Christmas and New Years in pictures

I am really struggling to keep this blog thing going. In a nutshell: Christmas was fun, kids got way too much, Myla got ear tubes, spent New Years at the cabin and now we're almost back to normal life. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Martin Luther King day..oh wait- I guess I'm not that far behind.

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Myla- 8 months

Myla is over 8 months and growing steady. She babbles a lot and has started to wave hi which is the cutest_thing_ever. Her personality is growing as fast as she is! The two front teeth are in and I have the bite marks on my shoulder to prove it. She hasn't decided to take off and crawl yet but she is working on it. I decided to see if she likes the puffs tonight. They now make organic "green" puffs that have kale, collard greens, and spinach. She loved them! Eat up girl!

Lately

We sold our old 4 Runner and got a new (to us) Honda Pilot. Merry Chrismas to me!

Eric and Mason made a gingerbread house. Pretty sure Mason's mouth is full of candy.

The sugar high is about to hit.

Myla learned to stand on the couch and she's cutting her two front teeth.

I put on heels and we went out without children to Eric's company Christmas party!

Mason's Preschool Choir

Mason has been going to preschool choir practice for the last few months on Wednesday nights. Here was his BIG performance last week. In his defense he knew all the words because he was singing them at home all week. The video is long so if you just want to see the funny part start watching at 1:15-1:45.

Myla- 7 months

Myla turned 7 months last week. She is growing so fast and this girl is haaaappy! She is sitting up great and is reaching and lunging for items in front of her so I know before long she will be on the move.
We started solids and she loves almost everything we give her. The best thing she does is when Mason has a temper tantrum and throws himself on the floor, she thinks it's hilarious and belly laughs at him. Then I can't help but laugh too and it tears Mason up even more.
We are working on getting her to drink water from a sippy cup but she doesn't have much interest in it. I am not getting my hopes up since she won't take a bottle either. We are gonna work on that soon though cause I need a night out!
She still has those two teeth on the bottom and has been working on cutting the top tooth for a couple of weeks now.

This face is hilarious. I think this is her sassy face.

And here are a few videos..

Beach Photos

I posted most of these on Facebook but for those not on Facebook (MOM)..here they are :).

We got our pics back from our photo session at the beach. Audrey did a great job. We scheduled the pictures on one of the cooler days. Mason was in a grumpy mood, Myla had a snotty nose, and the beach was freezing and out of control windy. From these pictures you would never know that. That's when you know you have a great photographer. I can't say enough great things about her. Despite the circumstances out of our control, our time with her was very laid back and fun. Thank you, Audrey!!