Tiny Tales Thursday...

I forgot to share this story a couple of weeks ago and I want to remember it. 

Emersyn is finally finding her voice. She has understood (and ignored) what we say for quite some time but still doesn't choose to talk back unless convenient for her. Her vocabulary probably includes 20 words or so but her brain is thinking a whole lot more. 

One day she and Radley were playing and Radley made her mad so she did what all good little sisters do -- poked him in the eye. Now while she was clearly retaliating (and no, we don't support this behavior), I doubt that she had the aim and dexterity and well, foresight to poke him in the eye. But she did. 

And he cried. 

And cried. 

I stepped in...

Katy: Emersyn King. No ma'am. 

Emersyn: "Eye" - pointing at Radley.

Katy: Yes. You poked your brother in the eye. No ma'am.

Radley: still crying

GiGi: holding back laughter

Katy: holding back laughter

Emmy: Eye. 

Katy: Say you're sorry.

Emmy walks over to Radley and ever so sweetly leans her head next to his to say, "Sorry". Radley is still crying. Emmy looks at me, looks and Radley and then brings her hands to his neck and says, "tickle tickle tickle" trying to get her brother to laugh. 

It worked. 

I'm a little frightened about this girl. She's going to be a tough competitor. 

You better watch out...

Let me start by saying that I am TRUE believer in Thanksgiving. It is in fact my favorite holiday simply because you get to cook, watch THE parade, eat, sleep, eat, and then eat. And well, this year I get the added bonus of stretchy pants! Not to mention you are doing all of these wonderful things surrounded by your nearest and dearest with no added pressure of gifts. And, well, my mom makes the best corn bread dressing IN THE WORLD. 

So, since I am such a firm believer in the celebration we usually steer clear from decorating/starting Christmas celebrations until post Turkey. 

However.

The City of Bryan hosted their tree lighting ceremony on Friday and we just had to go. It was a great small town evening. 

Two little ones I know were pretty excited for who was going to be there...

 And what an entrance he made...

 They were really excited to see him although Radley did inform me, "That's not the real Santa, Mommy. That's just a helper." 

He just makes me laugh.

Emmy even got a quick pat from the big man himself.

Next was a carriage ride around downtown "just like in New York" according to Radley.

 Kayla was very excited to be pulled by Twist, the horse.

 

It was so fun to look at all the fun shop windows lit up with decorations and trees. The outdoor theater was screening  It's a Wonderful Life, carolers were strolling through the streets, and people were just everywhere sharing in the Christmas spirit.  

  

And this may be my new favorite picture of them!

Sideways...

A pretty big milestone happened in our house this morning...

Emmy has her hair up in a FULL side ponytail! :)

How. 

Stinking. 

Adorable. 

She clearly wasn't excited enough to quit eating her "nanananana", but I'm pumped!

I did have to use two clips in the back, but hey... it's a trendy/messy pony tail. 

When I explained what a big occasion this was she joined in the celebration, too!

;)

Emmy, you did not get blessed with a Mommy that has a super keen fashion sense, the ability to apply make up or really even have all of the same brand of cosmetics. I am not model thin and I enjoy a good cuss word. However, I am a PRO at wearing a pony tail. 

Welcome to the club!