Monday, December 13, 2010

A new tradition

This year we decided to try a new adventure - it's official.  We loved it and we have a new family tradition, chopping down our Christmas tree. 
Connor and Jo choose a tree - just thier size

Jo and Connor checking out the choices. 
I think Connor is stuck in the arms out position and Jo is just strolling with her hands in her pocket.

Connor and Tom playing Peek-a-Boo with us.

Connor hiding, waiting for Johanna to find him.


Connor, are you over there?



Ready, set, TIMBER.  It only took a few minutes for Tom to chop down the tree. 
We were both suprised how fast it happened.


Peek-a-Boo again.



 

Friday, December 10, 2010

Breakfast with Santa

We had breakfast with Santa at the zoo with the Gigots and Santarius.  Connor and Johanna found their cookie right away and chowed.

My little man

The whole gang - Elizabeth, Hailey, Jo, Claire, and Connor

Jo and Claire riding the bear and dog.


We talked about Santa the entire week leading up to our big visit.  Jo would smile when we talked about sitting on his lap, but reality was completely different.  We were one of the 1st ones to visit Santa, which did not work to our advantage.


I love the drama of this picture.  So Jo.

Connor's turn next, he was reaching for me, as I was taking the picture.

I tried to help, but he had had enough.

Hot Chocolate

After our snow play, Johanna and Connor had thier 1st hot chocolate.  The both had a double. 


Johanna looking for more to drink.  Connor was sweet and shared some with her.

Love the look - she is probably wondering why I held out so long and this was the 1st time she had hot chocolate.


Connor 1st sip - he love it too!

Snow Much FUN!

Johanna's 1st snow angel

Making her snow angel

Connor attempting a snow angel, but not sure what to do

I said "put your hands up" and he held them straight up. :)

My snow angel

Johanna loves sledding.  It's going to be a fun winter.

Connor was Daddy's little helper, shoveling while Tom snow blowed.

Love this little man.  Always with the serious look


Weee - we only had about 2 inhes of snow, but it was enough for some driveway fun.