Happy New Year

 

 

 

Backyard sleding

We have had a lot of great snow the last few days. Brad and Madeline were putting in some serious work carving out runs for us through the yard and we even have a couple jumps mixed in there. Spencer takes a little coaxing to get into the tube but Madeline is ready for anything. We've been sledding everyday for about a week now and only popped 3 tubes... that's normal, right?

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas morning... and then some

We had a wonderful Christmas this year, filled with family, snow and lots of memories. Rachel is our annual Christmas guest (which we love) but this year we were excited to add Jim and Debbie ( Grandpa and Grammy) to the mix. We loved being together and sharing our Christmas traditions. Thanks again for making the trip out and helping to make this Christmas a special one.

Madeline and Spencer getting into the Christmas spirit.

 

Sunday 

 

Christmas Eve, showing off our matching PJ's
 

 

 

Christmas morning - present time!!

 

 

We woke up to snow the next day. Grandpa and Grammy suited up to help snow blow the driveway and Madeline and Spencer got busy playing. Jim was a real trooper, he cleared the driveway with plastic bags over his shoes. Impressive.
 

 

 

 

A little bit of everything...

 

Thank you again for all the great memories.

Madeline getting ready for Christmas guests

 

Look who is almost 2

 

Gingerbread time

 

Christmas magic

 

 

Dad time is the best time

Dad gymnastics are the best. My dad did it with us as kids and we loved it. Madeline and Spencer are no different.

 

 

 

Just daddy and me
 

Happy Thanksgiving

 

 

Madeline learning to ride her new bike

Brad and Madeline went out for a little Daddy and Maddie time. He put her new bike together and spent the afternoon teaching her to ride. She was a little sceptical at first and kept asking to go back to her old trike. But after a little practice she was happy as could be on her new grown up bike:)
Way to go Madeline!!!

 

 

Something we do almost everyday

Madeline got this game, Hedbanz for her birthday last year and it has been a favorite ever since. If you are looking for a game that even a 2 year old can play this is a great one. Like I said we play it ALMOST everyday...

 

GG's Trip to NH

GG went on an East Cost tour and was kind enough to stop by our house in NH. We loved having her stay for a couple days and begged her to come back soon. We went out for a nice dinner and spent time catching up at home.

 

Madeline was especially taken with GG. They spent almost every moment together. They even got ready together.  (Top left picture GG putting curlers in Madeline's hair) Madeline still asks when GG will come back to stay.


 

Spencer

Spencer is such a sweetheart. We are so lucky to have him as a part of our family. He loves to play with his big sister and is quick to bring a blanket and pillow to anyone who is feeling sad or hurt. He loves to climb, run, jump, move furniture, and recently has added dancing to his favorite activities. He brings a new life and energy to our house and we love every moment of it

 

A day at the park

 

Halloween

Carving pumpkins was especially fun this year with two kids to participate in all the gooey mess that goes along with pumpkins. Madeline was a little hesitant but Spencer loved sticking his hands in the pumpkins to see what sort of slime would emerge. Over all it was a happy, messy, Halloween success.

Spencer made the pirate pumpkin, I did the blurry welcome one and of course Madeline had the princess.

 

 

Madeline and Spencer were Little Red Riding Hood and The Big Bad Wolf  for Halloween. They had so much fun trick or treating. Spencer rode in the red wagon most of the time but when he went up to the door  Madeline was right there to hold his hand.