Merry Christmas!

I hope everyone had a spectacular Christmas! We had a nice couple of days! Finley really enjoyed opening gifts! His grandparents in Scotland sent some money for us to pick out something for him. One thing we got him was this "Go Green" tricycle. It is made from recycled plastic. He loves it!

Inside his stocking was an egg shaker, claves, and a "coffee cup." He knows not to touch mommy and daddy's coffee so now he has his own. ~When he wants one of us to get up with him in the morning he says, "Coffee?"~


~"Wow, my very own coffee cup!"





What are these? Fleece pillows! A perfect open ended toy!

He really loved pulling off the paper!

A hat!

Monster Feet!

And of course- books!
and puzzles!
Helping dad open gifts!


I have so much more to tell- so little time! More soon!

Eureka!

So, remember my rant-almost exactly a year ago- about EVERYTHING being made in China? I searched high and low for Christmas cards and ornaments made in the USA. My only success was finding cards at a little flower shop with super ridiculously expensive cards but darn it- they were made here. So I bought them and here they sit because I decided to get much cuter photo cards made at the last minute. Anyhow, today I was browsing in Family Dollar. I went to buy gum drops to make a garland for our tree. I saw some cards- 10/$1- and was curious where they were from. Made in the USA!!! Chicago. If you are reading this then it's likely you will be getting a card from me so I won't show them but they are pretty. Family Dollar rocks!

20 months old

Hello again!

These are days of mishaps and messes. It's going to be a long road of cleaning.

It all started with a lint roller in the dish washer. I noticed a horrible smell. Then I found this.
Then, just a small mess- something similar to this happens several times a day.

He's like- someone should really clean this up!
I have to admit- it was me that kicked over the smoothie. But he left it in the middle of the floor.
What was I thinking? I know better than to let him play with glass. I told him to stay on the carpet. This Santa has been making an appearance in my family since 1977. Not anymore. I was going to try to glue it but Kevin threw it away. (Sigh)
Chillaxin with Uncle Ryan
Helping make muffins



I can never get a picture of his front. He's always on the go! And looking to his left.

These were all taken at the Science Place. We went with Kam and Vin.

Seriously- what's up with him looking back?!

Picking up eggs with Vin.


These were at Kam and Teri's today. They had a Christmas party for us girls and the babies. We ate a lot. A lot a lot.


I wish this picture was clear. He just kicked back on the floor and read a book.

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All the babies together- Liam, Welsey, Trevor, Finley, Vin, and Sienna.

.Hey buddy!