Is it really over, already?

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Wow.  CHRISTmas sure came and went this year.  For you, too?

Santa tidied up our living room and even lit a little fire for mommy and daddy.  He’s really nice like that.

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Thankfully, #1 was quite consistent in what she wanted from Santa…and was adamant that she had been a very good girl.  So, Santa came through with her Ariel doll.  Today is the first day they have been separated.  Since #2 can’t talk, we decided a Princess ball pit would be fun.  Yes, Mr. Serious actually thought it was a good idea, too.  No, he never would have imagined that his house would have so much princess stuff in it (me, either for that matter)!

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Who knew the Slinky would be such a hit.  Both girls love it, too.  Mr. Serious has been successful in getting it to go down the stairs once or twice.

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Another hit was the easel.  We’re pretty sure #1 has used almost all of the ink in the dry erase markers.  The girl loves to draw.  Plus, there’s recently been some “Monkey see, monkey do” going on it our house, so #2 had to draw right there with her big sister.  Fortunately, she doesn’t require the lids to be off.

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Our family ended the evening with the girls hanging out in the ball pit.  Can you tell how much they love it (of course, notice that Ariel is with #1, too)?

More importantly, can you tell how much they love each other?  I get all melty just seeing them play together and love on each other.

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Now, I just need to work on a Dave Ramsey plan update.  We’ve been on the budget for 3 months now and going strong.  I can’t wait to tell you more about it!

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22 Comments

  1. Love the pictures! It looked like a great Christmas! Happy New year

  2. Awww looks like everyone was very good this year! I agree though, it came and went WAY TO FAST!!!!

  3. The ball pit looks like fun but I wish I had a fireplace at my house to sit in front of. Hope you had a great Christmas!

  4. I'm glad you guys had a Merry Christmas! I must say, I adore the princess stuff. And our house is full of it too. But we're about to have to make room for some sports and dinosaur items I think! 🙂

  5. What darling pictures of Christmas with your cute girls. It looks like Santa was very good to them. We are having a wonderful time with our Grand children. This is just the best time of year…but then whenever we are with family it is the best time of year.

    Enjoy the rest of your vacation and Happy New Year. Hug, Grammy Lura

  6. I can't believe it's over either! Where has the time gone? You got some great pictures and they got some gifts that they will be able to play together with for a long time!

  7. Merry Christmas. The sibling relationship is a beautiful thing, probably my favourite thing about being a mom.

  8. It looks like the girls had a wonderful time in the ball pit and a great Christmas. Love the easel that Santa brought. Will got one too and he cannot get enough of it either…
    the holiday came and went so qucikly!

  9. Woo hoo for you and the budget!
    And your Christmas photos are great. Glad to hear your family had a good one.

  10. Look at all that pink!!! It's a girly girl's heaven. You've got divas in the making.

  11. how nice of Santa to clean up for you! You must have been a good girl this year too! Love the ball pit! I am going to have to tuck that idea away…

  12. Looks like Santa was very nice to the kids this year – they must have been very, very good 😉

    And to clean up? Why did Santa not do this for me? Does this mean I'm on the naughty list.

    Ha-ha, not a chance.

    Great pictures, Krystyn.

  13. It does go by too fast, doesn't it? Looks like Christmas was fun in your house!…….
    And for sure, so nice that Ariel got some time in the ball pit…..

  14. Hey K. Merry Christmas to you and your adorable family!!!

    You won my giveaway for free coupons and silver frame. Email me your address.

    XOXO

  15. Look how beautiful your girls are!!!! Such cute pictures!!! Can you please give my boys some tips on how to play together so nicely? 😉

  16. Isabelle is a girl with great taste. I was always a fan of ariel 🙂

  17. loving the fire in the back ground – guess olivia wasn't around screaming at mr serious that santa was coming down the chimney 🙂

    and the girls in the ball pit? priceless!

    looks like the perfect christmas!

  18. What a fun christmas! that shot of the girls in the ball pit is so great! happy new year too! : )

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