Tiff's Turn

Good Sunday, everyone! Have you hunkered down for the scary ice storm that wasn't as bad as the majority of the meteorologists scare us into thinking it would be? We have, which has led me to a bit of cabin fever, which led me to cleaning out my closet. Did you know that Turbo Tax has an app called "It's Deductible" that helps you track your donations to keep track for your taxes? I have started it and it's super easy. It will even give you an estimate on the worth of each item donated and the value that it adds to your tax return. Last time we had a "snow day", we decided to get out of the house and go to Old McDonald's, as Aria calls it. The weather has been nice enough to us, though, that we have been able to have two play dates already for 2017.  We rang in the new year with Aria's favorite girls, and a couple weeks later we got together for a triplet and siblings play date. You can't tell by this picture ...

How was your Christmas? I can't believe the holiday is over already. Our celebrations actually started about a week ago with us hosting Christmas party #1 at our home. (Uncle Matt's head is cut off in this photo, but we won't fire the photographer.) The Christmas Eve service at church was fantastic, as always,  and even better- the babies all behaved. Have you ever noticed how children behave differently when dressed really nicely? Aria glided around like a little princess, very prim and proper in her Christmas dress, which matched Livi's. We managed to open presents with my side of the family after church and before the babies got too fussy for bed time. Santa came to our house the next morning.  He was very good to us. Aria's favorite toy is her new village of Little People. The boys are in love with this toy book and Livi has a new best friend- her very first doll....

'Twas the week before Christmas when all through the house, every creature was stirring even the Christmas mouse. The seven stockings were hung by the chimney with care in hopes that the elf would do another dare. The babies were swaddled all snug in their bed but they would rather be fighting over toys instead. The brothers are bonding the sisters are too, while Momma preps the house for Christmas gathering #1, all Aria really wants is to be at the zoo. Babies love their cereal and Aria loves shopping at Target while wrapping and prepping for Christmas, I'm sure there's something I'll forget. I'm excited for parties and having family near we hope you all have a happy Christmas and merry New Year!