The Nutcracker Backstage!

Last weekend was the final two performances of The Nutcracker! I gave Chris my camera and asked him to take some photos backstage! I love the behind the scenes shots! Charlotte had such a great time and loved all the big kids and her friends she danced with. We are so proud of her for getting up on stage without any fear and dancing away. It was so much fun to watch her. 

I wasn't able to make it to the evening performance but there was a special guest who went to watch, Charlotte's wonderful teacher!

Charlotte was mesmerized with all the big ballerinas!

She loved being with her friends backstage also.

It was finally showtime! Chris took some photos from behind the scenes.

(I love all the big kids showing the little ones what to do in the background!)

She did just a wonderful job and had such a great time, looking forward to next year! 

Christmas Tree!

In the beginning of the month we set off to get our Christmas Tree. We found a great tree farm last year that we loved so we decided to head back. Once we arrived we realized they weren't open on Mondays. It was a 45 minute drive, so not just down the street. Luckily there was a lady in the shop working on wreathes and she graciously allowed us to go pick out a tree. So happy that the crisis was averted and we set off in search of the perfect tree!

We took this as an opportunity to try and get a family photo that we just so happened to use on our Christmas Card. I have given up hope of ever trying to get a picture of all five of us smiling, but this wasn't too bad. 

We searched for the right tree and took lots of photos on the way. Luckily everyone was pretty tolerant and cooperative for me!

 We found our tree! Chris cut the tree down while the girls watched.

 

I love having a real Christmas tree in the house after so many years of a fake one! 

Killian 3 months

Killian turned 3 months old on the 4th. I am not terribly pleased with the photos, but once Caroline got ahold of the sign it was all over. Killian is getting so big! He is developing a bit of a schedule and is starting to become more predictable. He is still waking up once or twice a night, but will sleep a good 8 hour stretch. He takes a few cat naps during the day and usually one longer one before dinner. He is still in 3 month clothes but slowing outgrowing them! He loves to coo and smile, and loves his big sisters. He loves the Christmas lights and will sit and play with his toy bar now for long enough to make lunch etc. Charlotte is a huge help and often times will sit with him next to his swing and sing to him and come running to tell me that she got him to sleep! There isn't too much tummy time taking place, I am not in a huge hurry for him to roll over or start crawling. I know it will only be a matter of time before the baby gates are back up and he is underneath the table with his sisters causing trouble! He is such a sweet baby boy!