Christmas Eve

What a long day. There is anticipation in the air and we are just counting the hours and the minutes until bed time.

The girls trying to play Christmas carols with the little chimes we have. I do have to say we get better every year. (I like to do this activity on Christmas Eve day because it drives Jeremy crazy!)

Maggy was glued to the computer all day "tracking" Santa on his journey all over the world. Every time he moved to a different country she would get go excited! At 2 p.m. she ran down stairs to get her PJ's on because she was so nervous that Santa was on his way RIGHT NOW! This really was funny to us because Maggy hates getting dressed, and HATES getting her PJ's on. So for her to do this all was something special!

The girls opening the Yost tradition of new PJ's Christmas night. Notice Maggy already in her old PJ's. Heck she's been ready for bed since noon!

Cookies for Santa

The morning after the Dunn Party Baylee made this plate to put Santa's cookies on. I think she was a little worried after the coal. Promises, Promises!

The Annual Dunn Christmas Party

Traditions are what make the holidays. One of the Christmas traditions on the Green side of the family is the annual Dunn Christmas Party. This tradition was started by Jeremy's Grandma Green's Mom and Dad, Great Grandpa and Grandma Dunn. It has been something the family has done for 30+ years and it is HUGE! It is now organized by Grandma Green and her sisters. It has got to be so much work, but something we look forward to every year!

Okay, this is not Grandma Green, but Grandma Stavast. We stopped to see her on our way to the Christmas party.

This year we kept threatening the girls that Santa brought coal to little girls who fought and couldn't keep their rooms clean. This year Santa must have been serious. He brought both Baylee and Payge coal in the Santa Bag this year. (Okay so he must have a heart the coal was chocolate and they also got a CD.) I remember Santa giving them Barney and Baby dolls, now they're getting CD's. Crap they're getting grown-up!

Just to make the coal hurt a little more, Maggy got a snap-it doll from Santa. She was so excited and got a little worried because her present was the last in the Santa Bag!

Poor little girl didn't know what was going on. Next year will be more fun.

Can you tell Baylee is still not thrilled with her coal and cheap CD. Maybe next year will be better!

Best Friends Forever

Christmas can early for my girls this year. Especially Baylee. The Friday school got out, and Emma came to visit! It was just like she never had moved to Ohio.

At our house her arrival was just about as anticipated and Santa himself. It was also fun to see Roni again and have lunch just like the good old days!

All the girls gathered together. We sure do miss them and hope that someday they will live closer. Until then email will have to do!


Waiting for waffles after a late night playing. They are getting to grown-up. Before I know it they will be giggling and prank calling boys together. Right now it's only Webkins and Hanna Montana!

Preschool Christmas Party

Preschool has been one of the best things for Maggy this year. Everyday she has this beautiful smile on her face as she get ready to go to school. I have to say that Leading Edge Preschool is worth every penny just to see how excited she is to learn. She was very excited this night to go to her party in her brand new party dress!

Maggy's three teachers: Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Lusk, and Mrs. Lusk all three are wonderful, loving women who treat each child like a superstar! I still am amazed how they can get 30 4 and 5 year old to sit still with their arms folded for 30 minutes. Again Amazing!

At the end of the program Santa came to visit the preschool kids! Maggy has been so fun this year. The magic of Christmas is real, especially for Maggy!

Happy Birthday, Maggy!

Four Things We LOVE about Maggy!

1. Her cute little smile
2. She says the funniest things
3. She loves to drink...Chocolate milk or Hot chocolate is her drink of choice!
4. She loves to get her hair fixed to look pretty.

We love you Maggy Happy fourth birthday!

Maggy after Preschool with her present from Mrs. Thompson.

One of Maggy's favorite dinners. Mac and Cheese and Hot Dogs.

Maggy was so excited that I found her laying on my bed next to her birthday presents waiting for Dad to come home so we could open them!

My Toon TV and a fancy dancing TUTU, a little girls heaven!

2+2=4 years old! Some day I will remember to buy birthday candles!

Of course it is chocolate cake! Maggy's favorite!

Not for the Faint of Heart--Nor the Neat and Organized!

Three things that you MUST know about me...

1. I HATE LAUNDRY

2. I HATE to fold laundry

3. I HATE putting laundry away!

Today I dedicated to laundry. Yes this is two weeks worth of laundry. No, we don't have enough clothes to live two weeks without washing...we have just lived "out of the pile!" I know call me lazy, call me crazy, I deserve it!

It took me three hours to fold and put away, and I vowed NEVER, NEVER to let it get this far out of hand again!

I'm finally done...at least for another 3 hours when the girls change into their PJ's. Then guess what! They'll be able to find their own socks in the morning!
(I can't believe I just hung my deep, dirty secret out there for all to read!)