My Beautiful Girls

We had a wonderful Christmas this year! My mom and dad were here for two and a half weeks. We couldn't have asked for anything more! Maddi and Emma were glued to the two of them the entire time. I can still hear Emma asking Grandpa where he was going EVERY time he needed to use the bathroom. It took some getting used to, as my dad and mom are used to going potty alone and with the door CLOSED (hahaha Too funnny!! Emma hasn't quite got the privacy part down! :)) Oh what would that be like, to potty alone?????? (I'll keep you posted as to when or IF that ever happens!) Anyway, on the topic of potty, Emma decided over Christmas that she was ready to be a big girl and go potty like her big sister. About a week before Christmas I was walking past the bathroom and there was little Emma sitting on the potty. YAHOOOO! I screamed so loud (I was very excited!) that I scared her and she almost fell in. We went to the store the next day to buy her princess panties (she picked them out) and potty treats. She loved the panties so much, and couldn't decide which pair to wear, she came walking out with all 3 pairs on. She is always sharing a giggle with us! Maddisen was so much fun over Christmas. She loves to bake and help in the kitchen. Grandma showed Maddisen and I how to make bread. I can honestly say I made some really great tasting bread. When I'm feeling lonely for my mom it will be nice to bake a batch of her bread. The smell of homemade bread just makes me feel like I'm home. She brought jars of pickled beets (my favorite!!!) and homemade raspberry jelly made from the raspberry bushes on the farm. They also brought some Canadian treats with them, Mr. Big chocolate bars (Keith's favorite) and KETCHUP chips (SO GOOOOOOOD!) It was so much fun to just spend time with our family! We wish they could of stayed longer (as Maddi would say "you can stay and sleep in my bed forever and ever"). We miss them and look forward to the next time!