Caelin + Finley = Double Trouble!: December 2012

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Welcome Baby Alvine!!!

Not only did we head up north to celebrate Christmas with the Flynn's but it was also our first chance to meet Baby Alvine, the newest member fo the clan! Uncle Conan and Aunt Sarah hosted everyone, (and I mean everyone, those who didn't make it back joined us on facetime for dinner:) for a wonderful day of playing, presents, food and fun. We are so happy for Auntie Anna and Uncle Brett on their newest family member- she was even more adorable in person than the pictures we had seen! Weighing in in the single digits, she is the tiniest of peanuts and oh so cute. Caelin and Finley were so happy to see and hold her! There is nothing more exciting and fun than spending time with family for Christmas and welcoming a new little baby:)

Hanging out with Gramma!

Big cuz Caelin holding baby Alvine!

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas!

Christmas 2012 was an exciting one in our new house! Used to only being able to get a 6-7 footer, we ( ok just me:) were excited to get the biggest tree we could find. A little earlier than most years, we headed out in early December and compromised on what we thought was an 8 foot tree. Well, turns out it was only 7 ft and so it looked a little smaller than I had hoped. just means next year we can only go up! I might have also promised the girls that we could get the biggest one next year and chop off the top so they could have a mini tree upstairs...some memories are too good to give up! Both girls fell in love with the Polar Express this winter, reading and watching it almost daily the entire month of December. Even as I type this post (sadly, it is almost March) they are still requesting to read it all the time. Caelin's class had a Polar Express party and she transports her silver bell around in her backpack to show off to everyone. Finley loves to find Santa in the book and say "Ho HO Ho" and both girls know the book so well they pretty much read it to us. The first of the parties started in Plymoth with a surprise visit from the big guy himself. Caelin, Addy and Boo stood staring out the window when he left saying they could see him in the sky....gotta love it! Fast forward to Christmas Eve- we spent the day and night at home with Auntie Kell joining us to make Santa cookies and get ready for the big day. The next morning, everyone was up early and ready to open up gifts. Surprisingly, it took Caelin a few minutes to realize there was a ride on dune buggy in the room and Finn to notice her 8 ft long beanbag. We promptly got on helmets and headed outside to take a ride! Christmas day was spent with the Morra clan and then the following weekend we headed to NH to see the Flynn's. Thank you to everyone for making this Christmas so much for the girls. From the indoor snowball fights to the books, movies and coloring supplies- they continue to love the presents they received. They may not realize it just yet, but we are very grateful and appreciative for the generosity of all of our family and friends:) Merry Christmas!

Off to get a tree!