Christmas Party & Santa

Sunday my parent's hosted our Family Christmas party. It was such a fun party! My parents have made it a tradition to have a party with just their children and their little families on the Sunday before Christmas. We have a delicious dinner, a talent show, a nativity that is acted out by the children, and then we open gifts. We had such a great time with everyone...even though the boys got in a heated debate about sports! My parents are so generous and so thoughtful with their gifts. I have never met anyone who puts more thought into their gifts than my mom. She bought Lilly some fun toys and the most adorable coat you have ever seen. Lilly also took part in the nativity...she was an angel. She really liked all the hustle and bustle that was going on. I know she is going to have a ball with her cousins when she gets older!

Lilly in her fancy new coat. How bout those cheeks!

The kids acting out the Nativity.

Yes, that is Ellie in her undershirt and tights. She was making me laugh so hard!

With her Papa

Lilly wearing her fluffy angel head band.

On Saturday, our dear friend and Lilly's "adopted Grandma" (that's what we like to call her because she is like a Grandma to Lilly) came to the door carrying some treats and a pack of Coke Zero with a big red bow around it for Anton. So cute! When she was here she was asking if Lilly had gone to see Santa yet. We hadn't taken her yet, so she offered to have her husband Jim bring home his Santa outfit so we could go over and get pictures with him. Jim starts growing out his beard in July so he can have it in time for Christmas so he can play Santa at Wheeler Farm. They were so incredibly thoughtful to do that for Lilly. It was so cute how he came in jingling the bells. Lilly really liked him, I was surprised! I thought for sure she would be afraid, but she wasn't. We love Jim & Diane...they are such sweet people.

And, last but not least, we want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas!! We hope you have a wonderful holiday, and a very happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!

Love,

The Brog Family

Anton, Liz, Lillian, Diva & Cooper

It's Here!

The pearly white has arrived! It is itty bitty, but oh so sharp. I would take a picture, although it is nearly impossible for you to even look at it. Every time I try and open her mouth to see it, she thinks I am playing. A few other fun things....she says "Da Da" now. I am sure she doesn't know what Da Da means, but it is still adorable that she is saying that. Also, she sits in the grocery cart now. We went Christmas shopping last night at Target, and I wanted to show Anton how she sits in the cart. Needless to say, she thinks she is one hot mamma when she is sitting on her own. About a half hour in, she gets a little tired though, and starts to slump over. I don't think it is humanly possible to love her more than we do. Life could not be better. We love you Lily Bug!(These pictures below aren't the best quality, but it shows how awesome she thinks she is when she is sitting straight up.)

Recap

* Thanksgiving was fabulous!! My mom is a wonderful cook, so the Thanksgiving dinner was delicious. Anton said "I think this is the best Thanksgiving dinner I have ever had". I second that.

* We got to see Antons sister Nicole and her husband Jeremy while they were in town for the holiday. It was so fun! Thanks for the laughs :)

*Lilly has had a bad cold. We didn't get to go to St. George with Anton this weekend because she wasn't feeling well. Poor thing. She definitely knows how to sport a runny nose.

* I think the first tooth is on its way. Lets just say today has been the day from you know where.

* I painted the bathroom cabinets....I am working on the kitchen now. What a job!! I always think house projects look easy...then I get working on them and think 'why am I doing this'?

* Finished most of my Christmas shopping on Saturday. That Macy's one day sale is the best!

* Did you notice I spelled Lilly's name different than I usually do? I have been spelling her name with one L, but her full name has two L's, so I think Lilly should be with two L's as well. What do you think?

* I am exhausted. Can you tell? It has been a long week. Having a sick little Lilly is hard work. My bed is calling, gotta go.