Our Holly Jolly December started with pictures with Santa and writing a Letter to the Ol' guy at the Reunion Meeting House. The kids were matchy, matchy for the 2013 Christmas picture and card. I know I can't get away with it forever so while they are young, and think its fun to dress like their sibling, I'll go with it.
Sibling love and a great picture of everyday life.
Writing down their wish list
A local production of the Nutcracker Ballet provided the opportunity for me and Sugarbean to go on a date. We went with some other mother/daughter friends that live in our neighborhood.
December 11, 2013 brought the arrival of Piper Zimmerman. She is the daughter of our close friends Tom and Jen. Piper has a big sister, Summer, and big brother, Tucker, that play often with our kids. Their sweet addition has been a good way for me to get my new baby lovin'.
One Saturday in December we needed to get some last minute shopping finished. Bass Pro Shop was on the list and while there we happened upon all the Christmas activities they offer. One of those being the carousel.
Tree trimming and house decorating took several days to complete. I originally wanted a real and artificial tree in the house. After many hours of assembly, lighting, and decorating the artificial tree and I was happily content with just one tree.
Doesn't everyone decorate in their underwear?!?!
I'm laughing out loud remembering our trip to the outdoor ice skating rink in downtown Atlanta. Carrington and Grayson were very, very excited on the way there. They were very excited while putting on their ice skates.
They were very excited taking pictures.
They were very excited stepping onto the ice.
And then, the excitement came to an abrupt end for Carrington. Aaron was helping her around and before they made it half way, Aaron fell on top of Carrington and her entire world came crashing down (literally). I did not see the fall, nor was I close by, but I could hear the cries and screams as if I was the one lying on top of her. The girl was devastated, and hurt, and the worst of all...cold and wet. And so, not three minutes into the ice skating adventure and Carrington made the decision that she very much disliked ice skating and never wanted to try again.
Grayson on the other hand had a great time. He didn't fall once and enjoyed the thrill of going fast on skates.
The Sims and Zimmerman kids pre-Piper
Carrington and Summer
These girls get mistaken for twins when they are together. They are inseparable and never feel like they get enough time with each other even though they go to pre-k together, gymnastics together, and have dinner/play date at least once a week.
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