Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

This year for Christmas, the kids and Mat slept in the family room because they all got new beds for Christmas. Santa was a little worried while he put out the presents on Christmas Eve, that a little one would wake up and discover him. Well, he was able to finish his work without being seen, but next year, the kids will be in their rooms for sure! We had a very Merry Christmas despite the fact that the week before all 5 of us got the flu!! Not fun at all! Coughs, fevers, and runny noses, plus a very pregnant me. Not a good mix. But, we made the most of it, and the kids got over it faster than Mat and I!




Oaklie was in heaven with all the wrapping paper and treats! She just wanted to eat the treats in her stocking, she didn't care about much else.



For months now, the kids have been asking for pillow pets from Santa. Actually, the pillow pets were purchased back at the beginning of September....of course they were delivered by Santa though. Everyone was in pillow pet heaven Christmas morning!





All that Mat wanted for Christmas was new ski goggles. They aren't just ski goggles though. They are GPS goggles, they tell the speed, elevation and....something else cool that I can't remember right now. He tried them out two days later. He's a big kid. I love it.

Berklie and Oaklie will be sharing a room in a few months. As soon as I get brave and take Oaklie out of the crib. I will put it off as long as I can! But, now Berklie's room has two beds, so it's ready when I am. :) Berklie wasn't too sure about it at first, and still won't let Oaklie in "her" room. I keep trying to tell her that this is life! Girls get to share a room! I always wanted a sister to share a room with. I probably would have hated it though. I won't tell Berklie that. There will be some challenges, but all in all, it will be just fine. (I'm trying to convince myself here.)



Carter got a new bed as well! We didn't want to leave him out. He has wanted a bunk bed forever, so he was very excited when he saw it. Mat and I were making the beds and putting his clothes in the dresser on Christmas Eve, and he peeked around the corner. He saw it for a second before Mat ran him back downstairs. How can you get mad though when he says, "dad, I saw my new bed and I really like it, thanks." He loves his bed and actually has taken a nap in it twice! For Carter that is a miracle.



We had a very Merry Christmas and are looking forward to the New Year ahead of us! Baby Bell #4 will be making his appearance January 4th. Carter is looking forward to it, as well as Mat and I. The girls aren't too sure about it though. Stay tuned for pictures!