Natalie's countdown to Christmas was in the beginning of December. She put an ornament up on her tree calendar every morning. Yeah, some mornings there were 2 or 3 put up, but I course corrected to keep her on track. This picture was taken on Christmas Eve after her tree was filled up. That night we set out some cookies. Was Santa really coming?
On Christmas morning, Natalie looked at the tree in amazement. Santa really did come!
Natalie loved opening all the gifts...Michael's gifts, Josh's gifts, my gifts, and of course, her own gifts. Michael attempted to open some gifts, but he much more enjoyed climbing over and around the paper and boxes. Below is a picture of Natalie and Michael sitting on Michael's new sofa.
At noon, we switched over to birthday celebration mode. Natalie turned 3 years old! Josh and I still cannot believe she is 3 already. Time really does fly by. We called folks on our cell phones (that had speakers) and they helped sing happy birthday to Natalie.
She was absolutely delighted to open more presents. She was even more excited to stay in her pajamas all day. As a matter of fact, everyone stayed in their pajamas all day.
Our holiday travel plans were cancelled so her are a few pictures of how we spent the next few days. Hanging out....gosh, I wish I could bend like this still....
We spent time playing in the snow. Michael got a new sled for Christmas. This sled holds him in so that he doesn't face plant into the snow over the side....not like that ever happened.
We hope you are also enjoying your holidays!
During the celebration, Natalie enjoyed swinging in the basement with Uncle Eric. Josh and I are committed to getting a swingset in our backyard this summer.
Natalie also enjoyed riding her tricycle around with her baby attached to the handlebars.
Mikey, the train conductor (and his Daddy).
Hey Cuz...what are you having for breakfast? From left to right, Elizabeth (Lizzy), Michael (Mikey), Brooke (Brookie), and Natalie (Nani). 
Look at that BIG hunk!
Michael was admiring his BIG sister through the window. He wanted more than anything to get through the window and into the action with his sister. He actually started to try and climb up the window to get out. 
Now that is one BIG smile!
Natalie is becoming a BIG stamper. She is going to ask for permission to attend Grammie Pat's upcoming Stampin party. 
Once again, sending you BIG hugs and kisses on Valentines Day!
We had a WIDE load come through our living room the other day...
We had a BIG caboose make his way onto the train table. He was very proud of himself.
The matches are getting BIGGER AND BIGGER at "Wrestle Mania" in Savage, MN.
Natalie made a BIG line in our living room with all her babies. Natalie was the line leader.
On Christmas morning, Natalie looked at the tree in amazement. Santa really did come! 
Natalie loved opening all the gifts...Michael's gifts, Josh's gifts, my gifts, and of course, her own gifts. Michael attempted to open some gifts, but he much more enjoyed climbing over and around the paper and boxes. Below is a picture of Natalie and Michael sitting on Michael's new sofa.
At noon, we switched over to birthday celebration mode. Natalie turned 3 years old! Josh and I still cannot believe she is 3 already. Time really does fly by. We called folks on our cell phones (that had speakers) and they helped sing happy birthday to Natalie.
She was absolutely delighted to open more presents. She was even more excited to stay in her pajamas all day. As a matter of fact, everyone stayed in their pajamas all day. 
Our holiday travel plans were cancelled so her are a few pictures of how we spent the next few days. Hanging out....gosh, I wish I could bend like this still....
We spent time playing in the snow. Michael got a new sled for Christmas. This sled holds him in so that he doesn't face plant into the snow over the side....not like that ever happened. 
