Christmas Party

We attended the LCMOMs Christmas party this year. Zach was all over Santa this year, a big change from the year before. Emily still wasn't so sure.

Zach couldn't wait for his turn with Santa.:

Emily, still very hesitant.:

The cubs together.:

Emily wants to know, "If I smile for the camera, can I go back to my cake??".

Emily's priority. CAKE!!:

Zach, probably trying to give Santa directions to the house.:

My little gangster.

Tough looking, isn't he?? Hat to the side and everything. Watch out!!

Outdoor fun. In December.

One of the reasons I like Texas. We can still play outdoors in the middle of December. We added a few new accessories to the playset and the cubs had to try them out!

Thanksgiving 2010...and we're not spoiled!

We spent Thanksgiving at Grandma and Papa Bear's house this year. The "CUB HOUSE" is always in high demand. These cubs aren't spoiled at all. Just a "cub house" dedicated to them, with all the toys they could possibly need. It is even heated now. Nope, not spoiled at all.

Here is a picture of Emily with her newly restored, antique tricycle. With a horn. She asks for it all the time..."I want my bicycle. With the horn.". This was actually my tricycle when I was a little girl. It's pretty cool getting to see Emily ride it.



There is now a newly designed four hole golf course just for Zach. Complete with pins and flags. Nope, not spoiled at all.

Obligatory pumpkin patch photos

Steve wasn't able to go on our annual Pumpkin Patch trip with us this year, and since I still wanted to keep up the tradition even though he couldn't go, I was able to drag Grandma and Papa Bear with us. Thank goodness they were visiting, so they could help me with the cubs.

Papa Bear and the cubs, headed into the Pumpkin Patch.:


Free pumpkin patch advertising.:








We did it!!


Remember this photo of Emily pulling Zach in the wagon from 2008??


Well, some things never change.:

Halloween 2010

Wow - I am THAT far behind. We are currently trapped inside by a raging ice storm, so what better opportunity to update the blog?!

Halloween was interesting this year. This is the first year that the cubs really "got it". They were a bit nervous going to the first house, but after that, nothing could hold them back. They were running from house to house and we could hardly keep up.

We also let them pick their costumes this year. We went to several stores and after trying on at least one dozen Emily costumes, she finally decided on Minnie Mouse. Zach really didn't seem to care about his costume, so we bought Mickey just because it was cute to have a matched set. The cubs had a dress-up Halloween party at their preschool and Emily had to be the cutest Minnie ever.




Zach, however, REFUSED to wear his Mickey costume. REFUSED!!! I wasn't too worried, this was a trial run for the real Halloween. Emily wore her Minnie costume constantly and I figured Zach would eventually warm up to the idea. Boy, was I wrong. One hour before we were to start trick-or-treating, the family was costume shopping for Zach. He finally agreed to wear a Handy Manny costume. We rushed home, got him in his costume and then Emily flat out REFUSED to wear her Minnie costume. You're kidding me, right?? So, last minute costume change for her, and off we were with our little Handy Manny and our Ballerina. Maybe we'll have better luck next year --- no last minute costume changes.

Zoo day

We took the cubs to the zoo on October 3rd. It was a beautiful day, and they did far better this time than all of our previous visits. Emily used to cry and cling to Daddy, now she totally embraced the experience. It was so much fun watching them.

Monkeys first. Always!

"No, mom. I don't see the resemblance. He looks nothing like me."

Hmmmm, how about now??

Definitely looks like Em and Zach when fighting over the same toy.

"Look, mom. An EL-fant."

Trying to imitate the flamingos. Opposite legs even...my little mirror twins.




Doesn't look like Em is digging the Komodo Dragon.

A little too "hands-on" for mom. Note to self: don't leave the hand sanitizer in the car.



"Look, Mom. It's Zach."

"Mom...it looks like Emily."

Here are a few more pictures of the other animals (besides our cubs) that were at the zoo.