Snow Fun

We spent LOTS of time outside this Winter.  Partly due to the fact that we had TONS of snow.  The kids love it,  but man it's a lot of work.  Putting on all those layers, then your sweating, then you go out to play for 10 minutes, only to come in cause your too cold!  Repeat, Repeat.

Kendell was just learning to walk, and the uneven snow proved a bit tricky for her. Kiley loved playing with the kids too.  Sometimes she forgets she's 11, and should be taking it easy....

Christmas 2010

CHRISTMAS 2010:  We had SOO much fun spending the holidays with our kids, and family.  It's soo much fun to relive the excitement and anticipation that Christmas brings!  Sam's spirit was contagious, and Kendell had fun too.  We felt like kids again too!  This is what we have been waiting for...

First Snowy Day in December

Decorating the tree

My little Reindeer

In her "Party" dress

Christmas Morning:  Can you tell our kids are Binky Kids....Ughh!

Breakfast after presents.

The "Morning" shot. 

Matt and Baby "K"

Our house after Santa visited.  Lucky Kids :)

Kenell's Baptism

Kendell was baptized on Saturday, November 27.  YES, It was OSU v. MICH gameday. But really was it ever really going to be a game :)  We had her baptized at St. Pats downtown.  She did amazing, and we had all of our family there in support.  Her Godparents are Ryan (Justin's Bro), and my cousin Liz.  They will be amazing role models for her, and we are honored they took on the role.  God Bless You Baby "K".  We Love You...

Happy Thanksgiving 2010

We had such an amazing Thanksgiving. We split our time between both my family and Justin's.  The kids had a ball, and it's always nice to be surrounded by our family. The kids continue to make amazing memories, and it just reinforces our decision to be close to family.  To watch the cousins play, and for our kids to know and recognize their family is priceless.  We are Thankful for soo many things, but mostly for our health, love, children, parents, and each other.  

 This was the pic we used on our Xmas card.

 Kendell 9 1/2 months

The only way to keep a white sweater white, is to take it off!!!!!!

Halloween 2010

Okay...so, I'm all for the kids getting their "use" out of their costumes. But, this got a bit ridiculous. When you add in Boo at the Zoo, Mom's Group Halloween Party,  & Downtown Pburg Trick or Treating!!  These kids were living in their costumes.  And we all know they can't dress themselves...so, day after day we went through the tedious process!!!  Ahh, what a Mom won't do for her kids.  They both looked soo cute, and had soo much fun.  Sam LOVED being a shark, and Kendell was the cutest Strawberry Fairy I've ever seen. We had such a ball reliving Halloween with our kids...!!

 Gotta love the glow in the dark skeleton PJ's

 Can you tell she's teething...

 Sam & Sofia...aww, they were inutero together...where has the time gone?

Oliver and Kendell..."kinda cousins!"

 Mom's Group Halloween Party

 Sam & his "girl" Veronica

 Love the tradition of having the family over for Baked Mac N' Cheese

 Kendell's namesake, Grandma

Our Cutie Pies...

Matt & Amanda 10-2-10

Matt & Amanda's wedding weekend was absolutely perfect. There were lots of laughs, great meals & memories, and of course the special union of such an amazing couple.  It was a jam packed weekend, and such an amazing celebration. Every detail was perfect (and I meant perfect), and the Bride and Groom both looked so amazing.  We feel so lucky to have been such an important part of your special day.  Congrats to you guys, and welcome to the family Amanda.  We Love You Guys!!!

Pumpkin Patches, Farms, and other Fall Stuff....

We had soo much fun this Fall!  There is always something fun going on, and the kids LOVED it.  We visited Gust Bro. Farm, an apple orchard, Some Fall festivals....just to name a few.  We had such a mild Fall (weather wise), so we were happy to spend the time outside enjoying.  Here are a couple of the thousand pix I must have taken...

 Congrats to Aunt Laura & Uncle JP...who are expecting their first little one in June. We are SOO excited for you guys!!!  

 Gust Brothers Farm

 Acting goofy with Veronica

 Sweet Baby K

 Sam and Blake at Erie Orchards

 Sam riding his first Pony "Peanut". He LOVED it.

 Picking Apples with Daddy

Kendell loves her Big Brother Sammy

Fall Fun at the Lake

We are so lucky to live close to the cottage. The kids absolutely LOVE it, and so do we!  There are always endless things to do.  The kids love boat rides, splashing in the water, going on walks, riding the golf cart, having bonfires, and there's always hidden lake gardens, and the Beach Bar.  Even though it's only 50 miles away, it feels like another world.  We always feel totally relaxed, and "on vacation" whenever we go!  Here's to Deep Lake.

 Boat Ride

 The neighborhood crew.  Lots of little ones....

 Gotta Love the skeleton PJ's

 Enjoying some 'Smores by the fire.

 Irish Hills Fall Festival

Kendell was such a trooper, even though she had a double ear infection