New Year's Eve Party

We had our friends, Becca, Dave and Jonah over for an early New Year's Eve gathering.  I say early because, Kate, Tommy and Jonah were not able to make it to midnight......or at least that is what the parents are blaming it on. 

The kids did "make your own" pizzas while the adults noshed on some tasty hors d'oeuvres.  See if you can spot Mommy's sippy cup in the pic below

Tommy and Jonah watched a movie while the parents and Kate played Balderdash.  Do you know what a GAI  stands for?

Once the kids got tired we broke out the sparkling grape juice and watched the ball drop.......the 2008/2009 ball drop at 9:10 via you tube.

WELCOME 2010!!!

Winter Wonder Land

We were hit with some snow last weekend... 8-12 inches .....setting the scene for a White Christmas in New England.   It was Kate's first big snow storm, so we bundled up the kids and hit the snow.  Kate did well - no crying - even when we sat her in the snow. 

Tommy's friend Mason came over to help shovel the driveway. 

 

Sleepy Head

Recent Happenings

Birthday Party Fun!!!

Here Kate...I'll help you with your sippy cup!

I think they forgot about me.  I guess I'll just take a little snooze.....

Brrrr......It's cold!

A bath is so much better when you have someone to play with!

Christmas card picture taking fun!!!

Making Christmas candy!

Candy eating!

I love Santa!

Who the hell is this guy?

Santa sent Tommy a video message

http://portablenorthpole.tv/watch/8b4b1ae21f9a02616933599e5c1ecbaa

Crazy Pants Revolution

Kate is starting a funky pants trend among baby girls.  Her inspiration comes from John Daly.   

Rock'n Roll Grandma

Does your Grandma wear AC/DC t-shirts?  Well Tommy and Kate's Grandma does.  Not only does she wear the t-shirts, but she also goes to AC/DC concerts, watches the concerts with the wives and girl friends of band members, attend back stage parties, hang out with band members next to the lead singers Bentley, walk out on stage before the band plays and oogle over Angus, lead guitar player.   What a cool Grandma!!

Where did the sleep go?

So the last few weeks have been very tough on the sleeping front. Kate has been getting up every few hours and Tommy likes to wander around at 3 am. To get the kids to sleep we have been bringing them into our bed. It works.....at least for them. Kate cuddles up to Amy and Tommy sleeps in the opposite direction and shoves his feet in Joe's face....Needless to say with the crowded bed, Mom and Dad do not get much sleep. 

Just some pics

Happy Halloween

So we went old school for Halloween. Tommy and Kate's costumes were home made. A little electrical tape, a yellow towel, a couple of pipe cleaners, a cape and BAM - you have a bumble bee and a super hero.

We did not have plans for Tommy to wear a "super crown", but after we put an antenna on Kate, Tommy had to have some head gear.
The kids had a costume parade at daycare. It was great to see all the kids in their costumes. Not sure what Tommy is saying here, but it was hilarious watching him have a conversation with his buddy. It was just a bunch of jibberish, but they seem to understand each other.

Tommy and I carved pumpkins after the parade. I thought Tommy would be in to cleaning out the insides, but he wanted nothing to do with it.

Check out the product of our work.

Sleepy Cake

Pumpkin Picking

Hmmmm...which one should we get??

This is a tough decision....
Let's test them out to see how sturdy they are.

This is it!! The perfect one!

Lots Going On!

We have had a lot going on lately!
Kate is finally big enough for her bumbo seat!



Tommy broke into the sugar bowl. I walked into the kitchen and found him with two fistfuls of sugar...eating it raw. It's hard to see all the sugar in this picture, but trust me... it's there!


Coco and Papi came to visit!




Kate started solid foods! As you can see...she was NOT a fan. She is now starting to get the hang of it...thank goodness. Mommy is hoping that means she will start sleeping through the night again!


Tommy hanging out with his best bud, Jonah.


Tommy has moved into his "big boy bed". For the most part, this is a good thing. It can be challenging, however, to get him to stay in his bed for naptime or bedtime, but once he falls asleep, he usually sleeps through the night in his bed. He LOVES his big boy bed.


Tommy found Mommy's make-up drawer. He came into my room the other morning and said, "Look Mommy! Pretty eyes!" By the way....it is not easy to get mascara off of a two year old.


Joe had class this weekend, so I ventured down to the Cape with the kids to visit Coco and Papi.

Tommy had a blast playing in the ocean!

This picture was taken right after Coco rescued Tommy after he was knocked down by a huge wave. If you see him in the near future, ask him about it. He loves telling people about how he "fell down in the ocean".

It rained most of the time we were there, so Coco took Tommy out walking in the rain.

My babies before bed....Tommy says, "Mommy, I hold Kate's hand for bed." So cute!