Monday, February 29, 2016

Brooke in the tub

This girl...

she cracks. us. up.

She sings and plays the xylophone we have for the tub.  Then claps for herself.

I also managed to capture the "hand" she does very often.  When I ask her if she's done, you'll see it - she's asking me to wait a minute.  She never does it to be sassy - just being her adorable self.  ;)



Sunday, February 21, 2016

getting big!


oops!  Mom hasn't taken many pictures in February!

Connor's been busy with his camera though!



Sunday, February 7, 2016

Humble and Kind






Heard this song on the radio and needed to put it here. :) 

You know there's a light that glows by the front door
Don't forget the keys under the mat
When childhood stars shine, always stay humble and kind
Go to church cause your momma says too
Visit grandpa every chance that you can
It won't be wasted time
Always stay humble and kind

Hold the door say please say thank you
Don't steal, don't cheat, and don't lie
I know you got moutains to climb but
Always stay humble and kind
When the dreams you're dreamin' come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride but
Always stay humble and kind

Don't expect a free ride from no one
Don't hold a grudge or a chip and here's why
Bitterness keeps you from flying
Always stay humble and kind
Know the difference with sleeping with someone
And sleeping with someone you love
I love you ain't no pick up line so
Always stay humble and kind

Hold the door say please say thank you
Don't steal, don't cheat, and don't lie
I know you got moutains to climb but
Always stay humble and kind
When the dreams you're dreamin' come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride but
Always stay humble and kind

When it's hot, eat a root beer popsicle
Shut off the ac and roll the windows down
Let that summer sun shine
Always stay humble and kind
Don't take for granted the love this life gives you
When you get where you're goin'
Don't forget turn back around
And help the next one in line
Always stay humble and kind

Humble and Kind
Tim McGraw

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

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!

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Happy Birthday Connor!

January 2015

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

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

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Whatcha Got Cookin' ?




They love the kitchen we got them for Christmas! 
 

Friday, December 25, 2015

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!

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Christmas is coming...

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





Tuesday, December 15, 2015

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.

Friday, December 11, 2015

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