Thanks, Grandmommy!

Brody and Logan couldn't wait to wear their new superhero shirts they received from their grandma for their birthdays.

In fact, Logan prompty undressed himself first thing this morning, wandering into the kitchen buck-naked with his shirt in his hand.  This pose was much more acceptable for mass viewing.

And Brody has been "webbing" bad guys all morning.

Thanks, Mom!

Birthday boys

Today is Brody's 5th birthday.  It is so hard to believe this witty mini-man is the same babe born over 6 weeks early in a snowstorm in Portland. 

 Pondering the Pink Panther over his morning cup o' joe.

 My sleepy-just-napped birthday boy.

 The boys taking the snowmobile out for a spin.

 Birthday brother.

 opening gifts fromGrandmommy

 Cake before dinner - bet you know who suggested that one...

More birthday pictures to come of the actual birthday party, shared by both boys last weekend.

Catching Up

Around the end of the year, I apparently maxed out my photo storage.  I have now upgraded, and you get to reap those benefits....priceless video footage of Brody in his preschool holiday party.  Enjoy!

Jingle Bells

Reindeer Poem

Rudolph



We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Oh Snow!

Here are some post-blizzard pics of the white stuff.

Our little dog, Hailey, couldn't even get to the porch.

This is under my covered front porch.

The sign says "Let It Snow" - be careful of what you wish for, right?

 The inside of my screened-in back porch.

Snow Day

The blizzard has indeed blanketed our world in a whirlwind of snow - still spinning like mad outside, I can hardly see past 20 feet or so.  Here is a glimpse of our world this morning. 

 Our brezeway door, absolutely covered in snow.

 The doorstop greeting my dog as she went out side this morning.

 Back porch and barn, pre-blizzard conditions.

 Outside of forementioned breezeway.

 Our front yard.

 Somewhere buried under here is our 2 ft + stone wall surrounding a little garden in our driveway.  Somewhere.

Maybe the snow should not be so impressive, but for a  Georgia native like me, it is pure magic. 

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

As we certainly have!  It has been a whirlwind of wrapping paper and excited shrieks around here, and now 2 little ones are soundly resting, storing up that energy for more play post-nap. 

 Shortly after Santa's arrival, with the evidence under the tree....

 I've really enjoyed the dual trees this year, just so festive!

 First pick from the stocking - grab nabbers!!!

 Stuffed dinos guarded our filled stockings.

 Brody's treasure - a Rescue Squad Mater set.   I haven't yet captured Logan in picture with his beloved Snowplow Thomas train.

 The aftermath.

 My goodness, it's a wonder no one has broken an ankle yet traipsing through this.

 Another new soon-to-be-love - Duplo Legos....

Hope yours was very merry!

Twas the Day before Christmas

The boys are eagerly awaiting Christmas, jiggling in their beds while they should be napping. And I am enjoying the Christmas cheer scattered throughout the house.

 Santa is on his way!

 Srockings hung by our chimney with care, but without the festooning of decorations.  We recently had the rock hung (?) on our fireplace (thanks Tina and Jim!), and I can't bear to cover it yet....and I'm a little lazy.

The much anticipated gifts from family and friends under our main tree.  I don't think the boys realize what is in store tomorrow morning...

White Christmas

We awoke this morning to many inches of newfallen snow. Thanks to dropping temperatures, the snow should stick around for Christmas. Here are some pics of this morning's snowplay:

 Brody climbing the newly plowed snowhill.

Maggie prompty buried herself in the snow.

Maine Mountaineers!

And loving brothers to boot.

Constructing our snow family.

Our snowfamily - pardon the lack of carrots or other edibles.  Our dogs will topple snowpeople for any food apendage.

My snow angel.

The boys driving their snow car.

Our snow fort - a work in progress.  It's kind of hard to pick out from the snowy backdrop, like a  Where's Waldo of snow building.  I think Dad will need to take over construction from here.