Fun January Days

Nana and Pop got the twins an art easel for their birthday. We broke it in one beautiful, chilly day. Casen and Collins LOVED painting!

Megan and Lindsey got Case a tool belt for his birthday. Wampa came over one day to build a birdhouse with the twins. They had so much fun using their tools - especially the hammer and tape measures!

A beautiful day for a car wash!

Casen sleeping in his Lightening McQueen slippers - CUTE!!

Happy Birthday, Casen & Collins!

Casen and Collins turned 3 years old on Dec 28th. The weather was gorgeous that Saturday and we enjoyed a relaxing day at the Caldwell Zoo in Tyler. Nana and Pop met us there and we had lunch together before heading home.

Daddy with his big kids

Making friends at the petting zoo

Casen taking some climbing tips from this baby goat

Miller wasn't afraid at all

They had a 10 month old impala in the petting zoo named Raul - he tried to eat Casen's shirt!

Case climbing on the tractor in the play zone

I just can't believe they're already 3! Where has the time gone?

Casen is especially growing so big! He could pass for a Kindergartner!

Beautiful animals

Wild animals!

We had a birthday party for the twins on Jan 4th - it was an ART party!

The kids painted and played with playdough. Luckily, the weather was nice enough for us to be outdoors and they were able to play on their playset as well.

I saw some cute art party ideas on pinterest and we had a lady we know make cake balls. They were delicious and the cake palettes turned out so cute!

Rice Krispie paintbrushes :)

Happy Birthday to you!!

Uncle Mike and Aunt Caitlin got the kids chef hats and aprons. They wanted to wear them while they opened the rest of their presents! :)

Christmas At Home!!

On Christmas Eve, we spent the day making Christmas cookies and caramel corn, then went to the Christmas Eve service at church. Great day at home with the family!

Casen and Collins love to help in the kitchen

Making Christmas cookies just isn't complete until you're covered in flour! ;)

They had just as much fun icing the cookies (and licking the icing from every fingertip!)

It was the night before Christmas, and excited they went, 

these two little munchkins snuggled up in their tent.

This year we didn't have any family in town, so it was just the five of us for Christmas day. 

Okay, we love our families and no offense guys, but... IT WAS AWESOME!!! We didn't have to tear toys away from the kids so we could be anywhere at any certain time. We took our time eating, opening presents, and playing. It was so relaxing and fun - I think we may just have to make that a Christmas tradition.

Opening stockings on Christmas morning...

Casen loves to sword fight like Prince Phillip, Jake, or Peter Pan. His old sword was getting a little beat up, so he got a new one.

Casen excited to open Jake undies from Baa and Bampa.

Little diva :) She wanted to wear her new hairbow and sunglasses all morning!

Uncle Mike and Aunt Caitlin got Casen a soccer/hockey/lacross goal. He was SO excited!!

Play cookies from Aunt Suzy and Uncle Stu - so fun!

Play fruit from Uncle Stu and Aunt Suzy. The pieces are attached to each other by velcro. The kids LOVE using the play knife to cut them apart.

Case hard at work on his tool bench.

Peek-a-boo! Miller playing in the tent.

We got the kids an outdoor playset for Christmas. We actually built it in November so they could take advantage of the nicer weather, but we got a few accessories for them to unwrap on Christmas morning.

Collins is maning the ship's wheel while Case keeps an eye out for pirates. They're so cute!

Miller loving the leaves.

Casen practicing his lacross skills with his new goal.

This video is so funny!! My dad's bday is Dec 27th and we sent him some videos. This is Miller's birthday dance for Bampa - so cute!!