We postponed M & S birthday cake celebratin by a few days and bumped J birthday celebratin up by a few weeks. Enjoyed one massive birthday celebration with all our friends and family that were in town. M & S loved receiving their own scripture set. J was engrossed with...wrapping paper and boxes. Now that things have calmed down around here she has enjoyed her presents. Of course the cake was a hit with everyone involved.

Special Day

The fun and excitement continued...
M & S made the decision to be baptized members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. It was such a special day. Rob and I were so grateful to all the family and friends that drove long distances to spend the day with our family. It was a neat experience watching my little girls make the choice that they did. They are such a great example to me of being member missionaries. They both invited many non-member friends and three of them were able to attend.

a Quick trip

Made a quick trip up the Big Apple while the sisters were in town. M & S had been planning this trip for three years, after I attended Wicked for the first time. They heard the music and fell in love. I promised them for their eighth birthday I would take them to N.Y. to see the show. I guess I never thought my girls would turn eight, that is for old moms. I am now one of those "old moms" as my sister calls me with 2 eight year olds. The musical was of course "Wicked". So fun to see my little ones expressions as they were finally able to put the music with the stage.

We also fit in some time for shopping, eating NY pretzels, viewing Time Square at night, in the freezing night and consuming yummy Italian calories at Carmine's.

P.S. I drove into N.Y. city and back home and lived to tell about it!

A Visitor

Natalie, my twin sister separated at birth by a few years came into town for a visit. She was the first visitor in a very busy and fun filled couple of weeks. The girls and I tried to show her a few fun things while she was in town. Day trips included a visit to the Baltimore Aquarium, Arlington Cemetery, National Tree, Jefferson Monument, viewing lights at the local nature center, Holocaust Museum and a day at the American Museum. Jocelyn was diagnosed with a ear infection the next day, having a sick baby in a museum that echoes made for a quick trip.

Christmas, barely

Not sure if I can still post pictures from over a month ago. A little backlogged at the Holman house this month. I keep telling myself that things will slow down in February, a post this month is prof that things are slowing down.

Our little Christmas Elf

Aubrey and Samantha in love with their Playmobile vet set

A pose with Christmas hats