Trike Races

One of our new nighttime rituals before bed are trike races around the house.  Hailey and Brady just love this part of the day.  All you can hear is screaming and laughing as we all chase each other and Moose around.  Of course, it becomes bumper cars at the end- guess who started that ritual? Boys will be boys!

Sledding

A few weekends back we finally had the chance to take the kids sledding, which I have been dying to do.  The stars finally aligned when we had snow, the temperature was reasonable and everyone was well napped! Everyone had a great time!

 

 

Brian thought the snow angel was a little cruel, but that's what Moms are for!

10 Months! (a little late)

As every month passes by, I just can't believe how much B & H are growing!  Their personalities continue to develop and their relationship with each other blossoms. 

I laugh continuously each day with the noises, faces and movements they make. They have truly blessed their Mommy and Daddy!  

 

Murray Christmas in Sioux Falls

The weekend after Christmas we headed down to Sioux Falls for a Murray Christmas!  The three Murray boys and families were all there to celebrate!  Grandma and Grandpa Murray were sure loving all the grandkid time!

We had a great time in Sioux Falls as we always do!  Thanks for a very

Murray Christmas!

 

Christmas Day

Christmas morning was spent opening a few gifts for the kids from Santa Claus at our place.  Brady and Hailey each got one gift!

After morning naps we headed to my parent's place for a Flaherty Family Christmas gathering.  The kids were pretty much oblivious to the gifts, but really enjoyed the wrapping paper, as expected!

 

 

Brady (left) and Hailey (right) showing off their new rocking chairs!

After an exhausting time of opening gifts, it was mealtime at the cousin's table.

Mallory showed off her ticking skills with the twins! Lots of laughs from these two little peanuts!

 

2012 Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve we went to mass with my parents and the kids did amazing! They had plenty of entertainment between the cheerios, the Holmes family and so many other kids in the pews.  I was so proud to me their Mama, as usual!

When we got back to our house, we were visited by Santa Claus himself. This was the second time the kids had seen Santa, and again, no one cried.

 

My Beautiful Babies