Linguist Avi

Avi's first foray into the German language is the word "eierkuchen!" She does it pretty well, only hardening the "ch" too much, as most people do!

Sweet Taylor

Taylor definitely has his moments with his sisters.

We had just dressed Averi for church so she was waltzing around saying how pretty she was.

Daddy (to Taylor): Isn't Avi pretty?
Taylor: She's not pretty, she's beautiful!

In the past, he's even called her a princess!

Omi's Cookies

Taylor was very excited to have one of Omi's home-baked Christmas cookies. He was told he would have to wait until after supper and so he patiently waited while carrying the bag home and throughout dinner. When the momentous occasion arrived, Averi finished her cookie before everyone else and begged for more. Daddy donated the rest of his cookie to her. Upon seeing this, Taylor broke off a piece of his treasured cookie and gave it to his daddy!

Since I was overwrought with tenderness at his gesture, I gave him the rest of my cookie--only sneaking two more bites from it later!

Ella Speaks!

Ella's been a lot more chatty lately. I would have to say that her first word is "Ella!" She says it all the time: "El-la-la-la-la-la-la-la..."

"Tickles"

Taylor (referring to Shawn's stubble): Daddy, can I feel your tickles?

Mama’s Holiday Wish List Meme

TodaysMama and Provo Craft are giving away a sleighful of gifts this holiday season and to enter I’m sharing this meme with you.

1. What 5 items are on your holiday wish list this year?

Holiday wish list?! I wish!

1. I wouldn't mind a new prepaid cell phone. I have a particular one in mind.
2. I'm always in the market for more scrapbooking/card-making tools and supplies! My top of the list right now is Spellbinders Nestabilities!
3. Martha Stewart Pine Branches punch
4. Martha Stewart Circle Cutter
   
5. Time to myself to create!!!!
   

2. What is your favorite handmade gift you have received?

My mom made me a book for my bday about why she loves me. Awwww!

3. What handmade gift have you always wanted to tackle?

I have albums and brag books to do!!

4. What was the best Christmas gift you received as a child?

Am I supposed to be able to remember that far back?? Much to my parents dismay, I can't recall anything in particular.

5. What items are on your kid’s wish list this year?

They're too young to have wish lists but anything to do with Cars, Treehouse shows or dollies will do!

6. What is your favorite holiday food?

Kleuse, a German potato dumpling.

7. What will you be hand-crafting for the holidays?

My Christmas cards!

8. What is your favorite holiday movie?

I love Miracle on 34th St (the newer one) and Home Alone 1 and 2! Oh, and the animated Nutcracker Prince.

9. Favorite holiday song?

Probably O Holy Night.

10. Favorite holiday pastime?

German Christmas cookies and advents!

To enter to win all these cool prizes below simply answer the questions in this meme, make sure to post links back to TodaysMama.com and Provo Craft (use this link: http://bit.ly/4ikY3c ) and tag your friends!

Happy St. Nicholas Day!