Monday, January 21, 2013

Winter Pass-times

Lotsa fun in the snow during the winter…

sledding – poor little syd was not too happy about itDSCF7430

owen loved it though! 

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the hill was SO much bigger than i thought it would be and i had to let him just go on his own – he was so excited and syd would NOT go…so off he went – and somehow dodged all the other people out on the hill…the only problem was the hill was so steep walking up that i had to try to drag him up once he got toward the top….but we managed :)DSCF7432 DSCF7433    

little missy – so shyDSCF7448

playing at waukazoo hill – owen was so excited that this was going to be his school soon! DSCF7451

playing on the swings in the snowDSCF7452 DSCF7453

happy babiesDSCF7457

and nothin like cuddling up on a cold night with a movie and some popcorn in their jammiesIMAG1359

and hard work coloring at grans

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riding the horse at MeijerIMAG1518

and ICE skating!

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DSCF7437the walker!

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on his own (i managed to catch this shot in the split second that he was up on his own)

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a group shot – i love william’s enthusiasm for the picture!

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and owen joining in the fun!

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I love the kiddie train!  IMAG1683 

goof ball!

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shoveling (sweeping) the snow off the deckIMG_1258

chasing murph in the yardIMG_1300

playing a tunnel that papa made for herIMG_1321

sledding down the slide…IMG_1326

murph thought it was a great game

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and trying to pretend there was warmth with a ‘beach picnic’ and some playing in colored rice.  :)  IMG_1420

Saturday, January 5, 2013

NYE

We went to the Reifsnyder’s for New Years.  the kids loved seeing baby fiona. :)DSCF7377 DSCF7378
dress up was definitely no the agendaDSCF7380
as was more baby timeDSCF7392
and wrestling DSCF7393
and more dress up (nice dress, H) AND ring around the rosyDSCF7395
….we all fall down – they were cracking themselves upDSCF7396 DSCF7405
a bunch of hooligans DSCF7413
now for the greatest challenge – a pic of all of them together (minus baby f)DSCF7418
so cute.DSCF7421
take three.  HAPPY NEW YEARDSCF7423

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Christmas Take 4

Take 4 is all about our immediate family Christmas Celebrations.

We celebrated ‘Kole’ Christmas together @ Gma and Gpa Kole’s the weekend before Christmas.

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Cousins opening their stockingsIMG_1150

the madness and fun.IMG_1155 IMG_1156

checking out their new stuffIMG_1158 cute little famIMG_1162

syd laying with her babyIMG_1163

relaxing with papaIMG_1167

helping mamaIMG_1171

present opening teamworkIMG_1174

syd and her sleeping bag from uncle paul, aunt jen, kenz and dylan…she was obsessed to say the least.  :) she ended up sleeping in it at home for the next few days.IMG_1179

wrapping paper hat! IMG_1182

and grandpa taking off his ‘hat’ I LOVE both of their faces :)IMG_1183

sydee and aunt jenIMG_1185

baby dollsIMG_1188 

At our house, we put our cookies for santa and carrots for the reindeer.  Along with some milk to wash it down.  (syd has the same pjs on as last year i just noticed)

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santa was busyIMG_1200

owen taking it all in on Christmas morning. he was so excitedIMG_1202 IMG_1203

he ran to get syd and brought her in to see IMG_1205

LOVE.

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papa opening his socks!IMG_1212

syd’s goodies – its a donut shaped mirrorIMG_1213

he loves his handsome shirtIMG_1218

looking at her new picture book bibleIMG_1219

strong guyIMG_1220 IMG_1221

proud of his darth vader mask! IMG_1225 IMG_1228

We went to Gran’s house to celebrate Christmas later on Christmas morning…

its a tradition for the guys to get all handsome with slicked back hair and sweaters with collars. Owen of course has to join in his uncles :) IMG_1231a

little elvesIMG_1233 IMG_1237

gran excited for her new holsters IMG_1240

domesticated gifts.  :) IMG_1242

busy with her new gameIMG_1243

playing together with their new toysIMG_1244

uncle and owen outside trying out owen’s new nerf gun – it even whistles!  IMG_1247