Pancakes with Santa and Mrs. Claus

JaJa and Papaw treated us to a pancake breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Charlotte was really nervous about sitting with Santa so we really had to talk up the whole pancake part of the deal. Mommy was on call and missed out, bummer. The others showed up to the breakfast and they had changed it to breakfast tacos! Needless to say, Charlotte still talks about the pancake breakfast without pancakes. She did sit with Santa and gave him her list, though. Definitely progress from last year!

St. Nicholas Day

We only got a few pics this year on St. Nicholas Day, but too cute not to share.

Zilker Tree Lighting

One of my favorite Austin traditions is the Zilker Park Christmas tree and Trail of Lights. I remember twirling under the tree with Sam in college, and taking Karsen Lane to the Trail of Lights every year. It is crowded and cold and parking is terrible, but it just wouldn't be Christmas without it. We decided to take the girls to the lighting of the tree this year. I was afraid it could be a huge mistake, but it was perfect. The weather was warm, and we got their early and parked right next to the tree. We had a picnic dinner, sat on our blanket and listened to Christmas carols. Charlotte LOVED the childrens choir and adult orchestra. She could watch the instruments play for hours. The perfect parking spot on the way in was also the last one out :) But we rolled down the windows and sang Christmas carols, and both girls were happy as can be. We will sure be going back next year!

Blueberries for Liv!


Our picnic spot :)


Making sure Mama is staying in the lines!


Buds


Cutie pie


I am one lucky mama


Ta da!!!!

Dance Party

I took these photos one Saturday night in December... after dinner during popsicle time daddy cranked up some tunes and this is what happened. I love that it's dark outside... and there are Christmas lights up.... and it's obviously 75 degrees +... and no one has many clothes on. I love how much fun you are having. I have always loved that your daddy loves to dance and have a good time. And I especially love that he can have so much fun with his girls, and is teaching them how much fun life can be. Life is short my babes, so enjoy every minute.

Marble Falls Lights

Last year the Christmas season got away from us and we missed out on the Marble Falls lights, so this year we went super early before things got hectic. Charlotte had a blast this year, it is a small display that isn't too crowded so she could just run through and check everything out on her own. Of course, she preferred to spend her time on her Daddy and Papaw's shoulders. Santa was there but she decided she wasn't quite ready to meet him. We had to work on that quite a bit this year. We had a delicious dinner (and pie!) at The Bluebonnet Cafe, yum!!! Good family fun!!

My loves.








We had lots of fun pretending to be elves :)










Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.

Six Months

Half a year old already?!?!! This is one of my favorite ages. What a sweet girl!!

Fall Extras

Afternoon fun at a JV game


Can you tell Mr. Baumann has 6 kids?! He and Olivia had quite a conversation!


Sweet jammies and handmade baby blankets from Nana, we are loved!


Sporting her "Ruff Day" shirt after she had her ear tubes placed. She was such a trooper and has not been sick since (>4 months!!)


Happy birthday to Papaw!!


We found this leotard at a kids resale shop while hoping to make it to the top of a waiting list we have been on to start gymnastics. Charlotte was thrilled to "play" gymnastics at home and spends lots of her time in a leotard now. We have not heard from Flipnastics yet but she will sure be ready when they call!!




Livi's Wild Basin onesie from her daddy.


An afternoon bike ride (ending at the park of course) while daddy and Liv napped... one of Charlotte's favorite activities!!