What made them smile...

It doesn't take much to make a child smile.  These are the 'things' that are making their days brighter...

This was right before Christmas and the kids were treated to lollipops that were bigger than their mouths.  It was their Papi's idea to give it to them but, I am cringing at the tought of all those sweets and a near dentist appointment they have.....

He was so excited over this new toy.  Since Christmas day it has been a favorite around here.  The girls turn it into a cathedral with all their wooden saints and I've heard said, at least a few times that, "Dragons can't eat the saints...that would be a sin". 

There is a story here.  Many months ago for her birthday she recieved a qpon for horse back riding lessons.  Unfortunately we were unable to get her lessons back then.  There seemed to be one issue or another and she finally gave in to the idea that she just wasn't going to get to ride anytime soon.   She took it like a champ.

But we knew we had to get the lessona for her.  This was/is such a dream for her.  So, hubby and I searched around and finally picked a trainer close to our home and resonably priced.  If you know anything about horses, nothing about them is "resonably priced".  Anyhow, on Christmas day; tucked inside her stocking was a flyer announcing her lessons.  She was besides herself!  Honestly the picture doesn't do the moment justice. 

It was a bit sad though, hubby was busy building a motorized bike for the youngest one...see that pink thing towards the side in the picture above?  So, he didn't see eldest girl opening her gift.  It was worth every penny.