Happy Birthday, baby Jesus!
Merry Christmas!
Opening presents with the kids was so much fun this year! I was really smart and wrapped Isaiah's gifts in Thomas paper and Mallory's in princess paper. I didn't have to label any of them which was a good thing since I was wrapping really late on Christmas Eve.
Neena and PawPaw got Isaiah a Thomas pillow pet. He loves it and sleeps with it every night.
It amazes me how pretty Barbie doll hair looks in the package. 5 minutes after the dolls are out, their hair is a fright!
Mallory takes so many fun pictures with her digital camera. Be watching for her very own blog - Mallory's Take - to be released soon!
Every year, we have a just-the-four-of-us family vacation the week between Christmas and New Year's. We had a 2-part trip this year - St. Louis and Chicago. St. Louis was quick, so we weren't able to see any of my aunts, uncles, or cousins that live there. :( Hopefully, we will get to see them this summer, but if not - for SURE at my cousin Mary's wedding in October!)
Tim surprised me with Busch Stadium Tour tickets in my stocking! FUN!!! A funny little story about our tour - while we were inside on the tour our salesperson for Miller Park called to confirm our purchase of Brewer Season Tickets for the year. What funny timing! Tim assured the sales rep that while I love the Cards, we are still Brewer fans, too. :)
We walked down the street to see where the Blues play. Game that night!
Score Card covers for each of the World Series wins. This year's yet to come!
In the dug out!
Time to call the bull pen!
Almost up to bat...
Cute little tourist
Blues Baby!
I had fun playing with the digital camera.
Might have to frame this picture above for Tim!
Making her mother oh-so-proud! Mallory discovered Toasted Ravioli on this trip. :)
- becky
Hmmm...maybe I can get a better one.
"Stop kicking your feet, Mallory."
"OK, hugs are nice, but maybe later."
Now that one is just too cute for words. It would have made a great Christmas card if only we could see their sweet little faces.
Isaiah and Mallory have had enough!
"Mallory! Over here, Mallory!"
"Isaiah, wake up!" (Just kidding; I have no idea why his eyes are closed, though.)
Looking kinda bored there, Booper.
Daddy gave it his best shot, but they were tired of posing.
Nice face, Isaiah! Hahaha!
Both kids have had tons of fun "reading" all of the toy ads that have come in the newspaper and mail. Mallory is making her top selections...