Hey Santa

This morning we had the Northland Mothers of Multiples Christmas party. It was 10-12 which is right during the kids' nap time so we were a little nervous about how they would do. But turns out they got to snooze a little before the party so we were good. They got to sit on Santa's lap for the first time there. Sam didn't like being on Santa's knee but he didn't mind standing between Santa's legs while the girls got the lap. They did really well! It was a pajama party so they were dressed in their matching Christmas jammies and slippers! They were one of 3 sets of triplets there among, I think, about 30 sets of twins!

After the party we were driving out South to do some shopping. Shane put on a Podcast of Rush Limbaugh to listen to. We stopped at the Quick Trip to grab a drink and, while I ran in, the kids got restless. So Shane started playing their favorite music - Laurie Berkner. Laurie Berkner = happy kicking feet, clapping hands, and squeals of delight! We started driving again and the kids were happy so Shane tempted fate and put Rush back on. Jules: "wwwWWWWAAAA!" Needless to say, the rest of the drive was filled with Laurie's lovely voice singing songs of bumble bees and pretzels.

Yesterday we visited the NICU where the kids were born. It was almost exactly a year ago that Sophia was released from there and we said goodbye to the nurses and doctors that were such a big part of our life and helped our our babies turn into the thriving toddlers they are today! It was fun getting to visit those special people again! And just walking down those halls brought back so many memories. That place was our home for a couple of months! After that, we paid a visit to Daddy's new office space at work and showed off the kiddos.

Julia may not be walking yet, but she is quite the climber. I am really proud of how fast she's making progress. She also enjoys biting. Poor Sam has been the victim of her new hobby a few times now. Ouch!

I wish I could take a picture of Sophie after we put her in her crib at night. Shane gives her a bedtime bottle while I nurse Sam. She usually finishes first so he puts her down while Sam finishes up. The first thing she does is grab her bunny. Then she and her bunny bounce over to her crib aquarium and push the button that starts it up. The music starts and the soft lights come on on the aquarium and we can see a cute little Sophie silhouette. She and bunny make their way to the back of the crib where they just sit, leaning against the crib rails. She watches the show that the aquarium plays it's show and she chews on bunny's ear. My description isn't nearly as cute as it is in person! Sophie is also following in Sam's footsteps and becoming a good little walker! Yeah!

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