Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Valentine's and everything in between!

Well, I knew it had been a while since I last updated this blog, but I didn't realize it was so long that 3 holidays had passed and I even forgot my password to sign in. Here is my feeble attempt at catching up for 3 months in as short of time as possible!

Though things are good here, we are busy! When I think about what we're busy doing- it's really nothing but life. I guess it's just being back to life with a baby in the house. There are lots of messes, lots of meals, lots of laundry, lots of homework and tutoring jobs, and lots of cuddles. I feel like I can get approximately 1.5 things done each day, which is about the equivalent of a shower and shaving one leg!

Christmas first:

My Mom came to visit a week or so before Christmas. We had a great visit and I was grateful for her extra help before Christmas break hit! She did cookies with the boys and spent a lot of time with Littlest Brother. She even gave Kevin and I an evening off for a dinner and movie. So wonderful!

Our Christmas held our traditional activities: cutting down our tree, Christmas books and cookies, visiting Santa, Christmas Eve service, and letters/cookies for Santa. This year, though, we got to include the latest precious gift to our family. 

This little guy started solids (oats) a few days before Christmas. He was a happy camper!

Big Brother took a pottery class and made ornaments for us all. He loved it!

Daddy wrote what Big Brother wanted to say. He also had a warning to Santa that didn't get included: "If you see a chocolate cake in our kitchen, don't eat it because it's not for you!"

The big family surprise the boys found in our basement!!! We've had a few family tournaments for air hockey and ping pong. I see many hours of fun in our future with this!