Just Ducky

The girls and I spent this first fine morning of Christmas vacation downtown at The Peabody watching the ducks march to the fountain. It was decorated beautifully. Then, we went across the street to eat at the Kooky Kanuck...home of the 6lb. burger. We didn't order one, but Buttercup's burger was huge! Can you say "to go box"! Then, we made smores at the table. Yum!

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Stars

What a joy it has been to watch our girls spread Christmas spirit this week. They performed dances in a Christmas show at two nursing homes and helped spread some Christmas cheer to the residents. Snapdragon sang sweetly at her Christmas program this morning. Of course, Buttercup rocked the court at her basketball game last Saturday. We are so blessed to have our girls remind us what the joy of Christmas is all about!

Two Years!

Celebrating Sister Day 2009

December 10, 2007 Guangdong---Sisters

Holding my baby for the first time.

Happy Sister Day or "Gotcha Day" to our beautiful daughters. It was exactly two years ago today that little Snapdragon and Buttercup met as sisters. It was two years ago today that we held Snapdragon in our arms for the first time! We celebrate this day as Sister Day in our family to celebrate the bond that our daughters share.

What To Do?

What do you do when both girls are home from school and it is pouring down rain? You make homemade soft pretzels and fudge of course! Yum! Then, you paint Christmas wrapping paper for the grandparent's presents. A fun time was had by all!

Christmas Cookies

Buttercup's school has been closed for two days because of a gas leak. (She couldn't be happier!) We took advantage of her time off and made some Christmas cookies (and a bit of a mess;) today.

Beautiful Girl

Where did the time go? Buttercup has grown into a beautiful (and responsible) preteen. Yesterday she attended the Jingle Bell Ball at the Gibson Guitar Lounge downtown. It was a bit chaotic and crowded, but she said she had an okay time. She and her friends looked beautiful anyway! The dance is an annual fundraiser for St. Jude hosptial and other charitable organizations.