B-Day Boy

We don't get to see Dave a lot so we spoiled him on his birthday.

Leah and Emily put streamers all over the house.

Dad made Prime Rib, and we had garlic potatoes.

We also went antiquing in Fredericksburg. Not so much for David I guess. They did stop at McWendys for lunch, which made for a really funny story.

The Carrier sibs went to see Jersey Boys together from David's birthday and Lisa's Christmas gift to Emily. We had a good time.

Miss you Dave and Emily!

Family Time

I love the week between Christmas and New Year's, mainly because you get to enjoy a lot of family time.

Hitting the after Christmas Target sales.

Eating out.

Leah sporting curly hair (Lisa did it) and sticker earrings (from Lisa).

Hanging out on Leah's bed.

Leah was often caught gazing at Uncle David, and it was so cute to hear her call out Auntie Em! Both girls loved all the attention and getting to know their aunts and uncle better.

Christmas Day

After enjoying a beautiful Christmas program at church, we all immediately got back in our comfy clothes to open more gifts.

Honestly, the girls would have been happy with just the stocking stuffers.

They were so excited opening each gift, and they were thrilled when we took them to see the play kitchen downstairs.

We love the kitchen, because there are two sides for them to use.

Leah organized all the food in the fridge, and Sarah would move piles of dishes from the kitchen to her baby stroller and back again.

During Sarah's nap, Lisa, Emily, Leah, and I made gingerbread houses. Leah's turned out the best. Granted she had all the good stuff, while we used Raisin Bran.

We took naps.

And Sophie snuggled up with her new squeaky toy.

We also skyped with the Stathis' later that afternoon.

It was a wonderful day.

Christmas Morning

It was perfect.

Girls got up around 7.

We opened our stockings, and then got ready for church.

It was fun having my family here to enjoy it with us. Every bed and couch was full. It was fun!

We missed David's family. All of them were out West this year. His parents were in Arizona with his two sisters.

Christmas Eve

We celebrated Christmas at our house with my family.

The girls loved having so much time with Aunt Lisa, Auntie Em, and Uncle David.

On Christmas Eve, we went to the U.S. Botanic Garden.

Ate Christmas Eve dinner.

Acted out the nativity.

Leah was loving all the Christmas traditions.

Day with Daddy

Leah spent the afternoon with David.

We met up with him after work, and they walked around in Old Town, Alexandria, rode the trolley, and then took the train home.

Sarah and Soph

She sure loves that pup.

Fifteen Month Stats

Height: 31 inches, 75th percentile

Weight: 19 pounds, 5th percentile