Who stole the...M&Ms???

On this typical day, as usual, Zach wants his breakfast pretty soon after waking. He had cereal, "nannas" and slurped down his milk from his bowl (yuck!, but Daddy does it too...so Zachy see, Zachy do). He seemed to be full when he said he was all done, then what does he spy with his little eye...


M&Ms. A full jar of them up on the bar. So he climbs up and hesitates only slightly...

before reaching in and continuing to eat. (I'm not sure how many he had by the time I saw him, but the evidence of green on his lips convinced me that it was more than 1). So, like a good Mommy before 9 a.m., I said "Zachary no, no!"

Have you ever seen such a face? A look says so much, especially when words cannot come from this little person. ( I have actually seen this look on Bruce's face before).


Ahhh, my sweet little boy? I think I'll be seeing this look in the future.

Fun Times

My sweet boy! I love morning snuggles and he won't leave his bed in the morning with a couple of "pappies" and blankies. I wish I could capture and share the sweetness of those times. If only they lasted throughout the day.


Lindsey on the red exercise ball her Daddy got them for Christmas...they love them, I have threatened more than once to pop them. (shhh, don't tell Daddy.)


Zachy playing in the snow for the first time, he loved it! He loved sledding. I think he'll be climbing the big hill behind the house next winter. He kept saying "weeeeeeee" all the way! :)


And my little princess, Rachel, making snow angels. And when she's tired of being cold...


she cuddles up and reads stories to her brother.


And today she had her big day! Ballet class! The day she has begged for and longed for....finally came. She loved getting her ballet shoes and has been prancing around the house since we got home. I asked her if she had a good time and she said..."I loved it!!" She is still glowing!!

And Brady....what can I say? He loves his bubble mower and he loves to mow, even in January!

(I hope the love lasts for 10 more years.)

Christmas 2010

A few pictures from Christmas Day....Lindsey's favorite gift was LPS and Elizabeth...


Brady's was a cement mixer...


Rachel's was Julie...


and Zach...well, all he needs is a good "pappy", but he got a tent and tunnel and basketball goal for fun.



Playing games with Grandma Marsha...

and hiding out in the cubbies Bruce built for us.


Zach in his rocking chair.

It was a great Christmas, except for Rachel being sick (poor thing). But, she didn't share thankfully on this occasion. Mom and Dad came over and we had a seafood feast with Bruce and Daddy eating oysters, lots of oysters! Thanks for a great Christmas!!