She is a dancing Queen. Finally!

Peyton danced at the Randolph Basketball game and she really, actually, danced!

 Doing her jump and attempt to touch her toes while jumping. 

 You wouldn't know she had a 101.5 temp in this picture, would you? 

Neither did I.

Till she fell asleep in the middle of the Disney Dare to Dream on Ice show.

I knew something was up when sleep came before Cinderella.

Poor girl had Strep Throat. 

This picture is from Sunday. 

Finally on Thursday I told her I didn't believe her that she felt fine and I was going to the doctor to make sure she was okay. 

First question the doc asks: Does your throat hurt?

Peyton: Yes, for a lot of days now

Me: Disgruntled internal feeling and facial expression toward child.

Doctor walks out, Mom asks Peyton "Why didn't you tell me that!?!?"

Peyton: "I didn't want to go to the doctor!"

Five minutes of silence pass.

Peyton: "But it is not so bad, I didn't like that thing in my throat, but it really wasn't so bad"

Dang girl! Her throat looked terrible! 

 I told DJ to show me his Mickey Mouse. 

Instead he went Nose to Nose with Mickey!

 No kisses, just Noses.

 AAaaahHHHHH! 

Mickey Mouse! 

There he is!

Peyton slept through it, so I had to get some pictures for her. 

Happy St. Patricks Day!

It has been awhile

 Sesame Street Live was a hit, again. This is Peyton's 3rd year at the show. 

 She was in deep concentration.

Elmo and his fish, it was very important to Tyler to get to see this fish. 

DJ was singing and dancing the entire show.

Peyton has been getting packages in the mail from her Great Aunt Janet in the great state of Texas. 

This is her first one and she was very excited to get mail in general and then she realized that there was actually a jewelry box and jewelry in the package! 

Thank you Aunt Janet!

Who says they do not get along! They snuggle most nights. 

 Showing of their silly hats.

Do you want a big hug?

 Sibling love. 

(I rotated this picture and it still uploaded sideways)

 Ummm.......what is that DJ? 

What are you doing?

 More hugs

Silly faces

Dead Man Walking ~ The Undertaker!

 Cam is belly up to the popcorn bucket

 HHH and Undertaker

 Kelly Kelly, Cam's next ex-wife

 The Big Show

 The dorky guy, can't remember his name. Stupid Funny.

Cena

Doing Laundry

(Guest post by Kelly.  What happens at Kelly’s stays at Kelly’s.  Or, at the very least, ends up on the internet.)

I’ve seen mom do this.

I just need to shove it all in…

Then shut the door.  Easy!

Wait, I may need a little help.

“Peyton, can you get this?”

“DJ, you’ve got to do it like this.”

It’s kind of like putting on skinny jeans, you have to push, pull, and squeeze.  Like this…

Ta-Da!

Laundry.  Check.

Fun was Had by All!

 Well Kids, Santa stopped by to talk to Dad while he was at the car wash and

just look at what he left for you!

He couldn't fit it in the sleigh with him so he gave it to Daddy to bring to you!

 And....they never looked back!

 Two very happy children.

 DJ singing for his Great Grandpa Nicolai. Grandpa started singing Winter Wonderland and DJ started singing Five Little Monkeys Swinging in the Tree. Neither one knew each others song so they both kept singing till finally Grandpa gave in and listened to DJ.

 Everyone together for a photo op.

Grandpa is messing with DJ.

DJ has a hold of his finger trying to keep him under control.

Happy as can be.

 Dad showing Mom how to work her new Snap On Tool....ooops....I mean Jewelry Box.

 Santa visited the Nicolai Household. He brought everyone gifts, except Cam and I.

Peyton noticed too! She said to Cam "Daddy.....Santa forgot you and Mom!"

Next year we will have to think that through a little better.

Christmas Morning ~ Huh, Santa did listen!

He cried for this Mickey every time he seen it in the store.

 Hmmmm....what could this be?

 We had such a fun Christmas morning at the house.

Peyton woke up first. She came to our bedroom and said

"Momma, he was here" "He left stuff in the living room!" "Come look!"

 A little taste of the good stuff. Or so he thinks!

Working Hard to get the gifts open!

 Peyton modeling her bracelets. Don't mind the tongue sticking out. It is a trend for the Nicolai blood.

 Ok. Ever heard of the game Quelf?

Me either, till now.

We gave it a shot.

We laughed so hard I think at one point we were all crying.

Lois got to make Larry into a dummy and play out a story about a squirrel and a rabbit.

 One of Kelli's rules was that she could not bend her arms or legs. They had to remain straight at all times.

 Cam had to keep his hand in a bowl of warm water throughout the game.

I got to sing "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" in a different language (Dung, Doing, Da Dong Da Doing)

Tyler sang with his belly button.

Holly did some magic tricks.

All in all, we had fun.

Even Peyton enjoyed putting on a show for everyone by mimicking my every move.

  

Huge Sigh of Excitement! 

My very own guitar! 

I couldn't have asked for a better Christmas.

Time was spent with all family.

All sides, near and far.

The kids got everything they wanted and we didn't break the bank.

Everyone laughed.

At one point or another, everyone laughed.

Peyton said "Mom, this is the best day ever!"

DJ said "Santa come again tomorrow"

I can't wait to do it all over again!