Baby Jesus Penguin

In Abbie's stocking, was, much to her delight,
a penguin from the movie, Madagascar...
She named him "Baby Jesus Penguin".
He has been everywhere with us the last few weeks...
dr. offices, church (he has to stay in the car) and many stores...

These were taken last week when Abbie was sick with a UTI...
I know she isn't supposed to get those...
but now that she has had one, they want to run a bunch of tests on her...
since we have a "family history"/Kate.

Playdoh fun...

Today, instead of running around town,
we decided to stay home and play play doh...
really Abbie enjoys this more than Kate,
Kate would rather be running around,
but she did it for a while today too...Mommy, I love playdoh

Abbie working hard...

Kate is trying hard too

Abbie's alligator

An overhead shot of Abbie working hard...

New Year's Day at Marbles Kids Museum

I am trying something new in this new year
...and that is to take pictures of our day every day
...which may mean more pictures and more posts...
but no promises...
Yesterday we took the girls to Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh
for a fun adventure. They LOVED it.
It is VERY hands on and learning and kid friendly...
Here are some pics of the day...Abbie liked the train table...
she is much more into sitting and playing with things...

Kate played too...but not for near as long

Abbie playing at the train table

Abbie (polka-dot face)

This shoveling thing isn't too bad

NO MORE SNOW...
(and it's not even real)

we love water play...they called it Splash...good name

Kate loved it!!!

Abbie did too...
see the provided smocks...

New Year's at the Keeslers

WARNING: Mommy's new camera ARRIVED!!!
Our New Year's celebrations around here were pretty boring...
there was a babysitting shortage
so we just stayed home and had ice cream sundaes...
Mommy and Daddy did stay up to watch the ball
drop with our friend, Dick Clark.

Kate decides she'd rather eat through the box

Abbie wants you to meet her kitties

Our little Cinderella (thanks, Auntie Lydia and Uncle Scott)

Tickle me, please, Mommy

Me and my girl (with a mouthful for crackers)

cheese (sort of)

what a sweet face

Tea Party!!!

The girls got a new table and chairs set from Mom and Dad for Christmas

and Kate got a new tea set and a new baby...

the girls have loved it alreadymeet baby Kate

having a tea party with our new Christmas stuff

good tea

Thanks, Mimi and Granddad!!!

Our Christmas Fun

Our Christmas Day started at home where the girls each got to open 2 gifts, one from us and one from Ms. Linda (my late college roommate's mom). Then it was off to Mom and Dad's for a day of food, fun, and more gifts for all... Here are some pics of the day (in the opposite order).

My sister, Rachael, and her baby Jonathan...
she gets the whole family matching pjs for Christmas...very cuteBethany is struggling to get into the Christmas spirit...it is too early...Abbie is loving it though...
Auntie Rachael got Abbie and Kate matching jammies too...

Kate loves her book, Ms. Linda

Abbie got Horton Hears a Hoo and Kate god a book about God from Ms. Linda

Are you SURE this is December???!!!

On another unseasonably warm day for even Eastern NC, the girls wanted to play outside, to which Mommy says, another great chance for a photo op :)

Is this really the way you are supposed to go down, Kate?Happy Abbie

Monkey Pile!!!

Sweet (and matching) sisters

"I love to swing"

I just like this one...

Me and my girl

reminds me of that song from (I think) a disney movie

"I love to laugh"...Mary Poppins

You will NOT take a picture of me

but you can of me :)

Church Christmas program

On the 15th, Abbie had her church Christmas program. She was very happy to sing as well as look around during the program...Her biggest fan

This one must be about a duck???!!!

Abbie, Carter, and Emma (my niece and nephew)

Abbie and Emma

Christmas Lights

The girls have really enjoyed the Christmas decor this year... here are some pictures of them with it...

CBS program

Yesterday was the girl's Christmas program for CBS (Community Bible Study).

We have been doing CBS every Thurs. AM since September, and we all LOVE it!!!

The girls are learning good songs (verses put to "music") as well as making friends

and having a great time... Here are a few pics from the program...sorry they are so dark

...the lighting there was AWFUL!!! Virgin Mary had a Baby boy...

as done by Kate...
Remember, Remember, I will be with you always..Mafew 28:20
Kate's version

Abbie was the Virgin Mary...front and center...

Stay tuned...the church program is Sunday...

and maybe we'll even have video for that one...