Stock Show here we come!

This is bound to be the best week of Brooklynn's life - the Stock Show is in town! We had to do the pre-festivities by going to the parade downtown. So we went to grandma's work, and then we all walked down together. Brooklynn's dream of riding a cow came true. I was more scared than her. That is the real thing! She loved it! Grand Marshall Todd Helton - of course he didn't look our way!
My girls!

Couldn't get Brooklynn to take her eyes off the horses!

More Stock Show to come..................stay tuned!

Happy New Year!

As we reflect on last year we realize how blessed we are to have two healthy kids! We're excited what 2010 brings along with the terrible 2s but definitely no babies this year!

Steve got a pair of Nuggets tickets for Christmas, so we went on Sunday vs. the 76ers and took Brooklynn. She was quite a ham....big surprise!

Chandler before the game

The best thing about having 2 girls - dressing them alike. I'm sure they'll appreciate it when I try to do this when they're teenagers.

On Friday we went to the Zoo Lights with Grandma and Grandpa Wesling. It was frigid, so Steve had to bundle Chandler up in his coat. Brooklynn loved the lights!

Chandler's 2month visit!

Chandler visited the doctor on Thursday for her 2 month check-up. Of course she's as healthy as can be, 10 lb 14 oz and 22 inches long! I couldn't believe how much weight she's gained! She's in the 50th percentile for weight and 30th for height. She did better than I did with the shots. The doctor also prescribed some baby Zantac for her reflux. She's been really fussy lately, and the doctor thought this may help. We're keeping our fingers crossed, and so far she seems much happier! I think she's been catching up on 8 weeks of no sleep!

Christmas Celebrations

It's been a hectic few days, but we had a great Christmas celebrating with lots of family! We plan on spending the next couple days working to getting back on our routine - no staying up until 10:30 and eating healthy! We feel blessed to have such wonderful families and are grateful for the time we get to spend with them. Here's some pictures from our Christmas.

Brooklynn opening her stocking - Elmo Bubble Bath!

Wesling/Thompson Family pic (the crazy lady in the back just jumped in the picture)
Brooklynn just wanted to dance with Santa all night - so hilarious!

Brooklynn teaching Carrie to read

Yes this looks abusive, but Chandler enjoyed the love!

Brooklynn beating up Grandma

Our family Christmas - what cuties!

Opening up her stocking with daddy

Christmas at mom's with the cousins. Makenzie throwing up their "secret cousins sign" and Brooklynn is confused!

Definitely one "jolly baby"

Chandler opening her gifts - she's advanced!

"The Girls"

Papa's girls - wondering if he'll ever get that grandson!

Cookie Decorating

Last Saturday we went to grandma's for a cookie decorating party! Cousin Colete and her family came to visit from Alaska and got to meet Chandler for the first time. Regan, Braeden, and Carlin were so great with both kids. They are great kids and we miss them. Here's a few pics:

Regan and Chandler Makenzie, Braeden, and Carlin helping Brooklynn with the cookies.
Little Carlin holding Chandler

Christmas time is here!

After Thanksgiving we put up the tree and got Brooklynn excited for Christmas. She is most excited about snowmen and "Manta". Here's some pictures of the festivities so far.

Christmas tree complete! I guess decorating topless is the way to do it!

First reaction to visiting Santa wasn't too good, but.....

Then it got much better!

On Sunday I hosted our girls' holiday lunch, and this year we added a gift exchange for the kiddos. It was a fun time!

Cutest Christmas baby!

Steve crashing our party!

30th Birthday Celebration

Last week we had a combo 30th birthday celebration for me and Amanda. We started out with dinner at Wazee Supper Club and then headed to Sing Sing for some good fun! Thanks to everyone who joined us! Birthay Girls!

After our stage appearance