5. Two little girls playing the Princess wii game. So funny to watch them standing side by side and Andee thinking she is controlling the character just because she has a control in her hands. So into it.



6. On the way down to Manti, Paityn singing Phantom of the Opera, a little off key might I add, at the top of her lungs with earphones on.
7. Andee saying over and over, "I got a Fancy Nancy. Look, I got a Fancy Nancy", with eyes as big as they could possibly go.



8. Kenadie crying for whatever reason she found.

Kenadie and cousin Jace. They are only about a month apart. Such a cute little guy!

9. coughing, coughing and more coughing. Winter colds were the norm at my moms house. Poor Kenadie and Blake (and Haylee) had some rough nights.

10. Kenadie trying out her vocal stylings.

11. The pitter-pat of newly crawling hands and knees.

12. Oh, did I mention coughing!

We had a great Christmas and now after a week, my house is still in recovery mode. With the New Year upon us, I am excited for all the fun sounds that will be accompanying it

Trimming the Tree

After baths one night, all the girls got in on the action of decorating the tree. Kenadie just loved all those shiny balls that kept falling off the tree. With a little re-placement of the ornaments (they were somehow all put in the same place on the tree by a little 3 year old that couldn't reach anywhere else), we were in business.

We Have Pigtails

We finally combed up enough hair to do pigtails AND curlers. Both Paityn and Andee had pigtails about the same age. Kenadie just wouldn't be a full Braithwaite girl without these.

'Tis the Season

I have one word for you. STATIC. Need I say more?

Family Pictures

Our family pictures this year consisted of, "We need a picture for our Christmas card, quick, Tricia, can you use your awesome camera and take a few pics of us?" It took place behind my parents house and that was that. It was hard to get all three girls looking at the same place, while at the same time having a smile on all three of their faces, and it was equally hard to get Dave to smile a good smile, but I think we got some keepers.

Fashion Don't

I know I haven't updated in quite a while and I should be posting about my kids or something like that but I can't help myself.

If you know my dad you may know him as the kind of guy that's pretty put together, pretty classic, pretty traditional. Well, I see my dad a little bit differently. Sure, I see all of those other things but I see a pretty goofy guy who has no fashion sense when it comes to lounge wear! For years he has tried to get under my skin wearing all kinds of plaids and colors that completely clash with one another. He wears them just for me. Aren't I lucky.

Well, here is what he came out wearing one day on his way to go pick up a grandchild. He was going out in public wear THIS!!!!!
So here's for you dad! Maybe having your picture posted on the internet dressed like this will teach you a lesson :) Love ya.