Kendall's Birthday

As every holiday in the Taylor home, we celebrate it for days. Kendall's Birthday is no different. Happy 2nd Birthday Kendall.

Abbie loves Kendall's gift as much as she does. They would have slept there if I would have let them.

The 3rd time blowing out candles she was a pro.

Peek a Boo. When Kendall recieved her gift of the cottage Abbie said "Oh, just what I always wanted". She has even trained Kendall to say it is her house.

Mom, don't rush me. I will open my gifts on my own time.



Another time to blow out the candles. She turned two a few times.

After quiet time Abbie and Kendall shared a few cupcakes, six to be exact, well at least the frosting. Who needs dinner.

The first try at blowing out the candles when Kendall celebrated her birthday with her friends at the mall. She didn't want anything to do with the candles, but she had no problem eating the cake.

Cinderella

Last night I took Abbie to see Cinderella with her friends. We had a wonderful night and she absolutely loved it. She even said she would like to be in the show one day.

She won't take her picture with Cinderella and Prince Charming but did with the Fairy Godmother. Would it have anything to do with the fact the Fairy Godmother was her friends mom? Probably.

The coach has arrived to take my Cinderella to the ball.

We got a picture of Prince Charming and Cinderella without Abbie, she was too shy.

Abbie made a beautiful Cinderella.

December Fun

Daddy is getting traced. It looked just like him.

Abbie has had a busy December with lost of fun activities and mommy time. Last week I got to take her to see Disney on Ice. She loved it.

Grandma Cee Cee's friend made the girls a beautiful advent calendar. Just had to brag that Abbie wrote the thank you card all by her self. I wrote it on a separate piece of paper and she copied it. Check out the drawing of Abbie and Kendall.

Christmas events have started

The Christmas events have begun. "Carriage" the elf has made his first appearance tonight. Can't wait to see where he lands in the morning. Hopefully it will help with Abbie's listening.

We bundled the girls up and took them to see the tree lighting at North Hills.

I think Abbie read Santa the entire toy book.

Our first visit to tell Santa what we want for Christmas. Kendall enjoyed it as much as she did last year.

Kendall did enjoy her balloon dog. She watched him make so patiently.

The life of a 2 year old

Now that Kendall is almost 2 years old. She has had her first time out and has started temper tantrums.

She was not happy here. Is it bad I took a picture of it?
Her temper tantrums are hilarious. This is it, what you see is what you get...no screaming or crying. Sometimes we get a kick on the floor or two. But it is just her laying face down for a minute.

Thanksgiving in Chicago

We went to Chicago for Thanksgiving to spend time with family. We finally met Jessica, our newest cousin. The girls went on a train ride, played and rode it home. And waited patiently for Thanksgiving dinner.

Time with cousins, parents and grandparents is always fun and we love it.

Thanksgiving party

We got invited to Abbie's school for Thanksgiving treats. Kendall even got to join in. We made turkey shaped rice krispy treats. And then for snack we made turkey sugar cookies.

Making Pizza

Dinner is so much better when you make it yourself. The girls loved making pizza. Start to finish they did it all.

Every inch must have cheese.

Kendall waiting patiently.

Chef Abbie and Chef Kendall and their finished product and it was delicious.

Roommates

In preparation for the new baby we took the plunge and put the girls in the same room. So far Abbie likes having a roommate and Kendall loves her bed. Let's hope the love lasts.

Halloween

Halloween in this house isn't a one day event. We get full use out of our costumes. We started a whole week ahead celebrating. The girls attended a few trunk and treats, a few parties, a special Halloween story time at the library with trick or treating and then of course the main event of trick or treating on actual Halloween.

Abbie's trunk or treat at her school.

Another trunk or treat.

Run Kendall, Run. Before Abbie realizes her candy is gone.

Kendall's Halloween playgroup, she had two costumes.

Trick or treating after story time at the Library.

I know this isn't the best picture of Abbie but I think Kendall's looks so cute holding her tail.

We just told Kendall she would be getting more candy.

Abbie acted out the whole event of getting on the bike, and riding it through town.

Bubba's Wedding

September was a busy month. It included a reason to get dressed up in our fancy duds and get together with family to attend a wedding.

Kendall and Abbie showing the love at the rehearsal dinner.

Abbie and Avery.
The girls danced all night.


Kendall danced too, but also enjoyed walking the grounds.

She also didn't like having her picture taken as much.

Mommy and Daddy dress up nicely too.