National Western Stock Show

Last weekend we went to the National Western Stock Show. We went in smelling like city folk and came out smelling like real farmers! :) Magnolia had an absolute blast roaming around with goats, llamas, donkeys, sheep and pigs. She loved petting all of them but said that the pigs were "to prickly" to pet. Magnolia did get a bit tired from all of the walking so she found a sheep that was laying down and plopped down next to it and laid her head on it for a bit. She also got to ride on a little train and get a very fancy lollipop. We even tried on a few cowboy hats. I think we have a little farm girl on our hands!

New Years

Yes, yes, we are still around! It is such a process to upload pictures to the blog because our computer is out of memory so it is VERY VERY slow and takes forever to upload pictures. Hopefully very soon we will have a new computer and I can go back to my blogging more often!
Here are our New Years Eve pics. We went to Scott, Heidi, and Will's house to make sushi. It was very fun and relaxing. Seeing as small children were involved we started the process at 4:30 in the afternoon and were home by 8:30. Needless to say, we did not stay up until midnight to ring in the New Year. Yep, we are officially old! :)

Merry Christmas!

We had a very wonderful Christmas this year. It was a very low key day in our pajamas and then over to our neighbors house in the evening for dessert. The only thing that Magnolia wanted Santa to bring her was cookies. The very first time someone asked her what she wanted she said cookies, and she never changed that idea the entire holiday season. As soon as she saw the cookies he brought her Christmas was complete and she didnt need anything else! I am pretty sure Santa would love it if the only thing she ever asks for is cookies! :)
It is also official to say that Magnolia LOVES to savor things. She did not want her Christmas to end so did everything in her power to make it last. I do believe she holds the record for the slowest child to open presents! She averaged one an hour! She would open it and then play hard with it until we encouraged her to open up another gift. She was so slow that we didnt finish gift opening until yesterday! It was so cute to truly enjoy every gift that she got and savor Christmas Day!

Up On The Housetop

Here is Magnolia singing Up On The Housetop on Christmas morning

More skiing

We took Magnolia skiing in Breckenridge on Christmas Eve. She got to ride her first gondola so she thought she was pretty hot stuff. It has been VERY warm here in Denver this winter so it was fun to go up in the mountains and have a semi white Christmas!



Here is the latest video of Magnolia skiing. The last 3 seconds is so adorable! This girl was born to ski!

Grammy and Pappa

David's parents came out last weekend for an early Christmas. Magnolia had the most wonderful time getting spoiled! She got to open some Christmas presents, which included a new crib for her baby! We also went to a Christmas parade with them, went out to eat, went to the Children's Museum, and of course, played at home! Magnolia and I had a rough day on Monday when she went back to the harsh reality of hearing the word "no." :) So fun to see Magnolia truly enjoying and loving her grandparents!

Neighborhood Christmas Party

I have had troubles being able to upload my pictures so I apologize for the slow blogging!
Last weekend Magnolia and I went to our neighborhood Christmas party. We went with Magnolia's friends Sofi and Bella. We saw Santa, made crafts, ate cookies and drank hot cider, and even went on a horse and carriage ride around the neighborhood. The carriage ride was by far Magnolia's highlight. It was so adorable, we sang Christmas carols while looking at all of the beautiful lights of the neighborhood. So fun!