Last of the month

We didn't take any pictures as a family on Christmas since we were all unbathed and in pjs the majority of the day.
This picture with Benjamin came up in my time hop from a year ago, so I wanted another one for comparison.

2013

 2014

(Isabella is pretty pumped about her gymnastics leotard. It has already been making frequent appearances.)

12/27- We woke up to snow the morning of my birthday!

Michael's birthday pancakes! 

I went to lunch at 501 with my parents, green goodies for cupcakes, and then anthropologie for shopping (dad slept in the car during that part). (I was pretty pumped to be dressed and out of the house after our flu quarantine for several days.) Alan and Paula kept the kids that night so we could go out on a date for dinner. A quiet dinner with just grown ups- so nice! :) 

Michael and Iz did a great job making my cake! 

Benjamin enjoyed his cake and ice cream!

12/30 Bath time with new bath toys

12/30  Lunch at Mama Roja

12/31- New years eve morning- Daylight donuts for breakfast

    I wanted to have a date with Iz while Michael was home. We painted our nails sparkly silver for NYE and went out to the movies. She was so excited when she found out where we were, and was so funny and kind about it. We had a fun time and I was grateful for the rare treat of one on one time with her.

That evening we went to Adelyn's 6th birthday party. Which was really fun since Iz and I missed big Mitchell Christmas we got to see family we missed there.

We went home and got the kids to bed and I made cupcakes for a midnight snack.

The Roberts joined us again this year to ring in the new year.

Cheers! We made it to 2015!! Happy New Year!

We also exchanged our Christmas gifts since we missed Christmas. Heather and I talked a lot about NYC this fall and the things we missed that we had done there past years in the fall. She found these super soft NYC pajamas that have lots of NYC favs. And now we have matching pairs. So fun to have a sleepover with my sister in matching pjs- even in our 30s. :)

Cinnamon rolls, bacon, eggs, and good coffee in the morning.

It's hard to believe another season of holidays and a whole year have wrapped up.
I'm so grateful for Michael's time off work and time for us to be together as a family.

Tree decorating night

We decorated our home and tree Friday after Thanksgiving. We opted to skip the tree lighting downtown this year as we were so crazy rushing there last time we missed it. So we had a quiet night at home instead.

Opening her new Christmas pajamas

She was actually really helpful in decorating the tree this year!

I love unpacking our ornaments with memories of places we have traveled, various events in our lives, and ones that I just liked. I'm excited to experience the season with our family this year!

Orr Family Farm

Michael was off work last Friday for fall break. Isabella was the first one up in the morning, so we snuck out and picked up donuts while the boys slept. After breakfast we all got ready and went down to the Orr Family Farm.

 We did the hayride to the pumpkin patch first because there was no line.

 Next we went to the jumping pillows!!

Benjamin was a little unsure about jumping himself but enjoyed watching Isabella.

 Evel Knievel there.

We had packed a picnic and stopped to eat lunch. Then we fed the animals in the animal barn and played at the playground for a little while. Next we headed to wait in line for the train. We had a little while to wait so Isabella and I went and got a treat for us from the store.

 *Family train ride selfie*

Serious Benjamin on the carousel

As usual, she chose a stationary bench at first, but when she saw Benjamin was on a horse she decided to be brave and get on a horse too.  "Its not scary at all Mom!" She said in a very nervous/scared voice. :)
The carousel was our last thing. Then it was time to head home for Benjamin's nap time. We had a fun day.
Looking back:
Orr Farm 2013
Orr Farm 2012

OKCCC Arts Festival

Our Summer begins with our family trip to South Padre and the book end to the Summer is the Arts Festival at OKCCC. We got a cinnamon ice cream dessert to share and Isabella got a snow cone.

 Isabella wanted to get her face painted again. It was the same guy who did it last year. He is really fast and good!

Waiting for the philharmonic to start.
They played one set, and Isabella loved the music and dancing with a little friend she made. The wind was so strong they stopped the show and waited to see if it would die down, but ended up having to cancel. The good thing was they moved up the time for the fireworks. I wasn't sure if we would make it to see them but since they were earlier we did! 

The last time Isabella saw some she thought they were scary, but this time she really liked them. Benjamin was pretty quiet but enjoyed his first firework show.  We had a great night!

Its always a big deal if she's going to wash off the "faint pace" or leave it on. This time she decided to wash off one side and leave the other.