Turkey day recap

We made the long trek out to South Dakota. Cookies before Turkey makes sense.

She may not cook the meal anymore at 96, but she still draws a crowd.

First snow of the year to shovel.

Lots of smiles and snuggles.

Fort building and new book reading.

Gotta look good for church.


And you know it is love when your sister holds both kids hands so they fall asleep.

hanging with mom

What do we do when daddy is away?
We shovel.  Even though he makes it look like I made him do this, he was loving it!

We take purty pictures!

We play with the self timer on the camera

and we dance!

Puttin' up the tree etc.

I love this time of year. Who wouldn't? pretty lights, hot cider, family. But there is something extra special about seeing Christmas through the eyes of your child. The wonderment, amazement and pure joy in their eyes is infectious. I feel as if I am experiencing it all again myself for the first time!

We got up our tree last week (yep, before turkey day this year so we could enjoy it a little longer!)

Patrick helped to decorate. Annika passed out from all the excitement.

Ryan decided to take over the camera.

Annika enjoyed my first ornament, a teething toy.

Then later that evening I had to try out some new paper in the studio. Annika is still a willing model. Click here for Patrick in the same outfit!

Then she "hung" out with her brother.


Speaking of Patrick. Have I mentioned he is a potty rock star? No diaper at nap time and no accidents. Even on a 8 hour car trip to SD (supposed to be 5 hours, but we have two small children!) He has taken to naming his poos though. "Look mommy/daddy! it's a (fill in the blank)" So far we've had a turtle, a hug, a tail, a hat, Cat in the Hat and Curious George. must be a boy thing.

Don't ask me... I just grabbed my camera.

These two are probably the cutest kids ever. sorry folks with ugly kids.

4 months

Annika had a birthday. She is 4months old. I know, I know it has gone by so fast.

She is home with daddy now. They are finding their groove. She took to the bottle pretty well and daddy has found his own way of hanging out with her during the day.

She isn't sleeping as well as mommy would like, but its to be expected with my transition back to work. She sure is full of smiles though and the lack of sleep hasn't slowed her down a bit.

She is rolling over like an old pro now. So fun to see her just flip! She is also super bouncy and active. She loves to grab for toys and anything within reach. During story time at night we frequently hear: "no baby!" from Patrick as she is constantly grabbing for him and bugging him like a little sister should.

I love her giggles and can usually get them out when changing her clothes. She loves to get her outfit change and will smile and giggle when we take her shirts over her head. So fun to giggle with her. Bath time is also super fun lately as she is kicking and splashing all the time.



I have a hard time putting her down, and with a face like that, how could I?
Official 4 month stats:
14lbs 3oz (48%)
24 inches long (40%)
16in head (59%)

the roll over and other random notes

Check out the mad skills of my 3month old. She's been doing this for a couple weeks now, but I am still amazed everytime I see it. Patrick was almost 5mo when he did this.




We had an unexpected bathroom remodel last week. The wall behind the tile was shot so we had to demo it all, replace the tile and be showerless for a week. no worries, we didn't stink too bad! The shower is now done, but we are waiting on a new vanity before replacing the walls and floor.


The girl is just too cute not to share!

halloween cont

Just a few cute ones of the kids.

Patrick would only wear this for one picture, but we'll take what we can get!

Happy Halloween!

Boo.


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