Sick Kids, UG!

There's nothing worse than when your babies are sick (well, maybe having to be up all night because of it). Just look at those eyes - she's miserable. But there's nothing cuter than a big brother who wants to cuddle with his sister to make her feel better!
So sweet!

SESAME STREET LIVE!

Sunday afternoon, Parker and I joined Auntie Jessie, Uncle Joey, RJ and Abby for an outing to Lowell to see Sesame Street Live. It was so much fun!
Here are the boys enjoying the ride down.
Parker loved the Disco Ball lighting effects! Here's his initial reaction - when Bert fist came out!
He loved it!

RJ has no problem dancing in public! Parker reserves his moves for at home - like his Mama!

All three kids had a blast, but we didn't quite make it the full 90 minutes. About 30 minutes into it Parker was asking if we could go home. We left after about an hour.
FUN! FUN!

And some cute shots of Sophie:

Just Another Relaxing SNOWY Sunday Morning

Here's a picture of our new dining room light. Thanks Grampy for hanging it! It looks great!
Sophie finally figured out that Playdoh is not for eating!

Parker wanted me to take a picture of the two of them because they are "friends". Too cute.

I french braided Soso's hair this morning! I am not sure what's more amazing...that I can actually braid it or that she sat still (mostly) for it!


Love it!

Winter Blues

Snow is fun at the beginning of winter and even better at Christmas, but right about now, I've had it with snow! Parker was practically begging me to go out and play the other day. But, with his cold, and the below freezing wind chill, we just couldn't. It's times like these that I feel lucky to work at a school. We headed off to the gym at LMS to let off some steam, again!

Don't Forget Your Phone at Auntie's

because this is what she'll do....


So lovely

Fire Fighter's Ball

The fire fighter's ball was this weekend. I know this blog isn't about us, but it's rare to find a good picture of both Todd and me, so I thought I'd share!

The bar we are standing in front of was made by Toby! It's an actual front end of a truck that's (obviously!) out of service! I think we need one in our kitchen! Get on that Toby, would ya! Toby and Petra have some good shots from the party - maybe they'll let me steal some to share with you.

Long Weekends Rule!

especially when we don't have to make them up at the end of the year! Here are some pictures from the weekend -

Here's Parker having, (and I quote), "An important meeting with the animals". He's too funny.

Uncle Adam and Auntie Stefanie came to visit on Sunday. Parker showed off his "working board" that Daddy made for him. He gets to use REAL tools with it! I love that he has to put his boots on before he gets to work!
The other day Parker went poop on the potty (!) so Grammy bought him some big boy underwear - unfortunately, Parker isn't quite ready for them yet, but he (and Sophie) discovered that they fit nicely on their heads....hmmmm???


Parker helped me make a pumpkin ice cream cake. He did a great job mixing the incredients.

Then he did a great job eating large spoonfuls of the ice cream!

At least he shared with Soso!

Just some nice close-up shots of the kids!

Matchbox Paining

Parker wanted to do an art project today so I went online for some inspiration. One site I found suggested giving them a matchbox car to paint with - he loved it!

Just Keeping You Happy!

I know I have been slacking with my posts so here are some random pictures I think are pretty cute...

Here is Soso sucking on her baby's pacifier - hehe
And our pizza picnic we held in our living room! Parker's idea...

And some goop to entertain Parker and Maddie one afternoon - it was a hit!

What's more fun than corn starch and water?

OK, OK, I'm Updating!

Tonight, Parker, Maddie and Sophie (she just has to do what the big kids are doing!) were playing "Queen, Prince and Princess" - I love that they posed for this picture - a rare occasion!


I don't know why but I've been so gung-ho about taking Parker to the mall to ride on the carousel. Last night we went - I needed to do some shopping anyway (I know, shocking). He loved it! I decided we're definitely ready for WDW! After dinner in the food court, Parker spotted the ride on toys (Ok, so we were in Old Navy...). Here he is on Scoop. The best part was that Parker didn't want to leave! He kept asking to go into another store - gotta love that!

While we were gone, Sophie and Daddy had some alone time at home. She insisted on wearing Parker's PJ pants and her sneakers right over her own PJ's! Todd said she was whining until he put them on! (Not so sure what is on the tv screen??)

And I just like this picture of Sophie

Wow!

I was so impressed by Parker tonight. He was drawing on the chalkboard and I said, "Can you draw an 'A'?" and he did!!Actually, he drew a bunch of them, and an "E" and a few "C's"!

What a great week!

Happy New Year!

Stephanie Hoelzel and her kiddos stopped by to have dinner with us - tho I made her fend for herself (real nice). When I went into the living room to check on the kids, this is what I saw...how precious!

Sophia loved Brandon! He was so good at playing with her! They are great kids, those Hoelzels!

Drunkle B and Auntie C came over to celebrate the new year. They are hardcore party animals so we were afraid we wouldn't be able to keep up or entertain them sufficiently. Um...maybe not!

Here are the kids in some of their new clothes - so cute! The outfits may look familiar to Auntie and Auntie Jessie! Hehe


Here are some random pictures from my week off! I SO did not want it to end! I was in complete denial when I had to get up this morning!

We made some cookies...Parker loved the green tongue!
But not as much as he loves his sister - how precious!


We had been trapped in the house for a few days, due to some lovely runny noses and coughing, etc. Finally, I couldn't take it anymore and just had to let Parker play outside for a little while. I needed some fresh air too!Poor Sophia really wanted to join us. The poor girl doesn't have any snow attire. She seemed to enjoy watching from the window, thankfully! No snow attire doesn't stop Auntie from taking her out tho - even if she hates it!I did eventually figure something out for Sopie to wear outside. Unfortunately she doesn' t have any boots and the rain boots kept falling off, but she had fun anyway!