Holiday Photo Shoot

This year's photo shoot was much easier than last year's...hoping it just keeps getting easier from here on out...these are just a few photos from the occasion.

Christmas Day

The magic of Christmas was definitely felt in our house. Both girls were so excited about Santa's visit. Santa's elves were up very late assembling the gifts for Lindsay and Kendal. They wanted to make sure everything was just perfect before going to bed. There were squeals of delight early the next morning! Lindsay was in love with her Princess Vanity and Kendal enthralled with her new kitchen. There were so many other wonderful gifts...and they just seemed to keep coming. Auntie Alina and Uncle Rick outdid themselves with the Princess Tent for the girls...it has already withstood multiple hours of use...thanks to everyone for the incredible, thoughtful gifts!!

All Dressed Up For Christmas Eve

We spent Christmas Eve at my dad's house. The girls were so excited to wear their fancy dresses and shoes. Kendal is following in her sister's footsteps by twirling around as soon as the dress is on, to watch it poof out. Kendal kept looking down saying "pretty dress, pretty dress". Lindsay was thrilled with her shiny shoes and tights...oh the little things in life. We enjoyed good company, a wonderful traditional fish dinner and many many presents.

Christmas Cookies for Santa

The girls enjoyed decorating cookies for Santa and themselves of course. There was frosting and sprinkles all over the kitchen for days after...but they were thrilled to frost and sprinkle away.

This is the darling plate I ordered for last year and it did not arrive on time for Christmas...so I had to wait an entire year to put it out...and was so proud of how cute it was. I did forget to capture it with cookies...but there's always next year!

Kendal 20 1/2 months

If I were more on the ball lately of course I would have posted this at the 20 month mark but...20 1/2 months will have to do. Yes, our Kendal (aka Moose, Mooseroni and Moosey Goosey) is well on her way to being a 2 year old. She has quite a stubborn streak but can still be the biggest snuggler around. Kendal will start pre-school this January and will attend 2 days a week with her big sister. She has already had a couple trial runs and seems to be quite ready. Our Mooseroni is very attached to our nanny Estela and promptly throws a fit each day when Estela leaves. She has an incredible vocabulary and pals around with Lindsay each day...playing all sorts of games and creating new adventures. It is heart warming to see the two of them together when they're getting along and snuggling on the couch watching a movie...their current favorite is Nemo. Kendal enjoys many different types of food...especially beans and lentil soup...we love that she ventures out and not only tries different things but likes them. We sure are fond of the littlest Syver girl and can only dream of what the world has in store for her.


Snuggling with sissy watching a movie.

Hunting for spiders.

Oh...and the pacifier's days are numbered...believe me!

Disneyland 2009

We spent the day at Disneyland on Tuesday. Despite the frigid temperature...we had a wonderful time. Highlights: Lindsay braving the Pirates of the Caribbean ride with her daddy, Kendal's elation that the horses on the carousel move, both girls faces during the entertainment in the Tikki Room and the awe both girls were overcome with during the holiday parade. Everyday should be a Disneyland Day!!