Rudolph the Red-Nosed HORSE???

For Christmas the Barton Grandparents gave the girls a horse. Not a real horse, but a bouncy horse, that sings (much to the parent's dismay). Abbie and Katie both really like the horse and enjoy bouncing and singing along with him. When she is sad, Katelynn has started running to and cuddling with him. The other day we asked Katie what the name of the was and she responded, very resolute, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER has a very shiny nose. We tried to dissuade her and tried to get her to name it something more . . . horsey. But she is resolved the horses name is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

Growing up is hard on Dad

As most of you know I am a very emotional father when it comes to my two girls. Well lately, I have been watching them grow up so quickly that it simply amazes me how fast they are doing the who growing up thing.

Something very amazing, and very grown up. happened with dear little Abigail Mae the other day. I was sitting with her by me watching some non Sponge Bob cartoon (I hate him with a passion, his pants are RECTANGLES not SQUARE) anyway, Abbie pushed herself forward and did this spin twist move ending up in the position you see.

I at first thought she was going to begin the little, soon to go away and be replaced by a much louder, cry. However, my dear little princess Laughed at me and started scooting towards my bare toes. (She was trying to tickle them like Katie does)

It is truly amazing when I witness my dear little ones doing these small acts of growth. I wonder if I am the only weird one who thinks such things are so amazing and this blog worthy?

Christmas Morning

Christmas morning at the Patrick's brought a new thing for our family, Carrie awoke early excited about Christmas and Jed wanted to sleep. Finally when Abbie made a noise Carrie pulled Jed out of bed and went to get Katie up.

Katie did not want to get out of bed at first and then she would not leave her room. It took a Christmas story and then we had to walk her down. Santa brought a Kitchen for Katie which she didn't want to see, but she wanted to go open her presents.

During the present opening Katie got out her trusty Minny Mouse phone and started taking pictures and mom and dad took pictures of them.