Our Christmas Card

Here is our 2014 Christmas card. Shocking that we got such a great picture of Cian.... this little toddler boy was in a mood for poor Beth. Maybe gave 3 smiles and 150 snarky looks. Ah, life with a soon to be 3 year old. Wouldn't change a thing, we love this little boy to the moon and back. Even when being a little "spicy"!

Christmas Photo Shoot

The day after Thanksgiving we were able to get all the cousins together (in matching pjs!) for a little Christmas photo shoot... Four kids under the age of 3 all sat still long enough for pictures  - it was a Christmas miracle! Although one little boy was not into having his picture taken...

Nice scary smile Cian. Even Jackson is like "dude, what is the matter with you?"

getting closer to a smile...

OK, no smiles but this is adorable! Our tough guys...

look at this cutie! such the ham

 

 

Thanksgiving

There is something about Thanksgiving - I take either no pictures or horrible pictures every year. Last year I forgot to take photos. The year before, I took just one photo:

Seriously, how bad is this photo??? Half eaten food and an elbow.


This year, I have FIVE pictures to share to sum up our holiday:

 Yep. Managed to get people and food in this picture. But please note the only thing in focus is the sippy cup.

Getting better! Maybe next year I'll get everyone in the picture

Sigh. Snow already?

these two had a blast - too freaking cute!

Fall 2014 School Pictures!

It's that time of year again AND we finally got a smile. A little one at least! Now to work on the hair - it looks like someone cut the front with hedging clippers!

 

yep- that's our boy! The only one not looking!

 

garage updates

Listen, I know I have an organization problem. But Brian has been converted as well. So, when making fun of me for being so anal, be sure to include Brian now. Thank you.

Our garage needed some attention. Needed a big clean out. Unfinished drywall needed to be painted. We needed to use all the space above to store items during the winter so my car could fit in the garage during snow storms. And we needed better storage on the sides walls.

Before: love the little cluster of beer bottles in the middle of the floor- ha ha

After! Walls painted. Had ceiling shelving installed for winter storage. And we donated a bunch of stuff to goodwill, helping with the clutter. So nice and organized!

Before: The left side wall

After

Before: horrible tool rack

After: Moved the tools to the right wall and now we have storage for Cian's stuff

Before

After

Before

After: Notice the door? My favorite part. Painted the door and stairs black. Love it!

Before

After

Before: Boring!

After: love my hello sticker!

Before Right side wall. Bad storage

After: much better! (OK, its hung a little too high. That's my bad. Never let me make these decisions!)

Before: Clutter

After

 

Before

After: more storage hiding above the garage door for our patio table and chairs!

halloween

Cian had a blast this year for Halloween. Unlike last year when he didn't want to wear a costume, this year he has wanted to be Nemo since August and has told everyone at school what he is going to be.

Here are a couple of shots from his parade at school -

Our sad nemo - a little overwhelmed by all of the people

 

Cian and his buddy tommy (Superman) enjoying their post parade treat

Time for trick or treating in our neighborhood

Lila, Beau and Cian

I love this costume!

All the neighborhood kids (with 4 more on the way!) Deanna, Bryce, Beau, Reese, Cian, Lila, Grace and Matty

Milk and Cookies

Adorable little video of Cian explaining how you dunk your cookie. An important lesson Pop Pop taught Cian a while ago. (don't see a video? Videos don't play on mobile devices. Go to your computer and check it out. Its adorable!)