Snow 2011

Since we are from Michigan I look forward to at least one snow fall a year down here, I’m not sure that Brandon does however. I was so excited I even took Madison outside although she had been sick with a stomach bug the day before – she had to experience it right in some way. Logan napped for three hours that day and when Logan naps we do not disturb him so unfortunately he did not go outside to see snow this year. As soon as we stepped outside my camera battery died – seriously! I was mad to put it nicely and looked all over the house for my itouch and was ready to snap anything and everything in sight.

I couldn’t wait to get the kids out there, however we waited for the snow to stop first.

Seems odd to see snow with leaves

If Mommy puts another layer on me I may fall over, three layers on top, and a couple under the jeans.

Madison was not pleased and would not leave my side.

Maybe I’m not ready for this white stuff after all - Elizabeth

Get me out of here…NOW!

I got this Momma…no worries.

I’m not sure if Brandon wanted to play in the snow or Elizabeth.

Daddy is going crazy making this big thing, what is he doing, it’s bigger than me!

Brandon with the girls as I get ready to take Madison inside for good *there were many trips inside before this*

I pleaded for a smile instead of tears, one picture of about twenty came through for me…thank you Madi Belle.

Elizabeth and Daddy with partial snowman

They really are buddies and more alike than either of us like to admit, it is scary.

My little bear is growing up way too fast, she looks like a big girl here and not at all like a baby.

I like this snow Momma, lets play more…

Brandon teaching Elizabeth what a snowball is and what to do when you have one.

Here ya go Lizy, it’s not yellow you can eat it…

Brandon did try to get Elizabeth to eat snow with no luck. She was a little grossed out and still has major texture issues. She did stay outside for a lot longer than I or Brandon thought she would and wasn’t ready to come in. I think she would be okay with us living in a northern state – not that that is going to be happening family – just that she enjoys the snow and different seasons.

As I said earlier Madison had a stomach bug that was passed on to Elizabeth and then to me, it was HORRIBLE. Brandon missed 1.5 days of work to help me because I just could not get out of bed. Thank you Brandon for staying here to take care of the kiddos. We are so thankful Logan nor Brandon had this and we also tried to keep Logan as far away from the girls and I as possible. As of yesterday we are all 100% better or bebber as the girls like to say. Keeping the germs away as much as possible.

We are now dealing with after sickness sleeping routines with the girls that I may be begging readers for help with very soon.

I have made a promise to myself and I am writing it on here as well so I hope you will keep me to this that I update on our kids at least once a week whether it is pictures, a quick update on our household, something funny one of the kids did, or a long post just to keep the family and friends updated on happenings.

until next time…Love to you all!

~Amy-Jo

Christmas 2010

We made it through another Christmas, hard to believe.  My parents were here which made it easier for Brandon and I to finish up last minute details.  No pictures of my Mom because she and Logan were both sick during the holiday, yuck yuck.

Instead of seeing Santa we rode the train in the Safari store, thank you Grandpa and Grammie!  There was no way our kids would have held up in a hour long line and been alright sitting with a stranger.

*Brandon comment - for those who say these pictures are not “centered”  or “good”  you try taking pictures of a train moving around a 10 foot circle at 100 mph.  Not as easy as it sounds.

 

Christmas Eve, this is the best we could get of all three together for a couple days…Santa is about to come but first Christmas Eve gifts just like we were in Michigan.

*Brandon comment – Below picture allowed under extreme protest.

Baby, baby, baby…

Big Foot is sooo cool!  The girls do not like him but Logan LOVES him oh and so does Brandon.

*Brandon Comment – This is by far the best gift I, errr I mean Logan received.  This thing is cool, too bad the girls do not like him.

CHEEEEESEEEE

Chuck the talking truck…seriously awesome, I want to be a little boy!

Merry Christmas Santa came, 7 people and gifts from Michigan and beyond = opening gifts all day long.  The kids loved it and wanted to stop and play after 5 seconds.

Elizabeth was set with her stroller and baby.

Madison and baby, so sweet

Logan driving away with the wrapping paper still on

My babies, growing up so fast

Sock Monkeys, we love these, or per the girls ah ahs, they will not say monkey they call every monkey ah ah-so stinkin cute.

Elizabeth lounging in her Michigan chair after nap

Animal sound puzzle…mooooooooo

*Brandon comment – Pretty sure she has the cat, which apparently looks more like a cow then a dog or duck, because she is making it moooo.  Seriously I love the three category animals, I plan on never correcting this.

Jammies!!!!  Something we love in our house.

More jammies, it makes me so happy they get as excited about clothes and pjs as I do.

The perfect trike/bike for Logan – he loves it already

Yes, Madison Isabelle is kissing every single Elmo on those pjs!

Thank you Great Grandma Begley for our Cozy Coupes

*Brandon Comment – I love the Cozy Coupes, but Grandpa and I agree the engineer behind building them needs a swift kick in the pants.  You know who you are and you’re on my list.

Logan has a new favorite spot :o).  Seriously he loved being in there, the girls wanted brother out though.

Freedom

All bundled up Christmas night to check out the new playhouse with Grandpa Tomlinson, thanks Grandpa and Grammie…so much fun!

Love to you all.  Happy New Year!

~ Amy-Jo

Gobble Gobble 2010

Since Thanksgiving was two and a half weeks ago I thought I should share in our day.  We spent the day at home as a family, as usual I made way too much food – I actually love to cook when I get the chance.  The girls chose to not eat a thing with the exception of rolls.  Logan loved mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, and pumpkin pie as that is all he was able to eat before we pureed it for him.  Unfortunately, we did find out the hard way something in the pumpkin pie does NOT like him.  I felt so bad so I am steering clear of all the spices I used for a while as pumpkin has always been fine-poor little man.

Enjoy the pictures!

Thanksgiving Day, Elizabeth was not camera happy at all.

 

Madison Isabelle – she is the sweetest little thing.

Getting prepared to eat, or not eat in the case of the girls.

 

My handsome little man, love him to pieces!

Elmo, thank you Elmo for helping us clean up.

I beg every year to put the Christmas tree and Christmas lights up before Thanksgiving since I do not get my way it happens in the cold.  The girls think the deer are cows and Brandon loves it so they are mooing here.

Logan helping out and laughing at the girls.

Come on Daddy there’s a lot more to do.

Hi ho hi ho, it’s off to help we go…

The girls LOVE the Christmas tree and wanted to be as close as I will allow.

 

Love to you all!!!! – Amy-Jo