Santa Claus 2013

We visited our neighborhood golf clubhouse to see Santa for the 3rd year in a row…can't believe it!  See last years visit here.  

Sweet Piper was just a week old at our visit and Santa was so happy that we brought her!

 Laney was all about "ho-ho"before we got there.  When our turn came, sister threw herself on the ground, went boneless and was.not. getting on Santa's lap.  No ifs, ands or buts about it.  So a family picture it was :).

 I can honestly say this is the first year he was excited to see Santa and was all about getting his time on Santa's lap!  He told Santa he only wanted one thing, a remote control car.  This is the first time he had mentioned this…I was at Toys R Us on Christmas Eve.

Santa had a little heart to heart with Cooper about that thumb sucking…in case you are wondering, it didn't work ;).  

It only took 9 days (and 184 takes) to get a picture with my 3 kids.  In case you are wondering, Cooper's shirt was made by a great local gal, you can look her up on Facebook, The Embroidery Boutique.  She also made the kids' Big Bro/Sis shirts they wore at the hospital when Piper was born.

Dad and Big Kid Bonding

Have I mentioned that Adam has been off of work for the last 3 weeks!?!?  It has been a dream and today is a sad day in the Jones' house as he goes back to the office tomorrow.  :(  I don't who is going to miss him more, the kids or me!  I am so, so, so super thankful he was able to (and did :)) take off work for so long to hang out at the house with us.  With the other 2 kids he just took a few days off of work so this was awesome!

While he has been off, he has taken the big kids to do some fun stuff, played lots of Superheros :) and got those kids outside a lot even in the cold weather.

They have had lots of fun together over the last few weeks!

 Our good friends, the Jensens, graciously handed down their Barbie Jeep to the kids and they love it!

 Lazy Lola skipped her walk and hopped on for a ride.

 One morning they went to a place full of bounce houses.

Dad became a mode of transportation up and down the stairs for these 2 kids.

We will miss you like crazy this week Dad!  

Sibling Love for Little Sister

Cooper and Laney have adjusted so well to Baby Piper.  They adore her and are so, so sweet!

This is one loved little sister!

 Cooper and Laney love her but Lola is definitely the most protective!  It took about a week before she would leave Piper's side.

 Secrets between sisters.

Piper and I had been out running errands, within minutes of us being home, I found her like this.  Cooper had covered her up with his most prized possession, his blanket and Laney had given her a doll to cuddle with.  

First Bath

At 6 days old, we decided Piper was probably in need of a bath :).  If not for anything else, to freshen up her hair that was oily from everyone putting their hands thru it.

 Her umbilical cord was still attached so a sponge bath it was.

 Brother and Sister were very intrigued and watched from afar.

1st Doctors Appointment

At 4 days old, Piper had her first Dr. appt.  We headed to pediatrician to check her weight and a couple other things.  All was good!  When we left the hospital, she was 8 lbs 12 oz.  She was 8 lbs 15 oz at her check up, gaining weight which was good.  

 The next day she was super stinky but it wasn't a dirty diaper…her umbilical cord was falling off but not completely off yet.  No joke, it smelled like rotten eggs.  Luckily it fell off completely just a couple days later.  

 sweet cheeks

So thankful to have a healthy baby girl!

Fun with Mamaw and Papaw

While Mamaw and Papaw were here, they took the big kids to do some fun things and left me to relax and hang with Baby Piper.  I was very grateful for the quiet hours :).

 They spent some time at the Bass Pro Shop.  I have somehow escaped going there in our almost 3 years here ;).

 Can't believe Mamaw and Papaw escaped here without any souvenirs!

 We drove thru the lights display at Texas Motor Speedway.  As a side note, I wouldn't recommend it, we were disappointed.   

And of course, lots of reading books :).

Mamaw & Papaw arrive to meet Piper and another Christmas!

Just hours after my family left, Mamaw and Papaw arrived to meet our precious Piper!  

 Piper is their 11th grandkid and the 5th girl in the last 2 years!  

 The kids just couldn't stand it that there were Christmas presents to be opened!  They asked and asked until we finally gave in.  Cooper was excited about his new Transformers, can you tell?!

 More Minnie stuff for Laney!

 Lots of Power Ranger play!

Laney adores her new stroller for her babies!  It's pretty fancy :).  And for the record, this is a typical look for her in our house.  She goes to the bathroom and often just leaves her underwear and pants off.  Meanwhile I am in layers trying to stay warm!

It was another Merry Christmas, think these kids are spoiled by their Grandparents and aunts/uncles???