Merry Christmas!!!

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The girls were so excited to see what Santa brought! I didn't even have a chance to do their hair!! Don't worry, I made sure it was done before we began opening presents.

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What a difference a year makes. Last year, it took two days to open our gifts. This year, it took less than two hours. Annie definitely controlled the pace (although Katie helped also) they wanted everything opened right away. I really felt like my parents trying to get them to slow down!

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They loved their new scooters although Annie was disappointed that hers only had two wheels and Katie's had three.

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Annie opening a gift from Nana and Grandpa Hutchins.

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The new dressup set was a hit. Unfortunately, Annie looked a little like a belly dancer, ... everything was a little too small. "One size fits all" yeah right!!

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You may be asking why Katie only has a pull up on??? Well, she potty trained herself a couple weeks ago and has been pretty much naked since. I feel fortunate that she at least is wearing something! ... Mom the Barbie ATM was a hit! Unfortunately, after this picture was taken, I lost my camera so this is it. But the next time you come over, I can show you hours of fun Christmas 2006 video footage!!

Sitting on Santa's Lap

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Annie turned four today!!

Here you go Amy, these are the only two pictures I have. We had a little family party but will be having a party with a few friends in January.

The cake looks really funny but it's what Annie wanted so I obliged.

P.S. Amy, Annie LOVES the red plate. Thank you so much again for giving us that last year for Chirstmas, it's been a huge hit!

Our Christmas card was cropped and didn't turn out very well so I'm posting what it was supposed to look like.

New Christmas Dresses

Okay, these dresses may not look "Christmasy" but the girls sure looked cute in them on Sunday! I wish the pictures turned out better! Also, if you're thinking sleaveless? Remember that we're in Southern California and even our winter has been 70+ highs.

Making Christmas Cookies!

I made a load of sugar cookie dough and divided it in small balls and put it in the refrigerator. In other words, we've been making cookies almost every night! The girls are LOVING it!

I LOVE HOT COCOA!

Annie showing off a Christmas ornament she made a birthday party. She's wearing the new shirt Nana gave her for her birthday. She LOVES it! She tells everyone what it says!