Taking Down the Tree

Today we finally decided to take down our Christmas Tree. We removed it the same way as last year.

Chopped off the limbs in the living room and threw them in the fire then sawed the trunk in half and threw it into the fire. Pine needles give off a lot of heat! Then we take my beautiful new tree skirt outside and shake it then vacuum and we are done. The best part is needles are tracked all the way to the front door.

Did you notice the box that TaKara is standing on? It is the one her blanket from Morgan came in...we had to bring it home from Gunnison...she does everything on it...read, dance, sing, watch tv, etc.

Hut

On Tuesday BreAnna taught TaKara how to build a hut and just a few minutes ago she discovered that she can make one on her own. I walk into my bedroom and the little toughy had pulled off my bedspread until it was touching the floor and was sitting under it with her back to the bed with her doll just laughing. It was adorable!!! I sat under it for a minute with her but then she pushed me out and wanted to be alone. Oh well maybe next time I can join in longer :)

Hair

TaKara has finally decided that it is okay to get her hair done, if it doesn't take very long, but she has to do everyone else's also now.
Dad's hair.

Mommy's hair.

Even Dolly's hair.

We love the joy that TaKara has brought into our lives. We can't imagine life without her!

Drawing

TaKara loves to draw and read books. This morning she found a pen and a notebook and she took them to the couch and drew for a minute, then the recliner, then the banana chair. Then she decided she needed a drink so she went into the kitchen and got a drink then drew some more. She continued this route for about 30 minutes. It was way fun to watch her. I am so blessed that she is able to entertain herself!

First Day of Nursery

So today was our first day in Nursery...it actually went a lot better than I was expecting! There were 7 girls and 1 boy. And 4 adults. TaKara loved the first hour then she kept bringing us her jacket and wanted to get the heck out of there and go home. But once we started snack time she decided it was an okay place again. Dale even enjoyed it...I think...because there was no whiny kids. I will let you know how next week goes.

Clean up.

TaKara loves to help with all of the chores: laundry, dishes, dusting, etc. Anything but vacuuming...it still scares her LOL Dale was sweeping the kitchen tonight and TaKara grabbed the dustpan and ran over and held it in front of the pile of dirt and food while he swept it in and then Dale helped her carry it to the garbage and dump it. I am so glad that Dale is willing to help around the house. And TaKara is going to be such a big helper now and when she gets older.

Gunnison

The next weekend there was a baby shower in Gunnison so TaKara and I went and stayed the night at Grandma Coates' house. My parents were there and brought our gifts from the previous weekend. TaKara got a cute fleece pink blanket with hearts on it from Morgan. Dale & I got the movie I-Spy, John Wayne movies, Phase 10 Twist, and Hit the Deck from Garrett and Hollie. We have enjoyed everything! Thanks!!!

We had a blast spending time with them. This is what TaKara's hair looked like for the weekend. It was adorable!!!
She is so active that it was hard to get a good picture but it is 3 pony tails on each side that the finished product is one on each side. I hope you can get the idea. :)