No, Ho-Ho!

 I knew before we even went  to see Santa, that I wasn't going to get the picture perfect Santa snapshot this year. BUT, decided to go anyways! Didn't want to rob them of the experience! lol 

But here is what they really thought about the big man in a red suit! 

haha! if you click on the above picture, you will see Molly's tear filled eyes, and Emma's pouty face. LOL 

Oh well, atleast the memories were made! :) 

While we were waiting in line there was a woman standing behind us with her 18 mo boy/ girl twins & she was about 7 months pregnant!

At first I thought there's no way! That would mean getting pregnant when you have two 11 month olds! Eeesh...but then I thought....I'm kinda jealous of her baby bump!! 

Maybe one day, we will expand our family! 

But then again, maybe not! I kinda like it the way it is! :)

Here is a picture of them with Santa last year! 

After the trip to see Santa, we stopped by our Friend Christine's house. 

She gave the girls their very 1st Christmas present of the season! 

I was curious & excited to see how they would act about opening a present because last year, & even at their 1st birthday they didn't really grasp the "excitement" of opening gifts. 

But NOW... I think they get it!

What do you think???

Seeing these smiles made me even that much MORE excited about Christmas morning!!!

Checking out their new baby dolls!!! 

Molly picked the blonde haired baby

And Emma picked the brunette! 

Bless her heart, she has tears in her eyes! 

Daddy couldn't get the baby out the box fast enough for her & it made her upset. 

Lol, but she was all smiles once the "baby" was actually in her arms. 

 Thank you Ms. Christine for my new baby! 

And there's Emma's infamous "no picture" face! LOL 

But she is thankful too!

She carried her baby around the entire day, to the grocery store, to dinner, and to bed!

And Molly did too. :-)

Christmas at the Zoo!

Tonight Rick & I took the girls to see the  Christmas lights at the zoo! 

We went with my dad, kat, brother Derek, & sister Sophie

I didn't get a whole lot of pictures, ( I know, shocker!) 

But here is what we did get! 

Emma reaching for the "snow" that was falling. 

It melted my heart seeing her do this. 

It's amazing the little things that seem so big when you have children!

Daddy & Molly spending time by the campfire

Emma checking out the lights

Getting up close & personal with the lights 

Silly Molly!

My Little Chimpmunk Sister

How bout those rockin' bunny boots?? 

haha love it! 

 My silly girls, getting their dance on to the christmas music! 

 And some more boogy time!

Erik, Erika, & Derek....

and then there's Sophie! 

She totally didn't carry the "erik" name...but it's ok

we'll keep her. ;-)

Lions, Tigers, & Bears, Oh My!

My friend Melissa & I ventured out to the zoo today  with Sophie, Molly, & Emma. It was the first time we have been to the zoo with  Sophie. 

I love getting out with them & watching them have a good time! 

First photo stop was the elephants!

Me & my baby sister Sophie!

(it's still so weird saying that) 

I love this picture. Emma has been on a "no picture" kick lately so anytime I ask for a picture i get

a "no" followed by this look here.

So sassy but still so cute! ha! 

(yes, she was swinging her arm at the camera while saying "no") 

Oh my Jolly Molly! Love this pretty girl!

Sophie was not the least bit scared of the giraffe!

The girls liked the park area the best bc its where they were allowed to run free! 

They dont care much for restraints these days! 

(stroller, carseat, etc) 

The 4 of us went down this slide, oh i dont know...100 times! 

It's their favorite! 

Love my Beauties!!!! 

Molly getting ready to go down the slide by herself! 

Emma Grace climbing up the slide. 

She's such a big girl! 

he-he love it! 

Look at my sweet girl's pretty face! 

Precious Molly! 

I LOVE this picture of Emma! 

Particularly because it wasn't the least bit posed! 

She just ran over & plopped down on the baby lion & smiled at me.

Molly demanding her a turn

How do you get a picture this cute of 3 very mobile toddlers???

Bribe them with lollipops of course! :-)

Love my baby (big) girls!

Well, what a fun day at the zoo we had! 

Now it's time to go! 

My Gym

Today Rick & I took Emma, Molly, & Sophie to My Gym. 

I wasn't able to get many pictures but here are a few!

Emma in the dolphin swing

And Molly in the dolphin swing

 Sophie absolutely LOVED the ball pit! 

This Picture says it all to me! 

Love it!

Molly's favorite was walking up the slide...

And  then coming down the slide :) 

Emma Grace didn't really have a "favorite" 

as She was just all over the place :-)

Sophie was the only one sitting in this turtle, & then she was quickly joined by many more. 

 Curious Lil' Em!

Once the girls warmed up to all the commotion & realized we weren't leaving them there, they really had a great time! 

Christmas 2011 Pictures

Today we had our family Christmas Pictures done. 

We did a little photo swapping with a friend of mine. She took our family photo's & then I took theirs. 

Here are some of my favorites!

The first 3 are of Emma . 

Love that precious face!

These next 3 are of Molly

Love this pretty girl! 

Our family photo's were a bit of a challenge
Emma wanted nothing to do with it! 

You can see her protesting in the next couple of pictures . :-) 

LOL this is her " But I don't want too" face. 

I see it many times through out each day lol 

And this my friends is as good as it got for us! :-)

I am truly excited about Christmas Day approaching! But until then we will continue to enjoy the Christmas Season!  We hope you are enjoying it as well!

Merry Christmas from the Rabon's!