New BFF

Brandon's cousin, Morgan, had a business trip planned in Phoenix so his wife and daughter tagged along and we all spent lots of time together last weekend.  Allie and Rachel are the same age and after three days together, I think she found a new BFF.  They of course had their moments and both had their fair share if timeouts, but by the end, we really didn't have to intervene all that much.

On Thursday, we went to the zoo, and on Friday Leslie graciously helped me did everything to make me quite a few freezer meals (between putting down for naps and feedings, there wasn't much time for me to help).  I was so grateful for her help!    

Then we spent time with the dads going out to dinner, eating Blue Bell ice cream (yum - it's made here locally and we'll be sure to keep a half gallon in our freezer if you come visit), and then the adults stayed up super late talking and laughing.  

Rachel had her first official sleepover with Allie (we just pulled out her trundle) ... technically her first was a few weeks go with her uncle Cade, but I don't know that that counts.  They did pretty good - it was two naps and two nights!  

Brandon finished putting up our Christmas lights and in one tree, he used three different strands of lights, some blinking - some not, and it basically looks ghetto, but we think it's funny.  Morgan took it a step further and left this lovely note on our door before they left (what an honor!):  

Allie & Rachel at the zoo (age 2 1/2)

SO CUTE!

 

I could make a book of Rachel on carousels - they are one of her top 5 favorite things to do

 

Cute dads with their girls

 

Here's a great Arizona Christmas decoration :)