Christmas 2009

Before the onslaught . . .


Gracie looks on


she liked dinner the best!

Griffin (of course) preferred the gift opening!

but also enjoyed dinner with Uncle Adam and Ryan

Uncle Peter and Aunt Clara did a fabulous job - of course!

Tis the Season for . . .

Lighting the Christmas Tree


Taking pride in a job well done


Naps on the couch with those you love

Holiday Concerts (Griffin is to the right of the teacher . . . he should be easy to spot, since he is the only one not paying attention to her direction!)

Remembering that sometimes the best toys do not require batteries!

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Photos

They seem ready for Santa!



Gracie is LOVING standing up at all times!



Merry Christmas!

Kindergarten Picture

Here is Griffin's first school picture!

Seems happy to be getting an education, doesn't he?

Gracie is thankful for . . .

Her stuffed puppy to love


Her walker to get around with


Her play mat to hang out on

Her toys to play with

Her first bite of turkey on her first Thanksgiving

Her brother to play with


and pretty hats!

The rest of us are thankful for Gracie!

Gracie

Happy Birthday Michael

Gracie and Aunt Clara had a nice time at Michael's birthday party last night.


Gotta love a party!


This party is for me . . . right?

Happy bday Daddy!

Griffin blew out the candles.

Halloween 2009

The Lobster and Dracula. Happy Halloween!


We don't think Griffin understands the concept of vampirism, but he made a scary Dracula!


"I vant to get free candy!"


Griff's Jack O'Lantern came out well!

The proud carver! Mr. Pumpkin is not quite as scary by day...much like Griff!

Ryan was Frankenstein!

A little drawn butter, and...

Happy and hammy!

Gracie had a great visit with her grandmother, who visited with us recently from Denver!

Auntie Clara and the Lobstah.

Pumpkin carving by Griffin, sound effects by Mommy & Daddy!

Apple Picking

Griffin (and Mommy) went on his first school field trip this month - applepicking with 80 other kindergarteners! The day began with a hayride.


Some of the apples were tough to reach.


We also visited the farm and fed the goats!


and got to play on an old tractor!


Fun!


The ride home - leaving the orchard with his classmate Kevin . . .

Ten minutes later . . . both sound asleep clutching their apples!

Do these glasses make me look smart?

Fall Days

Griffin has been working on his scooter skills . . .thank God for helmets and pads!


Daddy does the equipment checks!


Gracie has a walker, swing, high chair, jumper, bumbo, exersaucer and playpen on our first floor. But she likes to hang out in the laundry basket!

She even gets her brother to join her!

She also has a crib and a bassinet upstairs . . .but she conks out in the Exersaucer!

Hanging out in the kitchen

Fall means football . . . Go Pats!