Deck the Halls

Since the bird has been carved...it's time to deck the halls! Yesterday we spent the afternoon setting up Christmas decorations. Paige woke up from her nap & didn't even notice the gigantic tree in the living room, and Cam was scared! Once the excitement wore off & tears dried, it was time to decorate!


Now, the next decoration was not my idea, and I still have not come to terms with it. Nana thought that we should have this "for the kids." I might as well drive a mini van...


Taa Daa! Yes, we must cage in the tree & TV...you do realize C&P will be 2 in 22 days, right?

Gobble Gobble Photo Friday

Because it's still Friday, I present a Thanksgiving themed Photo Friday! I'm a little wiped from cleaning, cooking (I got great reviews!), and hitting up Toys R Us at 10 o'clock!

Who loves the parade? These two..

Ready!

Homemade turkey place mats that double as favors!

The Bird! "This is the best turkey I have ever head!" -Grandpa Dan
Thank you Rachel Ray!

That's way too much pie!

The rule is bring a side, and don't ask questions!C&P plates, fried rice was gone in 30 seconds.

On your mark...
Get set...Go!

Props to Grandpa Dan for the photo bomb!

and then we played blocks!

Even at the age of 2 they understand the concept of Thanksgiving!

Now that the bird is carved, let's deck the halls!

Thirteen Thoughts for Thanksgiving

1. I knew it was coming and it happened. Paige climbed out of the crib...well, not her crib, Cam's crib. They were in there playing (their choice), and she climbed out to get some animals that fell out...and I pretended that it never happened!

2. Did I mention that she can also climb into her high chair be herself? Beast!

3. Cam has been teething pretty bad lately. He is getting his 4 canine (fangs?) teeth at the same time, FINALLY!

4. I feel that the fangs explain why he has been awake (and not pleasant at this inconvenient time of night) for 3-4 hours in the middle of the night. Mommy & Daddy don't think this is cool!

5. I spent 3.5 hours last night prepping for today's meal, and I didn't even actually cook anything!

6. I hate cooking. There, I said it.

7. I have prepped stuffing, green bean casserole, caramel apple sweet potato something, whole wheat rolls, stuffing stuffed mushrooms, cranberry sauce, gravy, streusel pear tart, & the BIRD!

8. My house is Oh So Clean! Mike even got in on the cleaning yesterday. He is the best wall scrubber I know!

9. The tree goes up tomorrow...
Question: What to cage in with "baby jail" the TV or tree?
Answer: The tree because the TV is still under warranty!

10. Our neighbors have had their Christmas lights & tree up & turned on since November 1st...I feel so behind...NOT!

11. I have been driving Mike nuts listing to Christmas music. Sadly, even though it is officially time for Christmas music, Mike will still hate it. Grinch.

12. I really would like to hit the stores on Friday, but the double stroller is a problem on the busiest shopping day of the year.

13. Most of my thoughts today (& other days) may seem like complaints. There are no complaints in the Seyler house! We are beyond thankful for our friends, health & family.

Happy Thanksgiving from mine to yours!

C&P One Year Ago Today...

Jumpin' Around

This past weekend we helped celebrate cousin Sofia & Vincent's birthdays. We headed to Jump Zone in Niles, and I was quite impressed! Super clean, lots of equipment, and great for many ages (like my toddlers)! It was a surprise to both Sofia & Vincent, and Paige wasn't quite into waiting before jumping, but once they were able to Paige was gone! She is fearless...this is good & bad I feel. Cam was a little more apprehensive. It took him awhile to "warm up," but once he did I started sweating! His favorite activity was climbing a 6 foot ladder to go down a slide, and he did it all on his own!! I don't know what Paige's favorite activity was...she was a bit everywhere! Paige also had fun hanging with "the big kids" who loved playing mommy to her. After we jumped ourselves silly, we headed to the party room for snacks & ice cream cake. Of course Aunt Trish had the cutest gift bags for the guests, she's creative like that. I don't have photos of the jumping beans, like I said we jumped ourselves silly!

Party Bags!

Vincent laughing because he blew the candles out too early.

Sofia with her Hannah Montana cake.

Chowing down on some cake with Grandma Val.

Loving that cake a little too much!

Look Paige!...Oh, wait...nevermind.

4:7...What Could Go Wrong?

Last week C&P begged me for a play date with their friends, and how could I resist...I love their moms! With 4 moms & 7 kids, what could go wrong? Well, I'll tell you...NOTHING! No major catastrophes to report, and everyone shared (& if they didn't the just went crying to their mom). C&P helped wreck Aunt Mandi's living room with the help from Avery, Parker, Cambria, Gabby, & Gulianna. Of course Paige was over the moon to see her other puppy friend, Baron. He may have stole a kiss from her before we left. The biggest hit of the day was from UPS! Avery & Parker purchased some diapers for their mom to put on them, and some kids thought they were playing King of the Mountain!...Paige won. Please notice my some going belly first down the slide during this rousing game of King of the Mountain!

Not a Baby!

Don't call Paige a baby....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ56uhGsH3o&feature=youtu.be

Photos for Friday

Caught being naughty, and nice...

Nice...

Naughty...
Nice...


Naughty...

You make the call Santa.