santa at the gaylord

last night we went to see santa clause at the gaylord in grapevine. it was fun- the hotel is absolutely beautiful. we got there at just the right time, because there was no line. the santa was great, listening to audrey as she told him her list of wanted items. they included barbie the island princess, a snow white dress, and a tinkerbell dress. zach amazingly didn't cry! here she is talking to him. she was so excited to go see him, she forgot that she was going to sing the santa clause is coming to town song... its probably better since he didn't have that much time for each kid.
audrey and zach with molly chakery, the friends that we went with.
family picture! from the looks of this picture, you'd never know that i was mad at brian for buying a dirt bike with out my consent.
there was a large train set, and several small ones all around the lobby. it was very extravagant, and the kids loved watching the trains go all around! they also had a mrs. clause with real reindeer, but the line was too long, so we just peeked at the reindeer through the back.

My Montage 12/12/07

here is a little clip of some fun with zach and audrey. i am still trying to figure out how to just put it on my blog, but this will have to do for now. (audrea, do you have any suggestions?)

also, please check out this video i put on youtube. i got it yesterday morning when brian was watching the kids. it's priceless!!
http://www.youtube.com/user/carleighann

audrey turns four!!

audrey got a barbie "laptop" for her birthday. brian was like, "what are we teaching her?" she loves it even though it is a little advanced. but there are a few games she can play, and she loves just clicking the mouse and controlling the screen! (we got it at costco for only 37$, for those of you in need of a good gift for a little girl, age 5 or above!)

we took audrey to the parks mall for a carousel party. it was perfect. i didn't have to clean the house before and after, and the kids loved the carousel! i think that everyone had a great time! a big thanks to my brother trey for taking a bunch of candids... i didn't have time to do it. (not all of the kids are pictured here...sorry!)

audrey caught in the moment with cousins promise and lauren! zach cried at first, but granny calmed him down by riding a non- up and down sleigh. kenzie took a quick ride, too.
zach loves to play with his cousin logan! they are getting ready for cookie cake.
cousins logan and aubren, with aunt stacy
molly, daniel, zach and audrey riding the sleigh.

aunt karis and granny saved me by holding the baby all night!
everyone is singing happy birthday!
cousins kayla and sarah, with promise in the background.