Merry Christmas!

Her cute new teddy!

Max that's not a bone!

Max the Christmas dog

Her pirate ship, this occupied her the entire day. She was even doing pirate voices:)

Opening gifts!

Ash with a Tickle me Cookie Monster

(sister recieved an Elmo I had to keep it somewhat fair...)

Bri with her Elmo

Stocking fun

Some Polly Pets from Grammy

Opening their stockings

Merry Christmas to everyone!

This year was WAY more fun than previous years as Santa came to our house. We put out milk, cookies and a carrot for Rudolph. Then she squealed as she came downstairs to see that her stocking was full and the food was gone. After that we opened presents while watching the Walt Disney World Christmas parade (go AFN!). It was a blast. They were yelling about their presents and the Disney characters in the parade....they enjoyed the parade so much we even had to prompt them to keep going on the gifts! Ash got the Little People Pirate Ship she's been asking for for two years and Brielle got a Elmo Live that she carries around everywhere. This thing is crazy...everytime it tips over it says "uh, oh Elmo fell down. Will you help Elmo up please." Then she picks it up and it says "Thank you you're Elmo's best friend." So she walks around telling us "Elmo's best friend, me! " It's just too cute! Then they got an adorable stuffed bear from mom that they've been taking turns with and gobs of lipsmackers and nail polish that they've been enjoying. Oh and they blew through the Pez in their stioockings as fast as we could fill it. And lots of other fun stuff thanks to Grammy! (Were working on the thank you cards today, but when they'll get sent nobody knows:)) The rest of the day was spent relaxing until dinner (which we spent with his coworkers.). Anyhow, Merry Christmas, I hope everyone has a fabulous New Year.

A funny little Ashlynn story...

Ok...so the girls are kinda funny here. Everyone wants to kiss them and touch them all the time when I bring them into town and they are both pretty grumpy about it. Sometimes Ash will be in a good mood and smile and ham it up, but Bri never is. Anyhow, we were at the grocery store last night and the young guy helping me bag the groceries was really pestering them and getting in their faces. Well, neither girl would even look at him and he thought it was a fun game to see if he could get them to respond. So he kept talking in Arabic to them and asking for kisses and their name and then he switched to French and then finally he said (in English)..."Do you speak English?" Ashlynn finally looked straight at him and said "NO!" and turn back toward her sister. It was hilarious! The guy thought it was the greatest thing. I couldn't stop laughing and she had no idea what was so funny. Oh well, maybe next time she'll keep the poker face.

Setting Up the Christmas Tree!

Hello!

Here is the Christmas tree we set up tonight. We had some friends over to help and it was just fun to watch the girls enjoy it so much. Now, Ash is even more eager to get her presents from Santa. Christams is going to be awesome this year! Hope all is well!

Hello! Here's some pictures from the kid's Christmas Party that Hoss's work hosted.

They had a lot of fun and it was a beautiful day spent in a gorgeous setting at his boss's, boss's house (yes, there is easier ways to put this, but once again that whole opsec thing;)) It was nice to finally see the sun as lately there's been a lot of rain and it's been cold for us (46....no not the -20 that Calgary is having but still cold for us!). Anyhow, we are doing well and looking forward to the holidays.

Making Christmas Cookies!

We had a lot of fun making sugar cookies. Then we invited the guys over to help us decorate them. It was great, I took pics of that too...but they didn't turn out because of the light and our crappy camera. Too bad!

Max @ 2 1/2 months, Max now @ 5 1/2 months

We love this guy!

Yes that's the same couch and same spot:)

Oh yeah...and we found out he's the same breed as Fang on the Harry Potter movies!

Hey guys, sorry I've been so bad at keeping in touch! Ash broke her arm on the playground. My mom came for a couple of weeks (yeah!). I spent the last two months choreographing a musical at the American High School (A High School Musical (the first one)) and then I'm busy with a Forensic Psychology class and trying to get motivated on my Thesis...which is not really progressing past the point of the research phase. Then we had Thanksgiving with Hoss's coworkers (yes, you all know who I am talking about even if I can't say:)) and I've been trying to get ready for Christmas. The cards are going to be late this year...and I still need every one's address please! (Sorry Annie, I lost it again...yes, I know you should seriously hold it ransom until I call:)) Hoss is still trying to catch up at work and we are both slowly learning the language. Life is crazy and still at the same time I sometimes feel as though it lacks true substance; but that is neither here nor there. I have some more pictures to post. Some cute ones of the girls making cookies and what not, but for now I'm just going to put this stuff up and hope I will get back to the rest tomorrow after I'm done with the homework I'm avoiding and need to get back to. Love you all! Kasey...Oh yeah and the pics are taken for Christmas along with the new one up top!