Miley McGrath

Yes, I did ask to see the biggest piece of electronic plastic they had in the store.

Mazlin is a trooper

 
Mazlin knew something was up with her big sissy. She was so sweet and kept bringing Mia PJs to wear all day. We all had a very relaxing xmas this year. Happy Holidays!

Santa left part of his cookie

 

The family gift exchange

 

Mazlin

 

Mazlin was so excited for christmas this year. She loved her fluffy little dress and was smiles all night. Mia, on the other hand, was a sickie. I never considered through all her excitement that she would be too sick to even want to come down stairs in the morning. Dennis and I are glad we have 2 weeks to hang out with the girls until they feel better.

Happy Birthday Dennis!

 

A great time was had by all. Although, I'm never drinking again...again.

 

A visit from the Howds

 

Our friends Kate and Matt came up for a visit and it was a great time. The girls loved to hang out with them in the morning and play games on their iPhone. They are much cooler than mommy and daddy. Matt has threatened to create a new blog called...thereallauriemcgrath.blogspot.com since he has many pictures and movies that show (well, lets just say) a different perspective than this fine controlled blog.

Parkview Carriage Rides

 

Our neighborhood has carriage rides for the holidays! The weather was great and the girls loved it.

One truth to parenting

People tell you lots of things when you're a parent but one thing is definitely true...the magic of the holidays come back to life when you have little ones. Today I was explaining to Mia how Santa comes down the chimney and it made me remember how magical that time of my life was. Not being able to fall asleep just waiting and waiting for the morning to come and then running downstairs and wondering how he knew what I wanted. I haven't thought about that for years. Just another added bonus.

(can you tell we like low lighting in our house)

Santa Visit

Mia and Maz are ready for the big visit to the strange guy with the white beard and crazy red suit. We had the best intentions but came home empty handed. Mia forgot her list in the car and decided to have a melt-down and Maz just wasn't having any of it. Honestly, I can't say I blame them. So, don't hold your breath for any Santa pictures from the McGraths.

Look at Maz counting like her big sis...

Maz wishes you a happy Thanksgiving

A Sight for Sore Eyes...After a hard day of black Friday shopping

 

McGrath Tree 08

 

A few glasses of wine and a photo booth...

We went to our friend's wedding and they had this little photo boothy thingy. It was the hit of the reception. Especially after a glass of wine or two. Although, I did find out later that we missed the arrival of Elvis.

Our little milliner in the making

Mia and Maz at the art museum

 

Maz is thinking....I'm done with this sister thingy for today.

She takes her dancing very seriously.

Why did I get the cleaning gene instead of the waist measurment gene?

A few things I've inherited from my mother...obsessive cleaning, love of alcohol and a sometimes misunderstood sense of humor that clearly makes me think I'm the funniest person around (even if others don't seem to get it) but really, look at my Mom's waistline? Seriously?