San Antonio Christmas

When Don got home from his trip on Sunday night, we let Cadynce and Donnie open their gifts from us.  We had them open their smaller gifts first.  Cadynce got a pair of winter boots and Donnie got a pair of shoes.  Donnie wanted to put them on immediately!!  Cadynce was more interested in opening the next present.  Cadynce got a My Little Pony and Donnie got an Elmo doll.  The last gift we had them open went with their big gift.  Cadynce got some pots and pans and Donnie got a few trains.  We told them to go upstairs for their last surprise.  We got the whole thing on video, and Cadynce's reaction was priceless.  After she saw her new wooden kitchen set she started screaming and saying "thank you Daddy, thank you Mommy."  She was pretty excited.  Donnie loves his train table and loves to go around and around saying "choo choo."  It was such a fun evening.  View Album for more pictures.

Donnie 18 Months Old

Donnie just turned 18 months old, and we have finally stopped the coughing.  He's pretty much been an emotional wreck for the past two months.  Between coughing, teething, and "Mommy only", it can only be up from here...right?  That's what I'm going with!  Really, he is the sweetest boy.  If sister is crying, he always tries to make her feel better with a hug.  He brings her shoes to her, and he squeals with excitement when we pick her up from school.  He is so full of love, so I will enjoy this "Mommy only" phase while it lasts.

We had a weekend full of excitement.  We said good-bye to our fish Bubbles who had a short life, we had breakfast with Santa (both kids cried and didn't want to sit on his lap), and we traded our car in for a mini-van.  There is no reason yet for the mini-van...I know what you're thinking!!  View Album for more pictures.