The Santa Experience

We went to the Domain to meet Santa Claus for the very first time. There was a little line, so Stella was able to watch the bearded stranger with all the kids before her through the door on the side of his workshop. She would smile and wave at him, she was beyond excited!! When it was our turn, Santa picked up Stella and asked her what she wanted for Christmas. Her response? Ice Cream. And when he asked what Sam wanted. The same: Ice Cream. Then Sam and Stella sat in his lap and held hands (made mommy so happy!!!) I jumped around like a loon trying to get the babes to smile. I think it was a success.

Merry & Bright

Boo...

I almost forgot to post a Halloween photo. Stella was a sheep and Sam was a golfer. And the ouchie on Sam's face? Well, he took a ride up on the garage door and fell from about 7ft. Yup. That's my boy!

Our Little Family...

Stella is two and a half. She is a whoot! She loves peanut butter straight from the jar, counting the number of boys and girls in any given situation, singing, dancing, washing her hands, and dressing up in her fancy play clothes.

Sam is a year and a half. He is our little wild man! He loves letters and letter sounds (he almost knows all of them!!), playing games on the iphone, dancing, swinging, playing catch, jumping off furniture, and dressing up in Stella's fancy play clothes.

They are growing up so fast! It is go go go with two toddlers, but they are just so much fun! Now we have another little little on the way!! Yes, due June 15th (my birthday). Can't wait to be a family of five!!

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Annapolis & D.C.

The Littles took a family vacation to Annapolis. We stayed with Aunt Marcia and Uncle Kevin in their AWESOME house right on the Naval Academy Base. Stella and Sam got to go to a few lacrosse matches, downtown Annapolis, Build a Bear, and to the nation's capitol. Kevin taught Stella to say, "Go Navy, Beat Army" and Sam bonded with Remy, their sweet black lab.

Stella and Sam adored their cousins, Sydney, Connor, and Marin and I appreciated all of the enthusiastic playmates!!! After a week with my cousins (aka: my little helpers), I know why my mom loved going to Grandma Dean's so much!!

Puppy Love

Sam can't get enough of his grandparent's dog, Tally.

My Little Pumpkins

Pretty Piggies

Elle came over with all of her fun nail polish and makeup. Sam and Stella got a lesson from an obvious pro.

Our Zoo at the Zoo