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We had the Skagen kids over for a fun play date night while their parents went out for a birthday date. We had such a great time! We had pancakes for dinner with whipped cream and sprinkles, and threw in some sausages and bananas to be healthy. Aly helped me make the pancakes! After dinner,Continue reading “Play Night”

We were pretty excited around here when Haley rolled over a few weeks ago. I finally got one on video tonight! 🙂

We’ve been having a great 2011 so far (all two days’ worth). Haley has looked so cute in some new clothes! From Uncle Jeff and Aunt Gena From Mom and Dad From Great Uncle Rick and Great Aunt Julie I finally got video of Haley laughing… it’s pretty poor quality because JT was in theContinue reading “Kicking off 2011”

The kids and I spent New Year’s Eve quietly at home, but New Year’s Day is a whole different story. We hosted our seventh annual New Year’s Day pajama breakfast at our house, with eight adults and, this year, eight children four and under. Fun times! We ate and ate and relaxed and watched ourContinue reading “Happy New Year”

The weather recently has been clear but very cold. We took advantage of the sunshine and spent some time at the elementary school playground nearby. The girls The boys Testing out the fireman pole Hooray! The slide JT sees something funny… Dad!

Jim and I woke up before our children on Christmas. I wonder how long that will last? Anyway, I had time to pop the coffee cake in the oven and we opened our stockings… then we couldn’t wait any longer and we got JT up to do his stocking. Then we had a quick photoContinue reading “Christmas Day”

We spent Christmas Eve as a family of four. JT spent the entire morning in his pajamas playing with new toys. Moon dough barn from the Skagens – soooo messy! New construction worker set Dart gun to shoot at Dad (not at Haley… or mom… or Slider…) Playdough tools After naps for the kids (andContinue reading “Christmas Eve”

Thursday we went to Grandpa and Grandma Keene’s house for dinner and presents. First, JT had to get Haley in the Christmas spirit by teaching her a song… We had a yummy comfort food dinner of homemade mac & cheese and hot dogs – awesome. Laughing at Uncle Matt Snuggling with Aunt Jennifer Jim andContinue reading “Christmas Thursday”

On Wednesday, after workout, JT and I made Christmas cookies. He did a great job helping cut out the cookies. After naps, we loaded up the cookies and presents and went over to the Skagens’ house for dinner, cookie decorating, and gift exchange. Aly did a great job holding Haley. She was very gentle andContinue reading “Christmas Wednesday”

I’m going to do Christmas week with just day titles because there is too much to do all in one post. What a great week! Tuesday JT, Haley, and I bundled up to do a Christmas light walk around the neighborhood. It was windy and cold, but it was our last chance before Christmas! HaleyContinue reading “Christmas Tuesday”