Happy New Year 2016!

We went to the Fitzgeralds' house tonight to ring in the new year with the neighbors (and I was actually able to attend this year b/c I'm not sick- whoohoo!)  This is the only pict I have?!  I think Brett has a few on his phone I need to grab-

Curl Girl

We've been trying something new with Sylvie's hair.  Each night after her bath (after conditioner/detangler and/or combing it out) we tie it up and she sleeps with a bun (just like me).  I originally did it to keep her hair out of her face, but it winds up making the most awesome curls in the morning.  This picture doesn't do it justice.  Pretty bunny!

The Force Awakens AGAIN (in 3D this time)

We got to visit with the Abrahams today...we saw Star Wars with them, in 3D this time!

Our very own Maz Kanata with the Giant 3D glasses.

She looked at me today (seeing it the second time) and proclaimed, "Mommy! I didn't cry this time. I was brave!" (though she clung to my arm so tight, it was numb)

Who Are These Kids?

It's been a looooong winter break at our house.  Lots of reminders needed to be kind and adjust attitudes.  This morning I decided to stay out of it and let them duke it out (verbally anyway...lots of yelling and unkindness).  Maybe that's what they needed?  b/c after the madness, Brady helped Sylvie pick out her clothes and then they played on the trampoline together.  Until I realized last minute that I had to take them to get their flu shots.  They were sweet as pie to each other in the doctor's office and the grocery store.  They were all, "Let's hold hands" and SKIPPING down the aisles!  I took these picts for Brett and was like, "What is going on here?!"

Harlem Globetrotters

We went to Baltimore to see the Harlem Globetrotters today.  I've never seen them (except on tv) and the show was a Riot!  Such great family fun!

Merry Christmas 2015!

 I have no idea what is going on here.  

Maybe they're realizing "We're not worthy! We're not worthy!"  ;p

Santa bags- containing Shopkins, Star Wars mash-ups, and art pastels-

Goodbye to Gingerbear

We bid Gingerbear a special (magic releasing) farewell tonight.  Sylvie was So happy to love and kiss him.  (Brady was already in bed asleep...his attitude and behavior needed adjusting tonight, as they have for the past few weeks.  I also wonder if perhaps the "magic" of Christmas is fading a little bit for him...sniff, SO sad.  It's too soon!)  Sylvie lovingly brought Gingerbear upstairs to Brady's room and had GB kiss her big bro goodnight and goodbye.  :)

He was on the tree today...in an ornament.  

He snuggled and danced.

 He helped her choose the cookies for Santa and prepare the plate for his and the reindeers' snack.

Then she said her last goodbye...see you next year!