Family Christmas...

We had an early Christmas as Mom and Dad were going to Oregon. We had a fun evening of food, gifts, and goofy movies. It has been such a blessing to have J-M and Sheena nearby us this year. We hardly remember what is was like to have them far away!

Simon's favorite Christmas gift...

He was SO excited to get his new Waldo book from Pepere and Memere as he had been talking about it ALL year long.

Aidan in a laundry basket...

This is one of his favorite places to play. Simon and Owen love to push him around the house. Aidan takes it all in stride and is sometimes so relaxed he sucks his fingers. Roller Coasters will be nothing after this "rides" with his big brothers :)

The four year old...

Owen's birthday was lots of fun. He wanted to have a "Thomas " themed party as he adores trains and spends HOURS playing with them everyday. He was so happy and Papa and Mama tried to make the day extra special!

A Spencer and Emily cake...

Owen insisted that he have a "Spencer" and "Emily" cake which was no small undertaking. We baked a cake and then sugar cookies to create the train. It, of course, had to be vegan which can tricky. He was thrilled and so it made it all worth while!

"Rocky" ... at last!!!

He was very excited to get the train "Rocky" he has been asking for all year!

Aidan at 9 months...

Here is Aidan waiting to have our family Christmas photo taken. He reminds us so much of Owen... it is uncanny.

Fall LEAVES!

Simon loves to rake fall leaves and had fun organizing our effort. I attempted to take a photo of the three boys in the leaves... but unfortunately, Aidan would not cooperate. It reminds me of those "Santa" photos that are a nightmare to take but funny to look back on when they are older!