A white Christmas with the McCoys in town.

No more crib. Madelyn updated to the toddler bed and Jane updated to a real big girl bed.

Christmas 2012

Jane danced to the Nutcracker in dance class.

McCoy girls had a big weekend.

Mamaw got the girls tickets to see Disney on Ice. Getting to see the princesses ice skating was a real treat!

Santa came to the Ranch House Friday night.  Madelyn didn't want to go anywhere near Santa.  Her whole body was shaking as she screamed "NOOOOOO!!"

Saturday night some friends had Santa come over to their house.  He even brought about 3 inches of snow that started right when he left!!  This was about as close as Madelyn would get to Santa. 

Thanksgiving in Minneapolis!!

This is when Madelyn said "I DON'T LIKE THIS.  I WANT SOMETHING ELSE!" 

Nami cooked the feast all day long.

Cat in the Hat performed at the Children's Theatre.

Breakfast.

Night walk in the new snow.

Family Pictures on link to the right.

Madelyn Pictures

Jane Pictures

Jane's Thanksgiving Feast at preschool.

Albuquerque is a turkey,
And he's feathered and he's fine.
And he wobbles, and he gobbles,
And he's absolutely mine.

He's the best pet that you can get,
Better than a dog or cat.
Albuquerque, he's my turkey,
And I'm awfully proud of that.

Albuquerque, he's my turkey,
He's so cozy in his bed,
Because for our Thanksgiving dinner,
We had egg foo young instead.

http://youtu.be/a-tHvg-uEf4

Jane started a new dance class at the Ranch. This is their first class and are practicing for a Christmas show.

http://youtu.be/1b86rT-wTfY

Family friend Nate taught her this.

http://youtu.be/QH-fgQwujUE

Halloween!!! Nami did another great job on the costumes!

Marker Faces

This weekend Jane and Maddy played at their friend Olivia's house. When this scene was discovered the girls immediately claimed "it is okay becasue it is for Halloween."  In addition to faces they marked up their necks and Maddy's feet.   

Jane had her first big girl princess birthday party (without Mom and Dad).

Pumpkin Festival - Family Photos

Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Botanical Gardens - Girls Only

What are the girls up to these days?

Jane is doing really well at preschool.  She has become a lot less shy and has even started talking to strangers.  She even raises her hand to be called on at home and in the car. 

Madelyn is 90% potty trained, knows her ABC's, colors, and shapes. 

Bitty Styles

McCoys went to Indiana and celebrated Baby Ella's first birthday!