Kids Christmas and Happy Birthday Natalie

We have had an eventful couple days...yesterday we had the kids Christmas party at our house. We feel so blessed to have wonderful neighbors with amazing kids. It was so fun to have everyone together...

Its no fun if you can't get your holiday dress a little messy.

 Elly Jane

 Mish

 London

 Porcia

 Gift exchange

 Emerson

 Once she had finished eating her very decorated cookie, she decided to lick the extra sprinkles off the plate, she is very much my child. Needless to say, she enjoyed her first taste of decorated sugar cookies.

 Emerson and Lilly

 PJ and Mish were so sweet to each other, this doesn't always happen so we were so happy to capture the moment :o)

 The group shot (without Kylie)

 Our attempt at getting her in the photo...didn't go so well, she was more interested in playing with her new Christmas gift.

We had brunch at my grandparents this morning. Emily, Liam and Declan were there too! The kids got to open their Christmas gifts, thank you Grandma and Grandpa!

 Coopie with his new toy and new shoes

 Buddies :o) both just over 6 months old

 Liam and Kylie opening gifts

 Emily put this photo together...what we pretend our kids are like (on top), what they are really like (on the bottom)

 Kylie with her new headband and purse.

My home-made birthday cake (thank you wonderful husband) with 32 candles on it! Coopie was not so sure.

 Luckily I had Kylie to help me blow them all out.

 This afternoon Craig and I went to the Purple Easel and painted Paris!

 We also drank a little wine, yum.

Today was a wonderful day, I got to spend quality time with my amazing husband and wonderful kids. Life is so good right now!

I can't believe it is almost Christmas! We leave for Portorville tomorrow and will be there until the 27th. We are really looking forward to seeing Craig's family and especially spending time with Jill and Mike coming in from NY!

Good night,
Natalie