We have been pretty busy lately with Kai's birthday party and preparing for Christmas. The kids have been a constant source of entertainment (not intentionally though I don't think) and have provided some much-needed comic relief while we are running around getting organized.

Kira decided this year to ask Santa for a "bike with pedals and 2 wheels" (she has a run bike right now with no pedals), I think Santa will deliver for her! She's very excited to see what Santa will put in her stocking and has been counting down the days until Christmas. She is much more into Christmas this year and it's fun to see her excitement and joy.

Today Kira + I had our dentist appointment. This would be her 2nd checkup, last time was ok, the dentist was only able to clean 2 of her teeth but did get most everything else done. Today she was so excited to go see the dentist that she actually started to pout and cry when she learned that Momma would be going first. She sat beside me for my entire cleaning with her lower lip quivering and her eyes damp. Hilarious. She brightened right up when the dentist took her to her own room ("with my own chair!") before I was done. The dentist managed to clean all of her teeth this time, Kira was even giggling during the process (she said it tickled). Afterwards she got a new toothbrush and toy - she was super stoked. Here she is in the dentist chair - she kept grabbing the dental assistants arm while she was cleaning her teeth.

Here are a few more pictures from various parties we've been at over the last couple of weeks. These include Daddy's company Christmas party for kids, Kai's first birthday party, and a potluck dinner with our friends and their kids. Merry Christmas everyone!

Walking around at Daddy's Christmas party - heading for the bouncy castle

He sure loved this stool

Yep, still loving it

Such a little character

Happy birthday little dude!!! It's not a party until Kai's removed a piece of clothing (he's a lot like Daddy)

Yummy cake, thanks for baking Grandma Rose

He looks a little like his cousin Isabel in this picture...

First pineapple tart!

Daddy is teaching Kira a very important lesson - all 9 members of the Wu-Tang Clan. She's got 2 so far, and somehow "Uncle Brian" made his way into the group. Well done Uncle Brian!!

Oh, this box looks like fun...

Maybe I can stand up....

Haha! Yes I can! Now how do I get down.

Kira fixing her hair while posing for the camera