Christmastime Downtown

Mark took this past Friday off work so we could head as a family into downtown and catch a few of our favorite holiday traditions. It felt a little funny celebrating Christmastime in 50 degree weather, but that didn't stop us. We spent most of our time exploring at the Museum Center. We took in the train displays (and ride, too!) at Holiday Junction, and we made our second visit into see Clifford and his friends. We finished by having lunch on Fountain Square and wishing it was cold enough to try out ice skating (which Z has been asking to do ever since he saw it on Charlie Brown's Christmas) Maybe we'll add that to our day downtown next year!

Wishing you all a Merry & Blessed Christmas. Check back later for photos of Christmas morning!!!

The bottom picture is our youngest in an outfit his Nonna recently sent down from Minnesota. Thanks Nonna, he looks so cozy and cute in it!

NEW BABY!

Our third son arrived Sunday morning. Here are a few family photos. We'll send all his stats in his birth announcment. He is a handsome little guy just like his two big brothers and their daddy!

Our Little Trick or Treaters

The boys had a wonderful time dressing up this year to head out for the Halloween holiday.
Our little "Crocodile" and Penguin were very cute and brought home lots of candy!
Happy Halloween!!

Take me out to the ballgame!

We took a half day and took our boys to their first ever baseball game. The day included beautiful, mild, non-humid weather, a grand slam, home run fireworks, a win for the home team, and singing the famous baseball tune, non-stop the whole way home. Priceless.

My big brother did it

This was one of our oldest little guys first pieces of artwork after being given dry erase markers for his easel. Of course he had just been told to use the markers on the white part of the easel only. So much for a three year old listening to his mom!!

Birthday Party Fun

Well, this is actually our first of two birthday parties this month. Our next party will be celebrating both our boys birthdays with our families. This party was just for our older monkey who had a Curious George party with some of his friends and their families.
Grandma made the adorable Monkey under the Palm Tree Cupcakes, they turned out so cute!
Little people and big people alike had a good time.
Thanks to all who helped us celebrate.

Birthday Trip to the Zoo

Daddy took the day off and we headed for the Cincinnati Zoo, thanks to Zoo passes we recieved as a Christmas gift! We enjoyed the family time seeing animals, a little water play and even a family ride on the Merry-Go-Round, notice the baby in the back pack!

Lunch was maybe the craziest part of the day as the birthday boy was surrounded by peacocks who just wanted some of his sandwich. At one point there were 5 brightly colored birds trying to get a piece of our lunch. We finished the day with a train ride and some ice cream, had a great time!