Christmas Preparations

Here are some pics from Alaina helping us decorate the tree. She wanted to put all her ornaments on one branch lol She had alot of fun doing it and didn't seem to care when I moved them around after :) We've had a few photo shoots since trying to get the perfect Christmas card pic. Well I ran out of time and my baby looks like an Oompa Loompa with orange skin, come to find out carrots are a no no :( We took them to the mall to get a picture with Santa, and found out Santa doesn't work very hard at the Chatham mall, isn't there Mondays or Tuesdays. We were in the elevator to change floors and Brandon noticed a bear with a note saying, 'I'm lost, take me to the sears portrait studio for a reward.' Turned out to be a free session and a free 10x13. They even had 15mins to squeeze us in, since I already had the girls dressed to see Santa I was happy. Alivia was a bit tired and looked at the lady like who are you and what do you want me to do? But Alaina was little miss poser, wish she was that cooperative for me! 2 weeks later and 3 attempts, once even to london (car broke down and didn't make it all the way to the mall, luckily we were at Bailee's though!), we finally got a picture with Santa. Alaina went right to him, but was a bit shy and didn't say much. Alivia sat with him no problem and grabbed a fist of his beard :P

Peanut is 8 Months

I'm a little behind on posting. Alivia was just under 15lbs and just under 26" long. She is waving but after you aren't looking lol We are working on clapping, she will put her hands together and wave them still or slap the tops of her hands. She is just soo busy getting into everything. She is at the point of going where she's not suppose to, look at me, smile and touch it anyway. She is going to give us a run for our money when she's older! She started on some finger foods and still has to master the 'pincher' skill but enjoys feeding herself. But her gag reflex is sensitive and I have to be careful how thick and chunky her food is, or she pukes :( She loves yoguart too. Been busy trying to train Alaina not to leave her drinks, food and non-chewable toys up where her sister can't reach them!

Getting ready for the tub, I hope she doesn't keep all of those dimples lol

She loves looking out that window and now basket rides too :)