First Snowman of 2015

Blistery, cold weather came through this morning leaving roads treacherous to drive so the kids had a 2 hour delay.  They were productive with their extra time at home, making their first snowman of the winter season! 

All three had a blast regardless of the frigid temperatures!  To be a kid again.

Happy Birthday, Mom!

Today I celebrated another birthday.  Spent the morning with Matthew.  Went to Salamander Park with Annalese and her class for the nature walk, and ended the day with Robert's baseball game.  He had a hit and a catch for me!  So happy to have spent the day with the children.

Happy 3rd Birthday, Matthew!

Three years at just about this time, Matthew Man came into our lives!  Can't believe it has been three years now.  He is such a happy child.  He loves to play trains with Robert and Annalese.  I made a Thomas cake just now for his birthday cake.  He is going to love it!

Matthew is speaking so well and continues to add to his vocabulary.  He talks in completes sentences and is very expressive.  He loves to run.  And his run the the absolute most adorable thing!

He loves Thomas the Train.  Every afternoon, mom and Matthew watch Thomas on PBS.  He loves to read all of the Thomas books we have, too.

Matthew is a reader too.  Right now he loves some of the Winnie the Pooh books that we have.

Matthew celebrated his birthday at school today.  He took cookies that were shaped like threes and lots of books, plus a picture when he was three months old!

Love having with me!

Happy birthday Little Man!

Mom

Merry Christmas!

It  has been a terrific week so far.  Doing my best to create some traditions and memories for the kids.

On Monday, I  took the kids to see Santa and then for breakfast.  That tradition started last year.  On the first day of vacation, I take the kids to breakfast. 

Tuesday was Christmas Eve.  Robert had to go into the office,  but he ended up taking the boys and Roxy!  Yeah.  That gave Annalese and I a chance to prepare some of the food for our Christmas meals.  We started with our sweet rolls.  Then we made clam sauce, and our chocolate cake.  We prepared the  green beans and set the table. 

At 2:00 our Christmas cards finally came so  they were sent a bit late this year. 

Off to our Christmas Eve service.  Annalese was a sheep for the Christmas story. So very cute!


Wednesday, Christmas Morning.  Santa came!  Kids had a great time opening presents.  Then they spent the rest of the day playing with everything.  I made it to the gym in the afternoon then came home and prepared Christmas dinner.  The ham was so good.  It all worked out.

To end the night, Matthew went to bed a little early.  He was so tired.  And the rest of us played Monopoly!  The kids were a riot to play with.  They love the game.

All I want for Christmas is My One Front Tooth!

Can't think of a better time to lose a tooth than two days before Christmas.  The Tooth Fairy comes tonight, and Santa comes tomorrow!

Thanksgiving 2013

Thankful for my wonderful family.  Good day them them all!

10 Year Anniversary

Ten years ago at this time, we were pronounced husband and wife.  And what a journey it has been.  Ten years seems like such a long time, but it has gone so quickly.  So much has happened.  Can't wait to see what the next ten holds!