Monday, December 30, 2013

Christmas: Part Deux


Cousins, cousins, cousins everywhere. 
Simone played hard with all of her cousins all holiday long.  From gift exchanging to building a clubhouse to sleepovers to yoga to making homemade cotton candy.  The fun just went on and on...

The gang of girls, all getting so grown up!!


Posing in dad's Christmas present.


Christmas morning -- Simone definitely made it onto Santa's nice list!

Watching a movie with cousin Jack.


 After lots of hours playing at the house, we all set out to the local bowling alley for an afternoon of bowling.  It was actually Simone's first time bowling and she told me, "mommy, this is my favorite place EVER!"  ha! so much for Disney World!








It took us over two hours to play just a single game with all the kids, but we had a terrific time.  And they just loved playing together so much! Even though we live far away, we are so happy Simone gets this time to make these memories with her cousins.

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Christmas Time Again!!!

We're still in the midst of Christmas fun, but wanted to wish everyone happy holidays!  Simone is loving being with her cousins for all the traditional festivities.

With Santa at pre-Christmas brunch.

On Christmas Eve before Mass.

 A pose before Holy Night supper.

Opening gifts after dinner.

A hug with mommy before bed.