First Tub Bath

Cassidy's first bath in her baby tub

Ella Catherine's School Christmas Programs

Ella Catherine's class had a Christmas breakfast and program the last day before they got out for Christmas break.  They recited Twas the Night Before Christmas.  Each child was given a passage to memorize and a posterboard to decorate.  Ella Catherine was given the opening passage.  She had it memorized in two days and when the time came did GREAT!  No stage fright.  She stood up and spoke clearly for all to hear.  Matt, Carter and I couldnt have been prouder.  When they were done they all stood and sang some Christmas carols for us.  Then after breakfast they had a book swap.  Each child was asked to bring in a wrapped book to exchange.  It was a fun morning.  Great way to kick off the Holiday season.

Showing off her poster and saying her lines

Singing Christmas carols

Girls book exchange

Two weeks old

Cassidy Elizabeth Lynch went for her two week check up today.  She is now 10lbs, 22inches.  She is eating and gaining weight appropriately.  She is a very sweet baby, and so far is a very good baby.  She has started to stay awake a little during the daytime after her feedings.  So, I know my daytime naps are an endangered pasttime.  We are so thankful for her.  She has made our family complete.

Oh Christmas tree

During their visit to meet Cassidy, Grams and Grandpa offered to babysit Cassidy while we took the big kids to go get our Christmas tree.  It was nice to get out and Grams and Grandpa loved the one on one time with their newest grand daughter.  This is one of my favorite days of the year.  Getting the Christmas tree is the start of the Christmas season for me.  Love the holiday season and super excited to be home this year and get the opportunity to spend some time with my favorite little people making memories.

Ready to hunt for our Christmas tree

Ready to go

Taking a a break after picking out the tree.
The man in the background is taking it to get bagged

Posing

Watching our tree get bagged

Decorating the tree

picking out the ornaments he wants to hang

Grams and Granda meet Cassidy

Cassidy met Grams, Grandpa and Uncle Michael this weekend.  It has been so great having our families come visit.  Always nice to send time with them.  Ella Catherine and Carter were excited to have some time with them.  Unfortunately, Carter came down with a virus last Thursday and in attempts at keeping Cassidy healthy we had him isolated in his room and her in ours most of the weekend.  It didn't stop Grams and Grandpa from going in his room and playing with him.  By Saturday afternoon he was fever free and we let him out of quarantine.   Grams and Grandpa offered to keep Cassidy while we went and got our Christmas tree.  She had some one on one time with them and we were able to take Ella Catherine and Carter for our annual Christmas tree picking out trip.  We eneded up with a pretty tree (pictires to come later) and they had some good quality time with their newest grandchild.  These visits are always too short, but hopefully we will see them again soon.

Sweet picture of Grandpa meeting his 3rd grandchild

Grandpa with his 2 granddaughters

Cassidy completely content in Grandpa's arms

Grams meeting Cassidy for the first time.

Proud big brother

Santa Claus

While Mimi was in town, we took the kids to see Santa Claus.  Ella Catherine's school was having a can food drive, 5 can goods were your admission fee and you got a picture with Santa and lots of arts and crafts, activities and a small petting zoo.  Mimi helped me with the big kids while Matt stayed home with Cassidy. 
As we got closer in line to our turn to sit with Santa, Carter began saying he didn't want to do it.  However, when the time came he did great.  No smile but he did talk to Santa and tell him what he wanted.  I Love this time of year and so happy to get to exerience this with my children.  They loved all the activities and were sad when it was over.  I had to promise more fun Christmas activities to come. 

Ella Catherine and Carter with Santa Claus

Ella Catherine telling Santa that she wants: a Barbie Hairstyling head doll, minnie's bowtique and a jewelry making kit

Carter telling Santa he wants a spiderman

Ella Catherine coloring

Carter coloring