Activity Advent Day 15: Tangled

Today's activity was a trip to the theater to see Tangled. In case you don't know what it is:

I got into a habit a while back where I don't tell Curly about any activity/party/playdate/trip , or basically anything fun we are going to do. I let everything be a surprise. It started because when I told Curly about stuff she would get crazy excited. Then if whatever event got cancelled, or someone didn't show up that I said would be there she was so disappointed and would go on and on about how something didn't go the way I told her it would. Honestly I just got annoyed with it, so I started letting just about everything we did be a surprise. If she never knew about something, she never got let down when it was cancelled. However surprises make her happy. Win for everyone! I need to stop, she's older now and can understand better when something gets cancelled and why. But like I said it's a habit, so I sometimes forget to tell her things. Curly came home from preschool yesterday and said "Mama, Claire said we were going to see her tomorrow at the movies to see that new Rapunzel show. Is that right?" Oh yeah, oops, I forgot to mention it. We headed out this cold and slightly snowy afternoon to meet some friends to watch Tangled. The movie was so cute and fun. I recommend it to all. Curly observed that Rapunzel's hair was "Bigger than Goliath". The Bear thankfully sat still and enjoyed the movie and her popcorn. It sleeted the entire time we were in the theater. When we left the roads were covered in ice. We drove about 10 MPH the whole way home. The van slipped and skidded all the way. It was very scary but thankfully we made it home safely as did Daddy.

Waiting for the movie to start with our besties!

Advent Activity Day 14: Breakfast for Dinner

Let me start by saying I have no pictures from today. The second Tuesday of each month is my Bunco night. Unfortunately Daddy had a last minute business trip planned and he not only couldn't join us for the breakfast dinner but he couldn't stay with the girls so I could go to Bunco. Boo. I don't like when he travels, but it's his job. I still cooked eggs and pumpkin muffins for the girls. They devoured the muffins. They barely touched their eggs. Curly spilled her milk. The Bear threw her cup. It was loads of messy fun and I didn't stop to take pictures. After dinner I surprised them with a trip to Aunt Jenna and Uncle Prem's house for the evening. They were so excited . Thank you Prem and Jenna for letting me have my monthly Bunco outing by watching the girls. Curly and The Bear had a really fun time playing. Tomorrow we have a fun activity planned and I promise pictures.

Activity Advent Day 13: The Gingerbread House

This was our first attempt ever at a gingerbread house. I tried to make it as easy as possible. I got a very small and simple house. The girls loved it though they are still confused as to why they cannot eat it. "It looks so yummy mommy" says Curly.

The Set Up

The Decorating

The finished product

Activity Advent Days 11 & 12 : Christmas Parties

This past weekend we had two Christmas parties to attend with the kids. The first one was Saturday morning at our friends Sheperd and Grant's house. They hosted a breakfast and craft party. The whole family was invited to come in their Christmas pajamas and enjoy a yummy warm breakfast and then the kids made a craft. All the little ones were so cute all dressed up in their pajamas.

Painting ornaments in pajamas

All the kiddos

Curly and Kate

The next party was Sunday afternoon. Our sweet friend Claire and her mommy, Melissa, through a hot chocolate party. There was hot chocolate, cookies, cupcakes and crafts. Claire was very insistent that boys were NOT allowed at her hot chocolate. That meant Daddy was not invited and Claire made sure her Daddy and little brother were out of the house. All of us girls had fun.

Stirring up her hot chocolate. It was actually more luke warm. Curly doesn't eat or drink anything hot.

Enjoying the cookie she decorated. Pretty sure she just licked off the icing.

The Big Girls

Activity Advent Day 10: The Carriage Ride

Our activity for today was to ride on a horse drawn carriage at our local outdoor mall. They offer free carriage rides every Friday between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Our sweet friends Avery and Abby met us for the ride. Curly said she felt like she was with her sister princesses on their way to meet their princes. We had a great time.

Curly also got a hair cut today. I was trying to grow it out but she begged to get it cut. Daddy wanted it cut too so I gave in and got it cut.

The Bear found a little statue child that kept her entertained while we waited in line.

You cannot really tell, but we are in a carriage.

The girls were too excited to look at the camera.

Princess Sisters

Activity Advent Day 9: The Pink Pig and Santa

Today I surprised the girls with a trip down to Lenox Mall to meet some of our favorite friends and ride Macy's Pink Pig and meet Santa. We did this same thing last year with these same friends. Guess it's a tradition now. The Pink Pig is an Atlanta tradition. It might be the most random tradition ever. A large pink pig and Christmas go together right? Well they do in Atlanta. We all had a squealing good time riding the Pink Pig train. There was a person dressed up like Priscilla the Pig at the entrance. Curly was so excited. The Bear wanted nothing to do with a large pink pig dressed in a poodle skirt initially. She eventually warmed up to Priscilla and even sat on her lap for a picture. After riding the train, we headed to see Santa. There was no line. Both Curly and The Bear sat on his lap and told him what they wanted for Christmas. Santa gave them candy canes. Curly ate hers up quickly. The Bear took one lick and threw it on the floor. She apparently HATES the taste of candy canes. I swear that girl is the world's worst eater. We finished up our super fun morning with lunch at Chick Fil A, of course.

Tickets in hand. Ready to ride the Pink Pig.

Sweet Friends

Curly and her new friend Priscilla the Pig

Curly didn't want to leave Priscilla side at all.

Priscilla trying to make The Bear her friend

It worked!

All ready to ride!

Curly and Avery

Pure joy on their faces as we rode the Pink Pig for a second time

We rode the Pink Pig and got the stickers to prove it

SANTA! (or HoHo according to The Bear)

A jolly ole hug from St Nick

Activity Advent Day 8

We watched Merry Christmas Charlie Brown as a family. Curly loved it. The Bear did not care to sit still to watch it. I forgot how much I loved it. I did not take pictures of this activity. Oh well. I'll have lots of pictures of tomorrow's activity.