The Time Inbetween

It is the time between Christmas and New Years. The time to reflect on last year, and look ahead to next year. And I still need to unpack my clothes from the last trip. I got my super duper planner in the mail last week and was just updating the birthdays and address from my old planner, what a great time to reflect on all that has happened, and how quickly the time really has flown! We have been so blessed with Noah, two growing healthy young kids, and an excellent marriage. We have great friends and family who love and support us, and it is just humbling to see where God has taken us. I am just very thankful right now.

Here are some picture of the time in Mexico, NY. The snow was fun, the kids played with sleds and snow tunnels, and the food was excellent.

That is not a tree dragging Rachel, that is my dad in some nice tree looking outerwear.

Kevin's parents have been here for the past day and a half, and we were able to get Noah's 6 month pictures taken. He did so well! I'll post some of them when I have the time to post next, so check back soon!

Merry Christmas

We finally got our van back, just in time to drive it to NY tomorrow to spend Christmas with NY family, and return the "rental" from my sister. Thanks Beau for letting us use your car for the last few weeks! Here are some pictures from the last few days. We did some Christmas on Sunday morning while we were snowed in, combing some of Kevin and my traditions growing up, and got some time outside in the snow.

Hope you all enjoy the season, and make some good memories along the way.

Another week

So there is a little bit of a lull between holidays, before things pick up again next week. We have been low key with Kevin getting ready for the GMAT and with the varying winter weather. Here are some fun shots of the kids from this week. I guess that Noah is sitting up officially by himself....I need to write that one down. That happened too quick. And he is getting on his knees and trying to crawl. Oh boy.

Bath time!

Here is our attempt at getting a picture together, I even tried to coordinate their outfits that day. Noah was too interested in the lolli-pop,
Here he is doing a push up. It amazes me every time I see that belly get off the floor. Like that drool hanging down too?
A nice french braid for the little lady
And another group shot. Rachel seems a little formal for a Monday, but the only way to get her out of her Dora nightgown, was to put a Dora dress on.
I am waiting for my planner for next year to come in, there are already things to remember and write down.

Next week we are heading to NY for Christmas, and there are a few work related parties to go to, and we will get to see Kevin's parents as they are up to New Bedford for the holidays as well. The Christmas cards coming in from everyone are beautiful, and it is fun to see where everyone is at this time of year.

Noah and the Snow-ah or (SNoah)

Ok, these pictures are mostly of Noah, but I am officially home for the first time because of the snow. The kids seem pretty excited about the snow, and I think I can get them out there today. Just as a side note, I did fix the pictures on my last blog...I got so excited about having time to post, but I posted on my mom's blog, and then tried just to copy and paste...and there you have it.

Quiet Time

All kids are napping, so I shall blog! We are all catching up from our trip last week. We broke the trip up stopping in Delaware with Kevin's brother on the way back, and it was good to spend some more time with them.

Here's Noah with Renee, I think they both look great in orange and maroon.

I throw this in because Kevin said he looked like this He-Man character with his beard. Hmmm...

So now I am thru with the laundry and putting away of the clothes and all the nice things we generously received from Kevin's family. We got the van looked at today, and on Tuesday my mom and brother drove in a extra vehicle for us while the van is being looked at. I am very thankful that we have a car to drive around and thankful for family!!

I tried Noah in this chair, and he seemed to do well with it. He is growing up too quickly! I just need to figure out how to transition Rachel out of it now.

It's December and Rudolph the Red nosed Reindeer was on last night. We let the kids stay up and watch it while Kevin decorated. This is our look this year. Rachel was pretty excited to see her ornaments hung up, and it was fun to watch Daniel enjoy the show I enjoyed watching growing up. It's nice to have the additional lighting now that it is getting so dark so early.