Merry Christmas AND Happy 8 Month Birthday!!

It's been a BUSY, yet mostly wonderful, couple weeks. I cannot believe the girls are 8 months old. It makes me sooo sad how fast time is going but I am loving each & every new thing they do each day. (Especially the big smiles & giggles!)

1st off, let me tell about the worst part of our holiday. The night before X-Mas Eve, we had fed the girls & were changing them to put them to bed. I was changing Sara & she started gasping for air & couldn't breathe. She also choked a little & gagged in between gasps. My instant reaction was to start patting her on the back in case she was choking (which is what you're not suppose to do according to the Infant CPR training we took that I apparently forgot!). After what seemed like forever, Jeff told me to call 911. Despite her gasping, she was acting pretty normal. As I went outside to look for the firemen & direct them to our place, I could hear the fire engine sirens coming from the station. It was then that I panicked- they were coming to MY house for MY daughter! I was terrified. 6 firemen/paramedics came in & assessed her. Fortunately, she had begun breathing normally again so they just watched her for a while. We think she may have gotten an air bubble caught in her windpipe. The men were all Dads & thought the girls were so cute & were amazed at how mellow they both were. They both were just staring at all of them & I laughed & said "They must already like boys." Thank God she's been fine ever since & I pray we never have to make that phone call again. Ever!!

On Christmas Eve, Jeff's sister Cherie & her hubby Keith came down & we had a great time as always. The girls love them & it was so nice to stay home for the 1st time in 7 years. Here's some pics:

Poor Jeff's outnumbered!! hee hee

Their favorite part of their presents

Miss Sara showin off two of her SEVEN teeth!!

Siena loving playing with the box

Me & My Girls

Uncle Keith & Siena

Auntie Cherie & Sara

Christmas Day was wonderful. The girls (and us!) were spoiled rotten by their Aunt, Uncle & Grandpa. (I'm sure one day they'll love all the toys & books they got & not just the bows & boxes they came in.) After opening presents at home, we went to my parents & had our traditional breakfast. My Mom makes THE best egg casserole. Who am I kidding- it's mainly cheese!! :-) She also made a new one this year & everyone loved it! Jake & Josh helped me pass out the presents & although we "cut back" this year, there still seemed like a ton since there were 2 more kids in the family! My Grandma & Aunt came for the 1st time in about 4 years & it was wonderful having them there. My Grandma will be 90 this March & she was beyond thrilled to spend X-Mas with her children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren. It was such a special day for everyone & I count my blessing every day to be a part of such an incredible family. More pics:

My cuties

The 2 other most important men in my life

The 2 youngest most important men in my life

My sweet Grandma. She's always laughing!

Jake LOVES the girls. He's always wanting to hold them, kiss them & talk to them.

Sara with her stocking

Siena not to happy during stocking time. (Maybe cuz she knew about the crap Grandpa picks out! lol)

Siena lovin her Grandma

My Aunt sures knows a lot about kids- she had SEVEN!!

And I forgot!!! The biggest news is that Sara is now crawling! Boy, are we in for it. ;-) I'll post a video soon, but I'm exhausted & need some sleep. Wishing you all a Happy New Year & thanks for readin. Xoxo