SNOW!

Two winters in a row... its a festivus miracle! Friday evening, through the night, and most of the day Saturday we had a mixture of snow and sleet, enough to leave us in a winter wonderland.

The house!


Wade Ave, a main thoroughfare, on Saturday morning.


Clara was very excited to get out and play in it, so we were out by 0830 on Saturday morning. Jeekers took a nicely timed albeit short early morning nap. She really wanted to build a snowman, but for once it was actually too cold and the snow was too powdery to do so. Tomorrow should be prime conditions, never fear!






Clara and Daddy


Mommy and Clara


Sydney really enjoyed the snow and didn't miss the opportunity to play fetch.

Later that afternoon we headed out on a walk. Jack got to see his first snow.

Clara loved picking up the snow-chunks formed by the sleet. Here she's throwing them for Syd.


Then today it was bright and sunny and seemed perfect for a walk. If only we'd had a one-horse open sleigh. Here's the road leading to the park, as you can see the plows were out all night cleaning up the streets, oh wait...


The stroller held up great in the snow.


Clara with another one of her beloved snow/ice chunks. She carried this one around for awhile.


Walking home on Mitchell.

Jeekbo is 9 months old!

I can't believe that 9 months have past since little Jeekers was born (and that since then his name has morphed into Jeekers!). Stats to follow on Tuesday. He started cruising this week, and his bottom right tooth has broken through, giving him a grand total of 3.

Merry Christmas 2009! Post-Christmas

After Christmas there was lots of time to relax and play. Here is one of our creations with the new super fort. Check out those vaulted ceilings.



Hello!


Admiring the fort


Snuggling with Luc.


We had several family get-togethers after Christmas. On Sunday the Blounts came down for dinner and a sleep-over. Aunt Betts didn't disappoint with her presents to the kids. Check out Clara's new tutu!


It matches perfectly with her white heels.


Liz and the kids.


Clara shows Cuncle Jay all the bells & whistles of her new princess castle.


Lunchtime!


Aunt Betts kisses


The following day we spent at Su-su & Gramby's and enjoyed a lunch with Gigi & Aunt Virginia.


Clara loves to play with the letters on the fridge.


Clara also had fun playing the Wii Fit with Gramby.


Clara's snow man several warm days later. :(


Loving his Lucy time




Also we were treated to a visit by my friend Alex who drove her shiny new Prius down from DC on her birthday. What a birthday treat for us! She was excited to meet Jack, and I think he returned the sentiment.


Thanks to Nay-nay, I was able to take Alex out for a birthday lunch sans children. Happy Birthday to me. Here are two videos she shot while I wasn't around. Clara playing and Jack attacking her.




Happy New Year Everyone!

Merry Chrismas 2009! Christmas Day

Various snapshots from a fabulous Christmas Day.

Merry Christmas!


See, we told you Santa was awesome!


Yeah I never doubted you.


Hmm, to Jack from Nay-nay




Helping me open Jack's presents. Clara was always ready to help.


Sweet polar fleece.


Chilling with Stink-a-Lu.




Opening her beautiful Cinderella doll from Nay-nay.


Opening his slippers from Memo!


Prosecco!


Pop-pop getting into the dress-ups.


Playing around in the new Super-Fort.






Relaxing by the fire, where else would I be?


Santa came to Su-Su & Gramby's too!


Checking out the presents with Su-su.


Christmas dinner, mmm delicious.




Last and very far from least, the Roast Beast!