See Ya Later, Gator!

This is the perfect outfit to end 2013.

And all years should end with lunch at Teddy's with a very special Mommy.

Movie anyone?  Us!!!

With treats, of course.

Goodnight, 2013.

Spinner Samantha

Someone is super jazzed to  be at the zoo. It's me, but you can't tell under my hat and sunglasses.

This is the best time to see the animals.

Even if they are a bit lazy bazy.

Hey there, you polar bears.  Whatcha doin'?

Me? I'm no scaredy cat.

That's me- way up there in the animal exhibit.

Phew, I made it out safely.

Yep, that's totally me up there.

Super friendly Samantha.

Not scared!

Hey, it's a well deserved nap!

Boo!

Woah- this is really cool. Check it out.

Jump, Jump

This is my excited face.  I'm totally serious.  If only you knew how much Mommy puts a camera in my face.

But, I'm having a blast making shrinky dinks.  What a perfect winter holiday!

And then we busted out the spirographs and made some great art work

We received so many gift cards to Ruby Tuesday- thanks!- that we decided it was time to go eat before the cards burned a hole in Mommy's wallet. We love the just for fun bag that Mommy brings along and it kept us busy until dinner arrived. Yummy dinner!

Then we went home, finished a puzzle and jumped away!

Even The Very Hungry Caterpillar Won't Touch That Green Shake

Ever wonder what goes in a green shake? Yeah, I prefer not to think about it either. But, Mommy swears that bee pollen and pomegranate powder and mulberry berries are super good for you. Yuck!

Imagine a perfect winter day.  Fire roaring.

And Samantha kicking our butts in Qwirkle!

So, I pouted and did what all two year olds do. I went in a corner and made a puzzle all by myself!

Destruction Of Private Property

Yep, I had to do it. The instructions said so. Socks I HAVE to color with markers!

Santa Claus!

Christina confused the holidays again. She thought Christmas is when you dress up like a fairy princess.

Me? I know this is the holiday where you get junk food for breakfast, open presents, have junk food for a snack and then play with lots of new toys- all before nap time!

Christina loves her new books.

Especially the one that has lots of pictures of her.

See what I made at school for the family.  Yeah, I pretty much rock.

Three cheers for our family!

Christmas Eve

Mommy tried to sneak some learning in and I sure tricked her.

Christina, what letter is this? (She was hoping to get me to say the letter "L")
So, I said-- "your favorite letter"
Ha!  No learning on Christmas Eve. Is she crazy?

OMG- I did it. I really did it.   I met Santa and liked it. Not like last year when I was a baby. No crying this year. Hooray for me!

Samantha found the cookies and never looked back.

I snuggled with Bridget.

And then Sam went for a drive, drive, drivey, drive, drive.

With precious cargo on board.

I took care of the babies.

And then we all played a game.

Until we saw Santa! Santa!

See, I'm not scared!

Samantha is so excited to see Santa.

And see what Santa brought her.

Woah- Goldie Blox!

Me?  I'm actually in Santa's lap.  This is amazing!

What did he bring me?

Almost there.

Play doh- my favorite!

Samantha likes even more presents.

Can you tell someone is happy?

What a great Christmas Eve!