The Algeras

We had a beautiful sunny day to spend together today! David got us up a little early, but Sara had a good sleep-in. We got moving in a pretty relaxed fashion, and then headed out for a walk to the park. The temperature was near 40 degrees, and I don't think we'll see many more days like this! Sara hadn't been to the park for a while and was so excited! She swung, climbed monkey bars, played soccer ball and just ran around in the grass. She was upset when it was time to go! She is impervious to cold and would stay out all day if she could. She took a good long nap after all that fresh air and energy burning!

David ate some cereal for dinner again tonight. He keeps getting better at it! It was so cute to see the kids grin at eachother at the table. Sara pulls the high chair over by her chair and says "David sit by me! I talk to David." He just grins and yells.

After dinner we put up the Christmas ornaments. Sara danced to Mariah Carey while Ben and I got the tree and lights up. She "loves Christmas music, Mommy! Dance with me!" She helped put the ornaments on and had fun counting the red ones. Check out the video posted below! I think she's so cute and smart! The tree is decorated with a concentration of ornaments at Sara height. She wanted to do it herself!

David seemed to like the sparkly lights and reached for the shiny ornaments. He wasn't quite sure what was going on, but he had fun laughing at Sara. It's so cute to see them grin at eachother. Sara told him all about Christmas trees and presents.

Now the kids are both bathed and PJ'd. Sara got to watch Dave and the Giant Pickle and now Ben is reading her bedtime story. She's been fussy about bedtime lately even when she's exhausted. We just stick to the routine and hope she gets over it. We're going to watch a little football by Christmas tree light while sipping some hot buttered rum. How relaxing!