Pittsburgh re-cap

We had a fun visit to Pittsburgh while watching Chloe, April, and Peter for a few days.  Connor's birthday was that week so we celebrated there with family.  Not as much snow as Hanover received in the blizzard of 2016, but we had enough to sled!

after a delicious rice/chili/cheese dinner we had birthday dessert! 

GIFTS!  WOO-HOO!

Cousins bowling party - He was so excited that everyone was there!!

Playing in the snow

She loved it!

Happy Birthday Connor!

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December

Can't believe you are already five!  We love you Buddy!

Whatcha Got Cookin' ?

They love the kitchen we got them for Christmas! 

 

Merry Christmas!

And in despair I bowed my head;
"There is no peace on earth," I said:
"For hate is strong,
And mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!"

Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
"God is not dead; nor doth he sleep!
The Wrong shall fail,
The Right prevail,
With peace on earth, good-will to men!"

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day
Original Title: Christmas Bells
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow,

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Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

Christmas is coming...

A little bit of Santa... and a little bit of present exchanging with the Davis' ...

milestones

Connor has reached some childhood milestones in the month of December!

I keep asking Connor where baby-Connor went. To which he answers "I grew up Mom!  I can do all this without you now!" (sigh... yes, sniff sniff, you can)  And I also keep reminding him that while I miss baby-Connor, I definitely LOVE big-boy Connor and all the exciting things he's learning to do.

careful coloring

"Ma!"  "Ma!"
(always fun to admire her coloring, and she loves asking me to come over to see)

the face she made when I asked her if she was having fun

Goin' Huntin'

here's hoping they at least *see* at deer!!!

Thankful!

No pictures of the Barton side... but we're thankful for them too ;)