Home Remodeling

It's been a busy month for our house and us. After pressure washing the deck and concrete our new back door finally arrived and was installed in a day. Then, came the big project, installing hardwood floors! It kept us busy for a whole weekend, of course the boys and I had to spend the whole weekend out of the house, which kept both grandmas busy, and the grandpas helped with the manual labor!!
Here's a little progression of what the project looked like, including breakfast on the floor.
The job is mostly complete now, save a few finishing details, and looks beautiful!
We thank everyone who helped us with both important parts of the job.

First Tumbling Class

Well, I think we'll work backwards, but I'm hoping to update you all on what our little family has been up to these last few months we've been out of contact.
These pictures are brand new, taken only this morning at our little guys very first tumbling class. With only two other classmates the teacher was able to give lots of attention and fun instruction. So much so that "we" wanted to stay for the next class.

Other Christmas outings included our trip to Zoo Lights, which started early enough in the evening that were able to see a few animal exhibits before it was dark and enjoy the grounds all lit up after dark.

And, we really enjoyed our family trip to the Museum center which included the train displays at Holiday Junction, and a ride on the kid-only train. Choo-choo!!

Pre-Christmas Activities!

Once both of our little one's (notice one critiquing from the floor, the other helping daddy decorate) agreed the tree was trimmed to perfection they both enjoyed their first trip to visit with Santa, and of course, put in their wish lists.

The last three photos show our annual Christmas trip to Krohn Conservatory and of course include at least one of us in front of a "Poinsettia Tree".

Hope you enjoy our look back at some classic Christmas moments.

Christmastime!

"Little" Holiday Fun!
The cooking festivities kick off the day after Thanksgiving, marking the beginning of the Christmas season. "Cookie Day" held a few surprises for those of us who have been participating from the very beginning. But, new comers like these handsome little chefs really enjoyed the time with family and sneaking a few pieces of candy while their gingerbread houses were under construction. After our little guys intro to gingerbread houses at the start of the holiday season, he was sure to point them out to us wherever we saw pictures or other houses. After the marshmallow snowman and the first candycane went missing from our humble little abode, we learned to keep our house up high, and out of the reach of little fingers!!

First Big Smiles

We were getting ready for a bath, hence the bare babe, and couldn't pass up the chance to get some footage of his first big smiles (almost 3 months old).

Well, we are sadly behind on our blogging, so I am still catching you up on our Fall activities. We enjoyed a tasty brunch and then a trip to the corn maze for our cousin's birthday celebration (in mid October) and had some great Fall photo ops in these first two photos.

The third photo is a picture of our little one, his mom, and his GREAT-Grandpa!! What a treat.

Our cowboy and indian enjoyed their first Halloween together.