Gingerbread House

This afternoon the boys and I decided we would make our Gingerbread House. Of course I felt safer going with something in a box, as I have never made a Gingerbread House before (or at least I can't remember a time I have). They were all excited and were trying to be patient while I was constructing the house. I must say that doing the icing was extremely challenging for me. I think I got better as I went, bet there is definitely room for improvement. It was a fun activity that I hope to do in the years to come.

Brooke hanging out watching her mobile while we worked

The finished product

Christmas with the Baldwins

We celebrated Christmas with the Baldwin family the Sunday before Christmas. This was Brooke's first Christmas celebration! We had lunch at Brookhaven and then headed to Grand and Pops to open presents and watch the Cowboys. You might notice that the picture quality is a lot better. I received my Christmas present from my dad a little early. I love my new camera even though I'm still getting used to it.

Lunch at Brookhaven

Reading The Christmas Story with Pops and Grand
The excitement of opening presents. Love it!
Drum pads
A Smart Cycle
Carter
Blake playing us some jams

The princess
Smile time with Pops

A Nintendo DSi. Wow!
Love from Ben
Aunt Erin
Trying out the Smart Cycle
Brent and Carter
Thanks Aunt Erin for the Hulk boxing gloves!

Brooke enjoyed her first Christmas celebration

Brooke's Third Month

Brooke started to coo and make lots of sounds this month. She loved talking to her bear mobile. She started laughing and there is plenty to laugh at in the Baldwin house. Ben was still showering her with many kisses. She was sleeping good, which was a tremendous blessing! Brooke started enjoying her play mat. I didn't seem to take very many pictures this month, but here are a few.

All wrapped up and ready for a nap
Play mat time

Another bath shot..the tummy is getting bigger

Sleeping with dad
Big brother Blake

Big brother Ben

All three
Sweet cousin Ashton

Christmas Card and Birth Announcement

We did a combo Christmas Card and Birth Announcement.

Ben's Perfect Game

When we got the Wii last Christmas, I was a little hesitant because I thought Blake would be addicted. While he likes it and will play it at times, Ben is the one who is addicted. Most nights before bed we have a family Wii game. Usually bowling or golf.

Due to his competitive nature, Ben was set on getting a perfect bowling score. His day finally came tonight. HE DID IT!!!! He was so proud of himself. Brent and I were extremely nervous for him as he proceeded to the 10th frame. We don't think he realized he was at the end with a perfect score.

He has since gone on to get 2 more perfect games, for a total of 3! We wonder how many other 3 year old's have scored 3 perfect Wii bowling scores. I'm assuming most 3 year old's aren't playing Wii yet!