Charlie Rides

Here is another quick video of Charlie, 'riding' his car he got from U. Randall and A. Sandy. He wants to go so bad!

Christmas Fun and More

Well, we survived Christmas. We got to spend a very fun and special Christmas morning in North Carolina with the boys. It was definitely one of my best Christmases ever. So fun with all the anticipation and excitement. They were thrilled with every single thing. We put out milk and cookies for Santa, hung our stockings on the staircase and sprinkled magic reindeer food in the yard. Aden and Andrew must have been very good to get MONSTER trucks from Santa Claus. Andrew's 'faborite' is the Pirate's Treasure chest, chock full of teeny tiny pieces.

The day after Christmas we drove up to Michigan for a week. It was good getting to see everyone up there, but we hated the way we all got sick! (except for Charlie)! Sadly being sick seemed to dominate our time up there, BUT we got to go ice fishing anyway. Thanks Aunt Kathleen and Uncle Joe for an unforgettable experience. Here's what I learned: you really need a shelter and a heater! WOW was it cold on the lake. Andrew couldn't get enough, but I finally convinced him to stop fishing and get in out of the 20 degrees and wind. And if you are wondering this is after our stomach bug bout.

Happy Charlie- ready to eat at Nana's

Nana and the boys

Andrew was a little disappointed that they didn't actually catch a fish.

Gabli Cousins - We missed you Grace!

Nana and Charlie

Happy after a bath.

Alex on the lake. Brrrrrr!

After we got back from Michigan, we finally made good on the promised trip to Chuck E. Cheese's for going 2 weeks without a potty accident. Good times. Aden and Andrew loved every minute of it. Well, right up until we had to leave...

Andrew is all business shooting peanuts into the animal's mouths.

Charlie had fun too!

Aden driving a MONSTER truck at Chuck E. Cheese's.

We managed to get a nice day here and went out to the 'new zoo'. Andrew and Aden love taking pictures. This is so cute how Andrew got his reflection while photographing the meerkat.

Best Buddies (at least for the moment!)

We have gotten back into the swing of things at home, but there is a bit of a Christmas 'hangover'. It is a never ending battle of organization and new challenges. It is a wonderful adventure and we are lucky to be in it!

I'll leave you with Charlie sending out kisses to all.