Cookies for Santa!

We made cookies for Santa! Such a fun tradition! The pictures of actually making them didn't come out very well though! The girls decided to leave them on the coffee table for him in the living room this year so he could have them as soon as he came out of the chimney. Last year, he tracked soot from the fireplace to the bar in the kitchen and made a really big mess!!

Christmas in Pleasanton

Mass-chaos is the general theme of Christmas at the Mims'! There are sooooo many of us!!! There are 50 of us! That's just my parents, my sisters and brother and their spouses and kids (and their spouses and kids) and us!! Nolan and Lisa and baby Miles couldn't be there this year because of Nolan's schedule :( so there were only 47 of us!! It's CRAZY but so much fun! Even Todd enjoys it!! We're so blessed! Paw-Paw wasn't feeling great... but he is now. He's doing so much better!!

Party at School

Our great teacher, Mrs. Barrett

The girls had quite the feast at their Kindergarten Christmas party and book exchange! It was fun... but the girls weren't on their best behavior this time! Mommy was not happy! We had a long talk on the way home, and Daddy got involved when we got home. They've promised to be better next time. I don't know what was going on with them that day! They both had meltdowns!! Too much Christmas activity, I guess!

The Polar Express

My little red-nosed DEARS
Initially Excited on the Train!
Just found out we're not actually going to the North Pole!!

My sweet little girls... the still "believe" in the magic of it all! They truly thought we were really going to the north pole (just like on the Polar Express movie) when we went on the "North Pole Express" (aka the Tarantula Train in Grapevine). Madison even said she didn't want to have to get out and get on the top of train if sister lost her ticket! Things were going really well until the train stopped.... starting going backwards toward the station.... and they put it all together! They were soooooo upset! Especially Madison! She was heartbroken AND angry! We got lectured all the way home!!! "Mommy! Why do grown ups tell children things that aren't true just to make them happy!!? Cause when we find out they're not true, we're NOT happy!!!" Good point!!

Decorating the Tree(s)

The girls were such helpers this year when it came to tree decorating time! They really did a good job! Madison decorated hers in her room by herself. Makinley didn't want hers in her room this year... she wants a new one like sisters but I couldn't find one! She said she would just wait til next year. What a big girl!

The girls' Christmas Program

The girls had their school Christmas Program at the high school. They got to sing a few songs on the "big stage". They were adorable in their little Christmas dresses (from last year!) and their new white fur boots! Too cute!!

Daddy being Sworn In!

Daddy "officially" became an Arlington Firefighter. We went to his swearing in ceremony and actually got to pin his badge on him in front of everyone! We were so proud!! Mommy was in Pleasanton, because Paw-Paw was in the hospital. One of Daddy's nice friends made sure to take pictures for Mommy!

Back to Work!

I've gone back to work! (You can probably hear Todd cheering!) I'm the new Marketing Director for LandAmerica American Title's Waddell Office! I started back on January 2nd and am loving it! I get to work from home which is such a blessing! Hopefully, Todd will have my computer fixed soon so that I can download pictures and get this blog caught up again! I'm HATING not being able to share my precious girls!! Keep checking back though... he'll get to it eventually!! Have a blessed day!!

Sorry for not updating!

I'm having trouble with my computer. I'm not able to download photos lately... therefore, no blog updates! I'm HATING it!! I have so much fun Christmas stuff to share!! Hopefully we'll get it resolved soon and I can catch everyone up on happenings at the Gittings house! Merry Christmas!!

Bella is getting big!!

Bella is getting bigger!! She was 15 weeks old on Friday and she weighs 4.5 pounds. She knows "sit" and "lay down". She's so much fun! I'm so very glad that we made the decision to get her!! She has brought a lot of joy into our house!!

Tea Party with Mammers

We went to Pleasanton for Thanksgiving this year. Just me and the girls and Audra and her family. As always, Mammers planned a tea party for her and the girls.... hot tea and pumpkin pie by candle light! Aunt Amy brought hats for the girls to wear and even let them bring them home with them. They had such a great time. They look forward to having their tea party with Mammers each time we go to Pleasanton. I hope they will remember them always.

Kindergarten Fall Feast

With our wonderful teacher, Mrs. Barrett

Makinley the Indian

Madison the Pilgrim

Makinley with her friend Amy Wallen

Our Turkey Cupcake Cake

The girls had a Fall Feast at school today (11/20). They had lots of great food and treats! I took a turkey inspired cupcake cake for their birthday and the class sang Happy Birthday to them (at Makinley's request of course!). It was a fun time!

Hannah Montana Concert!

Our LIMO!

Our first time in a limo! So exciting!

Waiting on the others to arrive!

Putting on makeup... in the limo (she is only 5 years old... right?!?)

Girls Night Out!

Macy and Madison

Sweet Maddie

Makinley and Macy
Miley Cyrus... a.k.a. Hanna Montana!

Tuckered Out from our Big Night!

We went to the Hannah Montana concert tonight! The concert sold out almost immediately when tickets went on sale, but we heard the night before the concert that Ticketmaster had released a few more tickets! Mommy got online and was able to get floor seats to the biggest event in town! We spread the word and Miss Amy and Miss Melissa were able to get tickets too! Miss Hollie and Miss Mary had already gotten their tickets when they went on sale. Amazingly, they were ALL in the same section on the floor! Since parking was expected to be a nightmare (7,000 spaces and 12,000 tickets sold) we decided to get a limo! (Thank You Melissa!) That was almost as exciting as the concert itself! We had such a fun time! We are so blessed to get to do the things we get to do... and to have such great friends to do them with! By the way..... Hannah ROCKED!!