First Snow

The day everyone back East was getting pounded with snow we got some snow of our own.. maybe not 14 inches like they ended up with but enough for playing and snowman building!

Merry Christmas!

My 3 Favorite People

Sure they are all in their pj's (I have no clue why Isabelle is wearing bottoms from one set and a top from another!), but I just love this photo. Its nothing special, but they had no clue I was taking it and for some reason it just speaks to me. It makes me feel happy. :)
And this goofball, I am convinced, is dead set on giving herself the most chapped lips ever. I have no clue why but winter arrived and she's always got that tongue of hers out licking her lips.

My favorite part of the day is going to check on the kids before going to bed. I especially love it now that Sky rolls to his side or belly. He just looks so cute all curled up sleeping there like a little person. Isabelle is always on her back totally sprawled out. Sometimes at the bottom of the bed, but always on her back, legs spread, arms by her side. That's how she slept as a baby too. She never rolled onto her belly to sleep and she didn't fancy sleeping on her side...on her back, sprawled out and at that time her arms were both up beside her head. I wonder if Sky will be a belly sleeper like his Mama or a side sleeper like his Daddy...or maybe he'll end up sprawled out back sleeper like his big sissy.

How we roll

Last tractor ride of the season...not sure who was sadder about that, Isabelle or Jason! Yes, they are trying to run me over with the tractor...evidence in case something ever happens to me. ;o)

During the remodel of the kids' bathroom, Schuyler's make-shift bathtub has become the kitchen sink. He has been loving getting baths in the sink and I like it too because it forces me stay on top of the dishes!

Jason is working on the bathroom this morning before he goes to help Adam and Mindy move into their new house. Of course it hasn't snowed yet this season and it snowed last night. Looks like its still coming down too. I am not sure how much we are supposed to end up with. I hope it stops for the move..then it can start back up again!

Tonight we have a sitter for Sky and we are taking Isabelle to the Holiday Pops concert. She and I went and saw the Nutcracker ballet a few weeks ago. She was in awe the entire time. I wasn't sure if she would get the story since there aren't any words but she caught everything. I was amazed and it was so fun to watch her be taken by the story. Everytime a song from the nutcracker is played on tv or the radio she will point it out. Since she has been so into the musical part we thought we would take her to the Holiday Pops concert tonight. I think she is most excited about dressing up. I thought she would be excited that it is just her, mommy and daddy but she keeps asking why Schuyler isn't coming along and worrying about if his feelings will be hurt. How sweet.

Since I have figured out that I can email pics from my phone...here is one of her at the Nutcracker. I think she will be wearing the same dress tonight. I had a different one planned but she informed me last night that this was the dress she wanted to wear.

Christmas Countdown

Isabelle and Jason made a countdown to Christmas paper chain together. Every night when they do jammies and storytime they also tear off a link. One night they forgot and at about 10:30 we hear her screaming. She was crying because they had forgotten to do a link that night. Poor kid.. she definitely gets that honest from me. I generally wake up once a night in a panic remembering something I forgot to do the day before. The sad part is that I forget about it the next day and so he cycle of remembering in the middle of the night goes on for a few days. Its a sick, sick cycle.. I am starting to think I have actually developed ADD the past few years!

Honey Buns

How Isabelle is happiest...

Why in the world can't I get this girl to keep her pants on!?! Thank goodness she does at school.. well at least so far!
Besides the cute little hiney you can also see the back of Isabelle's hair. She got her hair cut a few weeks ago and got quite a few inches cut off the back. She also got some layers and it frames her face really nicely. I was a little sad cutting so much off but it was just so long and got tangled so easily. We are both really loving it this length!

Thanksgiving

Baking Pie with Mel-Mel

Pumpkin Martini's.. yum!

Jason mashing the potatoes in our super cool green plastic bowl.

Sweet potatoes... yum!

Mel cooking

Mushrooms and shallots sauteing for best green beans ever! Oh so good!

The result of a big delicious meal

Coloring with Mel-Mel

Sky's first Thanksgiving

October visit to PA

In October, he kids and I loaded up the jeep and headed east for Jessie's baby shower and to visit family. Meanwhile Jason went to Vegas with Shawn to celebrate their 30th birthdays. The kids and I were there for a little over a week and it was a really great trip. Since we were there for longer then usual we had a chance to really get to visit with a lot of people that we don't usually get to see often. The kids did great for both car rides.. I actually think our 10 hour drive was more uneventful then Jason's drive to and from Indy. ;)

There are a ton of pics from the trip so I just put them all together on a slideshow for your viewing pleasure! :o)

I had a new experience this month..well I guess last month since its now December. Mindy asked me to photograph her family. To say I was nervous was an understatement. It was my first experience with taking pictures of people other then my own kids and it really is a completely different experience. I was really honored that Mindy had enough faith in me...well I don't know if it was faith or the fact that I insisted on working for free. ;o) It was fun challenging myself to do something new. I really learned a lot about what areas I need to improve in and things I would do differently if I could do it over again. Anyway, I just wanted to share some of the moments I captured from that day. :o)

Cereal Time!

We started Sky on cereal this week. I can't believe its time for starting food. Wow. That is just so crazy. Where has the time gone?? Anyway, he has been very into our food and watching us eat so it was like he knew just what to do. He took about 3 or 4 spoonfuls and then he was finished. He was also very interested in playing with the spoon. Tonight he ate his whole bowlful and wanted some more. Tonight was also his first time using a sippy cup and he did a great job. I was impressed how he seemed to know exactly what to do. I guess from watching his big sissy..hmm, wonder what other things he is learning by watching her? Yikes. ;o)









Tomorrow we have Schuyler's 6 month appt. It just doesn't seem possible! I can't believe he is 6 months already. Holy cow it has seriously flown by.