It's getting busy up in here people

This last weekend was eventful for us as we headed down to Albany/Corvallis to see family. I headed down on Thursday with the girls because my Grandma was in town and I wanted to spend as much time with her as I could. She is an amazing woman and I always love hearing her stories. I admire her so much.
It was very snowy down in Albany so when we got there the girls got to play in the snow which was a blast. Grandpa, Abby, and Cassidy joined in on the fun and even when it started raining the girls didn't want to come in. But with the promise of hot chocolate they did.

Reese with her Aunt Abby

My Dad teaching the techniques of a good solid snowman

Trampoline + snow= fun

Bria helping my Dad look for sleds in the attic

The girls love my Dad

Reese wanted to take a picture of Gigi

 We stayed the night that night and oh my word the girls gave me a rough night. I put them to bed in Abby's bed together and they were fighting so I finally decided to just go to bed with them and play referee. An hour after we climbed in bed they finally fell asleep, then Reese woke up which woke up Bria and to save me some typing and you some time, we were up half the night. Also, my girls slept on me the whole entire night. It wasn't that comfortable. I mean, I love cuddling but having 2 heaters on me and the fact that I dared not move for fear of waking the monstrous heaters.
Friday we spent more time with my Grandma and then headed to my Moms for some time with Yaya and a dip in the hot tub. The girls love it there and my Mom always brings out the fun toys including the Barbie's from my childhood which I love.
Friday evening Brian headed down and we went to his Mom's house. Bria and Reese had rehearsal on Saturday morning for the church Nativity program. The rehearsal went great.
After that Bria and I headed to my Mom's for our baking day. I think Bria liked being included in the big girls baking day. She got to spend time with her cousins and aunts and Yaya, all whilst making and eating cookies. Life could not get any better :)

Me and my little baker

The girl cousins (minus Reese): Kailey, Bria, and Jaidyn

My Mom and Jaime

Me and my big sis

Jax and Bria taking a break to play

My beautiful sisters!

Very proud of her decorating skills

All 3 Armstrong girls

Decorating the cookies

They love their Yaya!

 We headed back to grammy's and Brian and I had a mini date night in Corvallis which was fabulous. We got to see our friend Dave and his wife Cinnamon along with their two kiddos. We cheered with Dave at OSU so it's always fun to see what he's up to and there are always a ton of laughs.

When we got back to Grammy's the girls were in bed but crying. Blerg. So Brian slept with Bria and I slept with Reese and it went better that way. Not a fan of our girls being so hard to travel with, but hopefully it's a very short phase. And by short I mean microscopic...like it never happens again. 

Sunday at church was a lot of fun. The program was great and Bria did fabulous. 

Sweet Bria (I have NO idea how I add snow to some pictures, it literally just happens)

My perty little sheep all ready to go!

Grammy and her Granddaughters

Reese decided not to participate which didn't surprise me too much. She's a stinker these days. We love her anyway. But I am definitely reminded of how exhausting the twos are.

We finally headed home after all that. It was a lot of fun and we always enjoy seeing our family. It won't be too long until we see them again either! A week until Christmas, eek! So excited!!