Pretty as a Princess

Carla looks as pretty as a princess in her new Christmas dress from her Grandma Perry in San Diego.

Trying to get a four and two-year old to sit still for a picture at 6 p.m. when they're all dressed up is like herding cats.

We did our best.

Christmas morning in front of the tree.

 Carla with one of her favorite presents...a playdoh ice cream factory.

 It's so unseasonably warm here in Omaha that the kids played outside on December 29 for an hour AND the grass was green.

Merry Christmas!

Here are some pictures of our recent trip to the Lauritzen Gardens where we got to see lots of poinsettias, christmas trees and trains running throughout the display. We're also happy with all of the beautiful Christmas outfits family members are sending our way. Mom says she's going to do her best to get us in all of them before Christmas.

Happy Birthday Perry!

Perry wearing Uncle Timothy's hat.

Carla with Uncle Timothy.

Mommy, Carla and Perry with the pumpkins we carved.

Daddy's behind the camera and Uncle Joseph hasn't gotten here quite yet as we put the pumpkins outside on the porch for the first time.

Our pumpkins!

Perry's cake. Can you tell he loves Buzz Lightyear???

Perry getting ready for cake.

Daddy getting a kiss from his Daddy.

Getting ready to blow out my candles.

Eating my birthday cake.

Carla's Four!

Our sweet little Carla Marie turned 4 on Sept. 22. We started the day with a trip to McDonald's for breakfast where we shared egg Mcmuffins.

Grandma and Grandpa Penfold came out all the way from Florida to celebrate with us. Here, Grandpa read a special book to Carla that he and Grandma recorded themselves.

 We had burgers, chips and a special Thomas the Train cake for dessert.

 Carla insisted (joyfully) that everyone wear party hats. Grandma found some neat Thomas ones at Walmart.

 Just before diving into the cake...

 Carla says the cake and ice cream is great.

 Opening presents...

 A week later, we capped off Carla's birthday festivities with a special sleepover with her best friend, Sasha. Here, the two cuddled up to watch a Strawberry Shortcake movie.

Perry's Ready for the Fall

Just a cute pic I wanted to share from yesterday.

San Diego Trip!