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Guitar Lessons

The kids love when Daddy gets out his guitar and they get to bang on it and sing. Between singing his favorite song (Jingle Bells on repeat), Greyson's favorite game seems to be "accidentally" dropping the pick in the guitar hole and watching Daddy shake it all over in attempt to get it out.

Looking for the guitar pick

Notice the blue gloves? They're Greyson's latest guitar playing accessory. :) 

The Lion King

Blake and I took Greyson to see the New Braunfels Performing Arts production of The Lion King at the Brauntex theater. Nannie babysat Addison while we took Gresyon on a special "Greyson Date". Since we have never been to the Brauntex, we were not sure what to expect and left totally impressed! All the actors were kids ranging from about 5 years old to high school. It was amazing to see each one of them remember all their lines and really act. Greyson did really well until the intermission, when he discovered the concession stand. The second half was a little harder for him to sit through, but overall I think he did great and enjoyed it. Afterwards, we went to Dairy Queen for an ice cream treat. That may have been his favorite part!

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Stacking blocks

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Our sweet, lovable Addie Sue has learned the word "no" and she's not liking it. She has turned into a walking pro/climber, which means she is constantly on the go and into everything. Top picture - her expression while having a great day at daycare. Next picture - her reaction after being told "no".

When Addison sees us making a bottle for her she runs from the kitchen and belly flops onto her couch in the living room.

Addison's new favorite party trick.... blowing spit bubbles.

Happy Birthday, Blake!

Blake turned 33 on January 10. Over the weekend I made backstrap and taters, and on his birthday we celebrated with a fruit-topped cheesecake. The kids loved helping Blake open his presents - a Columbia jacket, a Dallas Cowboys flag, a Demo Day t-shirt inspired by his favorite Fixer Upper handyman and of course, CANDY! Later that week, Blake and I had a date night and the kids had their first ever "real" babysitter (other than family). Ms. Rachel is a teacher at their daycare and has been offering to babysit for months. They love her just as much as she loves them, so it was a great night out for us and the kiddos!

Butler Family Christmas

We wrapped up the holiday season with Christmas #3 with the Butler family in Rockwall the weekend after Christmas. While we were excited to spend the weekend with the family, we were a little nervous about the trip. The week leading up to our visit, Blake's parents started talking about kittens they had taken in and were planning to give to the grandbabies, Harper and Addison. Pets are never a good surprise gift, especially for 18 and 12-month old kids. I have to admit, I was worried. Very worried. Blake and I do not like cats.... at all. And I didn't want to add taking care of a kitten to all the things we already have going on with two toddlers. Nope, not happening. I was most worried about Greyson getting upset and his little heart breaking when we told him we could't take it home. For some reason, he loves cats, especially the one that strolls around our neighborhood. I could see the tears coming when we would have to tell him it was going to stay at Nana and Papa's house! So while we were opening presents with the family and Papa set a meowing cardboard box in front of me and Bonnie, I froze. I thought that maybe if I wasn't the one to open it we wouldn't have to take it home. ;) Luckily, Bonnie had learned about the "joke" the previous night and opened the box. Inside were two furry meowing kittens... TOY kittens! Yes, Nana and Papa bought battery-operated Furr Real toy kittens. I have never been so relieved! Just wait Nana and Papa, we're coming for you!! After the threat of taking home a live kitten was gone, we had a wonderful weekend with the family and rang in 2017 rather uneventfully. :)

Butler Christmas at Nana & Papa's house

Twinning cousins

The kitty. 

Guitar lessons (and some dancing) with Uncle Blake.

Cheerios for the munchkins.