Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Happy New Year! We've been busy here at the Muller household! Let me catch you up! We had a wonderful Christmas! Addison got a teapot that she loves! She was a little unsure of the presents! I feel sure that next year she won't be confused! Have you had the chance to speak to Caden since um....September? Then you know that all he has talked about it the weedwacker from Toys & Co!! Well...Santa didn't disapoint.

Luckily we were able to drag Christmas out all day! Caden took his time opening presents and then we ate some breakfast and let him finish opening. Before we went to my parents for more Christmas and dinner we let Caden and Addison check out their new toys! It was a very busy but relaxing day!

On the 27th Mimi came for a visit while Pop Pop went hunting in Mississippi! We had a great time. We were busy but had a relaxing visit! Caden and Addison both had a GREAT time playing with Mimi! Caden loved waking Mimi up in the mornings! (We enjoyed it too!)

When Mimi left my dear friend Laura and her family came for a quick visit! Laura and I taught next door to each other. They have since moved to Alabama...we miss them but talk often! Liam and Caden are 5 months apart and Addison and Owen are a short 6 days apart! I loved that Owen called Addison "baby"!

Addison loved hugging Owen! He tried to run from her but she didn't give up...

Caden and Liam had a great time playing! They were so cute sleeping in the bunk beds! Laura and I loved hearing them whisper to each other! We were amazed at how well they played together...they played for hours without one word from them!

She only knows what she's always seen!

Of course AdEliz would naturallly think that you hold a baby while you vacuum! I don't think I've EVER vacuumed without holding her while she's been awake!!

The Living Christmas Tree

This weekend Brian and Caden were both Jesus in the Living Christmas Tree and I have to say I couldn't be more proud of the two of them! I hope you enjoy some of the great pictures from the weekend. If you would like to see more check out our church's facebook page.

AdEliz LOVES popcorn!

Today Addison found a bag of popcorn I was eating for lunch while they were napping. It was pretty full when Caden found it. Next thing I knew Addison was standing at the coffee table eating some too! I went in the kitchen to stir the spaghetti sauce I made and come back to find this! I'm so glad she's now able to climb up in the chair and to help herself to whatever it is she needs up there!

P.S. I do know that that Ad shouldn't be eating popcorn but I've been in the house since Monday afternoon because Caden has had a fever. His fever broke during the night last night and hers started this morning! It was easier to give in after she had already had some than to fight her on it! Shortly after I took this Addison did manage to spill about 1/2 the bag in my chair! She made Emma's day!

Cookie Blog Hop

My friend Carrie is doing a blog hop over on her blog! Make sure you head over there and get some new ideas!!

Butterballs

Mix:

1 cup soft butter

1/2 cup confectioners sugar

2 tsp vanilla

Sift and stir in:

2 cups flour

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 cup chopped nuts (I typically use pecans or walnuts!)

Roll into balls and place on cookie sheet

Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes

Roll cooked balls in confectioners sugar

She's 15 months and....

Addison is walking everywhere! She is also consistently standing up in the middle of the room. She sneaks and gets ornaments and carries them around! Brian and I are both so thankful for our sweet girl! I'm one lucky Mommy, that's for sure!

P.S. I'm not sure Caden is so excited that she can move a little faster toward his toys but he does think it's cool that we can all hold hands and walk!

Who's idea was it???

I've decided that it couldn't have been a mom that decided that trying to take a "perfect" picture of their sweet darlings to send to just about everyone they know. Tonight after dinner we set out on a mission to get our "perfect" picture! It wasn't as easy or quick as Brian and I had hoped it would be...here are a few that didn't make it...enjoy!

Air Force One and Thanksgiving Day

The Ryan boys came over to play. While we were outside, we noticed a huge low flying plane that was extremely loud. I looked up and noticed that it was Air Force One. Apparently they were doing touch-and-go's in Greensboro because they came back through a few more times. Here are some pictures of us playing and a good picture of Air Force One taken from my driveway.

Thanksgiving Day 2009

We woke up and decorated the house for Christmas. Becky made a jello casserole with pretzels and cream cheese to take to Grandma's house for Thanksgiving dinner. We called Mimi and Pop Pop in Florida. They said it is 59 degrees there. It was 52 here. Enjoy some of these pictures from Thanksgiving Day. Addison as a reindeer is a candid shot from our house. Others were taken at Grandma's house.

Caden's Native American name: "Swinging Bat" ~hopefully no coincidence with the baseball pun

My boy...he's growing up!

I was thinking today how grown up Caden is becoming but how he's still such a little boy. Sometimes I forget that he's only 3 and probably expect him to do too much. But, let me tell you how proud I am of that sweet 3 and a half year old.

Here is a BRIEF summary of the great things he can do:

-He can bathe himself...start to finish!!

-He can completely dress himself

-He can brush his own teeth.

-He is wonderful about putting his dishes in the sink!

-He is wonderful with his sister! (Except for this morning when he was really trying to help me get her out of her favorite hangout...any bathroom! He came out of the half bath with her walking in front of him but he was holding her up with his arms around her neck! She was VERY angry!)

-He can make his bed....see!

-He compliments us all! Just recently he told me he was really proud of me for showing his Sunday School class how to pack the "boxes for the poor children"! It melted my heart!
-He is learning his letters and their sounds at school and is constantly trying to figure out what letter words start with...he's getting pretty good!
-What am I most proud of Caden for?? I love to hear that boy pray! It never gets old...yes they are VERY long winded but they are truly a conversation with God...they are so precious! I also love to hear him tell AdEliz about Jesus!

I have so enjoyed this stage in his life despite the tantrums, the incessant "whys" and his new found ability to negotiate! He tells me often I'm his best girl in the world. That is besides Addison, she's also his best girl! I hope I'm still his best girl during his teenage years! Deep down I will be...I just know it!

Bumper Jumper Fun

Last night Caden and I decided it had been WAY too long since we've made a trip to Bumper Jumpers! So we made it over here today after the gym! I sure hope all this fun (energy expending) activity gets these sweet kidos back on schedule since the time change (6:15 does not work for this Mommy!!!)!
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Happy Halloween!

Halloween weekend has been busy...but we love it that way! Friday Mimi and Pop Pop got here from Florida just in time for Caden's school party! That night we carved a pumpkin. As you can see Caden had no interest in touching the nasty part!

Caden worked hard!!

We went trunk or treating at church and had a GREAT time!

We watched some UF football!! (I know, I know...I was raised a Gamecock fan and really I still am! However, this year UF is number 1 and I did marry a Gators fan! Check back next year for the Gamecock outfits!)

Oh no, Daddy! What do you mean Tim Tebow is graduating this year?? Mommy and I sure do think he's cute and we think it's cool that he wears a Bible verse on his face every game!

oh the things they say!!

Now that Caden's 3 and a half (oh my goodness!!!) he has started retelling conversations that happened days ago that even include inflection and voice changes! I love it!

A fews weeks ago Brian and I went out for our anniversary and Ashley came to babysit! While Caden, Addison and Ashley were playing Caden told Ashley that I teach him about Jesus but not Addison! Ha! I really do tell Addison about Jesus but I've started telling Caden more than just stories. I'm now telling him what God wanted us to learn from the lessons.

Caden and Addison went to Virgina last weekend and had a BLAST! While they were there they had made a cake for Mom's birthday! Caden informed everyone that I *never* make cakes. I guess that sweet boy just forgot that just a few days before they left he and I made a cake together. Silly boy!

I am so enjoying watching him grow up and learn so much! He can hear EVERYTHING that is said and repeats often...oh my!

Some Halloween Sweetness

Happy Birthday Grandaddy!

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Just becuase I love her!

GUESS WHO....

took 3 steps just a few minutes ago....you got it! It was this COOL girl! Soon she'll be ALL over the place! (As if she already isn't!!) (excuse the mess...we were all sick the last part of the week and into the weekend so the toys didn't get picked up....I assure you they are now!)