Friday, February 3, 2012

2.3.2012 A visit from friends

These two are gonna be buddies. Well...they will be if I have anything to do with it :) Olivia and Audrey came over for a little visit, and Leah was thrilled to play with Audrey. Audrey is super cute.
See what I mean?

And a fun, happy little girl.

It's always fun having friends over to play. Eli loves playing with Olivia (every Sunday when we're getting ready for church, I remind him that he's going to play with 'Liva, and he gets so excited) and Leah seems to have found a pal in Audrey :)

Thursday, February 2, 2012

2.2.2012 Visiting Jacob...At Home!

Jacob came home just a few short days after he came into this world.
I think his mommy and daddy were glad to be home :) We came over the evening he came home so Edgar could meet him-Edgar hadn't been able to the hospital, so he was anxious to meet his newest nephew. He was pretty alert for us while we were there :)

Leah is totally 'in' to Jacob...but Eli is easily distracted by...well...anything that you can write on. He has just discovered that he can write :) (Thank you Leapster...)

Edgar holding Jacob for the first time. (Sorry Edgar...I know you have a funny look on your face, but it was the only one that wasn't blurry :) You're so handsome even with funny looks ;) )

We didn't stay long, but it was so nice to hang out with this little guy again! (And the rest of the family too...)

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

1.31.2012 Meeting Jacob

Jacob Eliud decided on the 31st that he wanted to be a January baby. Mommy had a scheduled C-Section for 2/6/12 (which was fun for this math teacher...ya know...2x6=12...) but he had different plans. Krista's water broke-he was determined to come :) Abuelo meeting his 6th grandbaby :)
Oooooo! He's cute!

And he's snugly, and squishy. The cutest cheeks I've ever seen :)

He even opened his eyes for me so I could take his picture.

Proud Grandparents!

Even prouder daddy :)

We are so happy you are here Jacob! We love you already :)

Thursday, January 5, 2012

1.5.2012 Three Kings day

Still in Michigan the day before Three Kings day :) Eli is showing off the Angry Bird Hat my mom made for him.
Dancin' around cuz he likes it so much ;)

Eli played with that puzzle every day we were in Michigan. That boy loves his letters!

That evening we went out in the cold (but not snowy...) to pick some grass for the camels...ya know...cuz the Three kings are coming!

They gathered up the grass and left it out. I wonder if the Three Kings will appreciate the food for their camels and leave a gift...

They did!

Eli & Leah both got a little gift.

Leah got a musical lion,

and Eli got the Cars 2 game for his Leapster.

Those are some nice Kings ;)

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

1.3.2012 A Trip to Port Huron

On a cold day in Michigan we loaded up the kids and headed to Port Huron for a little shopping fun.
The kids got a free ride on the carousel.

They played in the play area with Grandma while we shopped.

I think they had fun :)

Eli found a red car to play in...big surprise :)


Our last stop was Hobby Lobby. Oh dear. I should never have entered that store. Now I can't wait to go back :)

Monday, January 2, 2012

1.2.2012 Fun in the Pool

Swimming in Grandpa & Grandma's pool is always fun. Leah got in with me and LOVED it.
Eli loves it too...even if he has to swim with a pink floatie :) He does really good in that floatie-I don't even have to hold him at all anymore when he's in that. He just swims all over the place holding on to that.

Some one's happy to be in the water :)

Love those goggles

A little swimming expert

Fun times!

I think this guy could swim all day.

Parker and his daddy having some fun in the water.

Everyone had a great time!

1.2.2012 Bus Ride

One of the fun Christmas activities is getting a ride on the school bus. Grandpa's bus is always fun :)
It was cold, though, so the kids stayed bundled up. Keira & Chloe sat together...for a little bit. Shortly after taking off the kids were anxious to move around.

Especially these two :)

Such a pretty girl!

Not sure if he's cleaning the seats or licking his lips...

Eli LOVED it. He was smiling and giggling the whole time.

Time to get off!

Until next year :)