The Look

Embree Claire strolled through Wal-Mart with me tonight as we made a family trip for groceries. Folks were talking to her and commenting on "the look" she was giving...I peeked at her and found this. The more folks commented the lower her head got. She didn't once smile or express any emotion. If more than one person was talking to her she'd move her eyes to each person without moving her head. I couldn't help but laugh-but I'd really like to know what was going through her head. (We saw Wink on our way out-he got grins and happy looks!)

Ansley's 3!!

Our sweet friend, Ansley, turned 3 recently and we were able to celebrate with her and lots of other friends!

Bounce houses are definitely the new favorite thing for many-SKV included!

This bounce house had PRINCESSES!!! on the wall! I didn't even coordinate this-I wanted a picture of her next to the wall of them...she wanted an individual picture with each. (If we ever go to Disney World we better have a great plan and lots of batteries for the camera!
SKV and Cinderella

SKV and Ariel

SKV and Jasmine

She had such a great time, as did Daddy, climbing through the houses.

Some of our fun church friends. (Side note: Mommy, Keri and Jill all went to high school together-and now our kids get to play together-fun!)

Lots of fun kids!

Daddy Time!

The girls know that Daddy is the "fun" one...the rough one...the one that will do dAnGeRoUs things that Mommy wouldn't dare do!

In anticipation...

of the beard rub!

She really enjoys this and feeling his spiky hair.

And this makes her squeal with delight.

Awww...

Down...

up...

...he's getting too old for this or someone is getting too big. :)

Booooring

Morning routines with the girls...our mornings may vary bit by bit, day by day. But most end up with Kevin handling SKV and me handling ECV. This morning they had quality time on the bed together...ECV is enthused.

"Are we going to do anything fun sister?" (How cute is that hand on the chin?)

For Jeremy-since he says the dogs get neglected...this is their normal everything...

Rotten.

Look what I can do!

This was a come up and see what we got day. Of course, the same day we discovered the WM was a bust. :( But no worries-there were plenty of inside toys to see!

For example, this very exciting new fairy dress. She LOVES it!

Our new cash register-because a girl needs one to play store.

And one crawling girl! Woot!

Randoms...

So I totally forgot to let SKV wear her new dress on New Year's Eve...it's a total party dress. So we threw a sweater on and wore it to church. It was a sure hit!

New cars all around!

Going for a family stroll...

everyone ready...

Well, that didn't last long. One full charge and SKV's WM was a bust. Needless to say we are still (January 17, 2012) waiting for Santa's helpers to ship the needed pieces to make it work again. Let's hope a new charger is all it takes!

Hauser Christmas

New Years Eve was the Hauser Christmas gathering...here are some of the shots taken.
Sidney Kate jumping on Grace's new trampoline. Grace, Kambreya and SKV were so awesome at sharing that night-at least from what I saw and heard. Check out that hair...I mean really, where can I get some of that?!

The girls even wanted to share holding ECV. Adorable!

Tucker wanted in on the deal too...even though sitting on her might have sounded like more fun. :)

The crazy girls...

Getting them to all stand and look at the camera is a huge deal...

attempting 3 silly faces...well, this is my silly face says SKV.

Shot of some grandkids and great grands...most of these are greats, Blake and Benjamin are grands...oldest ones on the left.
Till next time!

Big girl at Thai

Tonight Sidney Kate and Embree Claire went to eat Thai with Gran Mary, Papa and Jessie while Kevin and I headed to see Brittany, Mitchell and their little bundle of joy, Elin. Here is a snapshot of ECV being a big girl. Eat those puffs girl!

Christmas Day Video 2011

Instead of uploading the little videos I took Christmas Day morning, I made an iMovie of them. This is probably something only a grandparent would love...nothing to fun, funny or fancy. Just a morning in the life of these girls-a special one in their case. I was torn this year with a really good camera and a really blah video camera-should have busted out the flip. Regardless, here are bits and pieces of our first Christmas morning as a family of four!

Nighttime Funny

Tonight when I put SKV to bed I reminded her to sleep in her bed all night. She replied, "Daddy already told me that." I reminded her that she needed to do that (this whole coming to our bed is killing us) She smiled and responded "I might not listen." :)

Embree Claire is Officially a Crawler!

Embree Claire has been rocking for quite sometime and in this last week she's picked her up hands and made a few moves. Well today she really busted some forward motion for us! I declare her to officially be a crawler! Way to go little one! So thankful for this week off so we could watch her learn this new skill!

Baby Conversations...

Just so you know...we have pretty much ruined Embree Claire over Christmas break. She neeeeeds to be held, a lot and can't stand the thought of us not being right there with her. With that said, we were very excited for Jackson to come over and play with her-hopefully chill her out for a bit.
It didn't work so well at first.

Still heartbroken.

and the conversation begins...
"Oh wait, you're not crying too? Isn't this upsetting that they just put you on the floor here...with just...TOYS?!"
No kid, this is Heaven! You don't have anyone telling you to smile, no one is playing with your hair or pinching your cheeks! Live it up while they are leaving you alone! Hurry find some tissue to chew-it's so good for the gums!

minutes later...
"Found it! You are right, this tissue stuff is awesome!"

"Wait, did they just tell me to put it down? Parents! Always in my business!"

"So how you been Big Brown Eyes?"

I've been good, just trying to survive. I've got those two big brothers you know...it's hard to keep up with them. Wow, look at those cheeks!
"Soft huh? I've been moisturizing."
And Aunt Sharon came through with the best caption here..."You is kind, You is smart, You is important." (love it!)

"Let's see if you got what I got."

"Yep, we both got the bellies. And look at those eyes! I just wanna scratch them out for my very own!"

"And how many teeth you got?"

"Wait, got a call-I have to take this."
Help me...please, help me! Mommy, Daddy...are you watching this? She's torturing me down here!

"It was a wrong number...now back to that face of yours."

Listen kid, remember when I told you to enjoy this time-you know when the parents aren't all up in your face? Could you back out of my personal space a bit? You're kinda acting like a parent and it's not cool.

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Now this just adds more to that whole kissing cousins concept.



I think this happened after Jackson sat and bounced a ball on Embree Claire's forehead...I think SKV is doing some inspecting.

Whoever thought these two would have such cute babies...and so many! :)