Scary Old St. Nick

Tonight, Ryan and I decided to dress the girls in Santa outfits and take a trip to the mall to visit good old St. Nick. True to form, Leah was having a great time until her little bottom touched Santa's lap, and Abby was completely unimpressed. We were very shocked that neither of them tried to play with Santa's glasses or beard. Leah's biggest concern was how to get out of Santa's workshop.....fast!


Abby checking on her sis.....

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!!

Since today was Ryan's day to start late at the office, he was quite excited to take his daughters outside to experience snow for the first time. They both seemed to really like it! Leah was a little unsure, while Abby didn't stop smiling the entire time!



Touching snow for the first time






First sled ride
Babies overboard!


Tasting the snow

Warming-up after a fun, snowy morning!

A Trip to Pittsburgh

This past Saturday, we took the girls to Pittsburgh to meet their Great Aunt Roberta, who was in visiting from North Carolina.

Oh, Christmas Tree!

Today we took the girls to JB Tree Farm to pick out the family Christmas tree. Here's a glimpse of the fun.........

Waiting in the barn to begin the big adventure


Scoping the scene for the perfect tree

All bundled up

"Scruffy" the farm dog, who joined us on our adventure







Helping daddy cut down the tree

Meeting Rudolph and his reindeer

1st Christmas Parade

Tonight we took the girls to the Altoona Christmas Parade. They seemed fascinated by the whole thing. They loved the bright glowing necklaces and large animal balloons. Abby would start to bounce every time the bands played, while Leah would blink her eyes in sync with the pounding drums. They both loved waving at all the boys and girls on each passing float.

Yum! Yum!

Leah demonstrating her newest trick......chomping down and holding on tight to the spoon!

Yummy yogurt!

"Daddy, look what sis taught me!"

Thanksgiving Part II

On Friday, my brother and his family came to town to celebrate Thanksgiving with our family. Now that the girls are getting a little older, they really enjoyed playing with their cousins.

Cousin Sara checking out the girls' toys

Playing with Cousin Sara

Cousin Luke watching a favorite among the girls.....Micky Mouse Clubhouse

Hanging out with Aunt Dawn and Uncle Keith

A visit from Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpap

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today was Leah & Abigail's first Thanksgiving. They had quite the busy day......

Watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Hanging out with Daddy!

Eating waffles for the first time

Loving the waffles

A visit from Pap

and Nana

Playing (and learning) with crazy Uncle Todd

Visiting with Great Grandpap!

Meeting daddy's Aunt Denise, Cousin Jordan, and Uncle Brad for the first time. They actually drove all the way from Michigan just to see us (at least that's what mommy & daddy told us).

Snuggling with Great Grandma Reese & Great (he says not so great) Uncle Dick :)

Visiting with Grandpap & Grandma

Playing the recorder

Pretending to be a turkey

As you can see, our two little, precious turkeys had quite a busy first Thanksgiving!