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Saturday, December 31, 2011

Christmas 2011

Well the days leading up to Christmas and Christmas were pretty fun.  
Although our girls don't like to see Santa or sit on his lap, they sure do like that he comes to the house when they are sleeping, so they don't have to see him:)

Here Syd and Gilly are opening their presents from the Miller Christmas back home in MN.  Syd got to Dora DVD's, she was pretty happy.
 Syd and I making Christmas tree cupcakes

 Syd enjoying the cupcake, or mainly the frosting:)
 December 19th, Gillian turned 10 months old, wow we can't believe it.  She is such a happy baby, and loves to eat, if you can't tell.  She has 7 teeth and I am pretty sure she is working on her 1 yr molars, they are not coming in so nice!  She loves to stand up to stuff and just this week crawled for the first time, she isn't crawling all over yet but she is getting braver about trying to get things etc., and the fun begins!  She has learned a few pieces of sign language, and Sydney in turn teaches her babies as well, pretty cute!
 On December 22 we got some snow, it was crazy and fun.  Syd wanted to go out and play in it, but as you can see there wasn't enough and it was gone by the next day.
 December 24th, Christmas Eve

 Opening gifts from my family back in MN.  
Gilly got a photo book with lots of pictures of her with family and all she wanted to do was kiss it:)
 Stockings from Grandma and Grandpa
 The main gift from everyone back in MN, the John Deere Gator.
They opened a small gator in the house and Syd was thrilled then when we went outside and she saw the real one, she was so excited.  "Mom it is just like Caden's"  So cute.  Gilly loved it too, she really liked watching Syd drive around on it.  Oh and the green glasses were a gift too and she had to wear them all day.
 Me and my girls
 Family pic
 Syd rocking out with her new glasses and microphone!
 December 25th, Christmas Day
Santa came and brought Syd a bunch of new legos
 Syd helping Gilly out
 Oh a xylophone, they both love it
 New dress up gloves, cuz we can't have enough of those
 Working on her driving skills
December 27th
Aaron and Karen took a trip put to see us and we had a great time!

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

December Fun

We have had a busy December so far, wow!  
Sisters
 Sydney's Christmas concert at her school - the 2 yr old class sang Jingle Bells, so cute!  

 Kerkman girl cousins
Sydney, Allison and Gillian (she can't keep her hands off)
 Syd reading to Sam, how cute!

 Allison
 Kerkman Cousins, this was the only shot that worked and Gilly has her eyes closed:)
 Gilly enjoying a xmas cookie!
 Syd and Gilly with Grandma and Charlie
 Clapping


Santa

This was our second visit to see Santa, hoping it would go better, as you can see from the pics it went OK:)  
Syd didn't want to sit on Santa's lap or stand next to him, but she would go up to get a book:)  Gillian, well the  min I put her down she screamed, poor little girl.  
 Syd with Miss Kathy (storytime teacher) getting her book
 Going up nice and slow to talk to Santa, still a bit nervous.
Overall it was a pretty good visit with Santa, Syd had no tears for the first year:)  Gillian, well she is taking after her sister and crying:)

Monday, November 21, 2011

Gillian is 9 Months Old

Gillian is now 9 Months old, wow we can't believe it!  She just had her doctor appointment today and her are her stats:
22.10 lbs - 95% - if you can't tell she doesn't miss a meal:)
28 3/4 inches - 87%
Gilly is getting so big, she loves to watch her big sister, she loves to clap, she is standing up to things, loves to roll around on the floor, loves music and is just a joy to be around.  If you need a smile just look at her and you got it!
We had some pictures taken this past weekend so I wanted to share a few, Gilly wasn't really into smiling all the time, but we got some good ones! 














Even big sister got a few pictures!  


Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Sea World, Disney Magic Kingdom and Great Grandma's 90th Birthday Party - Orlando Florida Nov 9-14

We took a trip to Orlando, Florida to attend a Birthday party and since we were right there we went to Sea World and Disney!  Here are a few pics
 Thursday, Nov 10th, Sea World
We attended Sea World with Auntie Cari and Uncle Andy, Grandma and Charlie, Uncle Mike and Auntie Andrea.  
Auntie Cari took Syd and I on a Flamingo Paddle Boat ride, it was great


 Syd loved the rides, once she went on one, well we couldn't keep her off of them, it was super cute.
Friday, Nov 11th Disney Magic Kingdom
Meeting Mickey and Minnie

Syd was a little shy to meet Cinderella, and Gilly, well she decided it was time for a nap:)
Finally once we got to Sleeping Beauty, Syd was ready to be her friend.
Riding on the Roller Coaster with Dad
Here we are on the Magic Carpets
 Riding Dumbo
 Buzz
 Girls were a little tired!  Gilly slept for 3 hours and Syd slept for an hour!

 Tea Cups
 Watching the "Dream Come True" parade
 So tired, but perked up as soon as Mickey came by


 Saturday, Nov 12
Hanging by the pool
 Minnie Ears
 All dressed up for Great Grandma's 90th Birthday Party

 Sunday, Nov 13th
Birthday Brunch
Mom and Dad gave me a spoon, I love it!
 Al, Syd, Grandma, Great Grandma, Gilly and Me
 Kerkman Kids
 Grandma and her grandkids
 Mike and Andrea with Gilly 
 Cari and Andy with Gilly