Master Builder!

Ansley has perfected balance while building. It is amazing that she can teeter blocks on top of one another and they stay standing.....until Mia discovers her creation! We have learned the phrase, "It's okay, just build it again!" Both girls love these blocks!

Giant Peppermint Sticks!

The girls Great-Aunt Maryl sent this yummy, sticky treat to the girls for Christmas! As you can tell, they thoroughly enjoyed them.

Mia is 17 Months Old

Our sweet Mia turned 17 months on 12/24. It has been a very busy month for Miss Mia. She has mastered walking and has started to run (for our girls this means they swing their right arm really fast while they walk)! It is so funny. She has overcome not feeling so great, a double ear infection and pneumonia....whew! Despite feeling pretty yucky, she has made the connection with language this month. She can follow a two-step direction and repeats all words! Yes, we have ourselves another chatter box. She can clearly say several words and understands most of what we say. She has a little teacher (Ansley) right beside her at all times, guiding her way. We are very blessed this little girl is in our lives. She makes us laugh and is so sweet!

We Love You, Nanny!

Nanny, thank you so much for helping to make Christmas so memorable! We love you and miss you so much already! Thank you for all of your hugs and kisses!

Full Tummies!

The fun part of chocolate pie!


Mia wanted a try!

Daddy is so silly!

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Happy girl!

Candy Canes with Breakfast!

Santa left a candy cane under the girls trees in their bedrooms! They enjoyed them with their breakfast!


Sticky and yummy!

A Day of Play!

The girls had so much fun playing with all of their toys!

Playset!

The girls swinging and giggling!

Wow....what fun!

She spotted the playset!

Following the string....

Presents

We had so much fun opening presents. Here are a few action shots. Finally, we read Santa's note, followed the string and headed outside!

Santa Visits!

Santa left presents under the tree, filled the stockings and a note to go outside!

Cookies and Reindeer Food!

While sprinkling reindeer food we heard Santa's bells. We hurried inside and jumped in bed!

Happy Birthday Baby Jesus!

Reading a story before going to bed!

We had Birthday Cake for Jesus before going to bed! The Santa cake went with our story

A Special Place for Santa.

Christmas Eve

Mia loves to unwrap this year!


After Church the girls got to open one present....Christmas Jammies!





Our Family!

Christmas Week!

It has been a busy few days at the Sharpless home. We have been shopping, cooking, and enjoying lots of Christmas activities. Sorry I haven't had time to post any pictures....I am making up for it this evening! We are sending lots of love to each of you! Enjoy the update!

Opening Presents!

Before bed tonight the girls got to open their presents from Aunt Mis and family! Thank you so much for sending so much love our way! We love and miss you! Merry Christmas!

A call from Santa!

Tonight the girls got a call from the North Pole! Ansley was so excited when she had a message from Santa, and then when he called back and she got to talk to him! She can't wait for his big arrival tomorrow night! This has been a Santa filled day, as the girls got their letters from him too! We are so lucky there are so many people who make this magical time of year so special for our girls!

Cookie Creation!

This is the final product for Santa! Ansley was very proud of her creation!

Cookie Decorating and Friends!

Delaney tasting some frosting!


Ansley after she decorated and ate her cookie!

Mommy's gourmet hot cocoa! A yummy treat! Thank you Erin for the fun morning!


Mid-bite! I am not sure it gets any better than this!

Mia loved all of the candy treats too! This morning we spent time at Delaney and Livi's decorating cookies for Santa. We came home with full tummies, reindeer food, a darling ornament for our trees, and a special treat for Santa! Wow.....we are very blessed to have such great friends to create such great Christmas memories!

Jingle Bells....

Ans showing her new scarf Nanny made! It is her favorite color and very soft and warm!


Mia and Nanny playing with a Jingle Bell! Mia is enjoying all of the Christmas music and activities!

Lobster Dinner!

Mommy and Daddy enjoyed a nice Lobster dinner. Thank you Grammy and PawPaw, what a great gift! Notice who was a little afraid and who wasn't! That is the personality of our girls!