indoor fun

You have to make your own fun when you’re trapped inside during the winter. There is only so much outside play you can take!

Caid loves his new telephone toy, which I think is funny because he’ll never use one like it when he grows up.

 I have a lot of respect for child photographers. Toddlers do not sit still!

 Cam did settle down to sit by his brother for a couple of shots. He loves his little brother, and is so good with him. Such cute faces!

 I am one lucky momma to have these boys a part of my life.

the magic of snow

Snow is a random event in St. Louis, and you have to enjoy it when it comes. I say that knowing I don’t really enjoy it (I often call Chris exclaiming that white sh!t is falling from the sky), but it changes when you can enjoy it through your child’s eyes.

 We built our first snowman in Washington, IN while visiting my grandparents. Quite the accomplishment, since he did this amidst a massive snowball fight. Soon afterwards, St. Louis got their own snowfall and it was time for snowman #2.

 This required a lot of snow, and Cam was happy to shovel some in Chris’s direction. I wonder how long shoveling will remain fun?

 Snowman #2 was pretty cute, as were the boys who constructed him.

 I guess snow can be magical. Anything is that makes little boys so proud and happy.

hockey star

Keep an eye out for this player. Possible top pick in 2027 NHL Entry Level Draft!

santa came!

The holidays is a multi-day fun extravaganza for our family. We first celebrated with Nina, who made both boys (and a puppy) very happy.

 We had my family over on Christmas eve, where we practiced posing. Kirsten has some work to do, but Liz and Brendan have it down.

 Then it was time for Santa to come. I believe he was a bit too generous.

 Cam had the same request for Santa when he was asked what he wanted for Christmas – a Buzz Lightyear and more cars. Santa was happy to oblige, along with some other goodies.

He was so excited to see what Santa brought, he missed the last step.

 Every boy needs a pirate ship.

And a ferocious dragon!

 But Santa still remembered Buzz!

 We spent Christmas afternoon at my parent’s home, where Santa dropped off a ton of other gifts. My sisters also had bonding time with my boys.

 They love their aunts!

Hope everyone had as much fun as we did this holiday!

and now for veggies

Chris and I are back in the baby food making business. First up was carrots. 

 I think I learned my lesson from our first experience of carrots with Cameron.
Holding down his hands is key.

 Cam stood by and kept watch over the situation. He was smart and stayed out of sneeze-reach.

 Overall, very successful. This boy seems to love his food.