Merry Christmas

The holiday train was the coveted toy of the day. Santa even set it all up around the tree so no time was wasted Christmas morning assembling it.

Oh Whoa more presents for me!

On to Michigan where we celebrated Christmas some more together with Lerias' and Lucy's 1st Christmas!

Henry was a huge helper making sure Miles didn't miss a thing.

So busy! We had a great time kicking back in Michigan, got to enjoy both grandparent sides, some sledding hills, a few playdates with mom's Michigan friends and super extended visit with Aunt Julie as she was stranded and unable to fly back to NYC. We really enjoyed this year's season. Henry, 4 this year is a fun age, full of anticipation and magic. Miles enjoys anything Henry likes. It flew by that's for sure!

Belly Laughs

Make sure your audio is up for this one.

Macy's Santa Breakfast

Henry was a little unsure of greeting this jolly old man. It took 3 attempts before he would sit on the chair next to him. He'd get close and then turn away hiding into me. So I'd let another family go past, then we'd try again...same thing. Eventually I think he wanted the take home toy so badly from Mrs. Claus that he finally did it.

The girls

Henry chose a helicopter, a Police helicopter specifically. Most children donned a Rudolph, Frosty, or Christmas Tree and mine chose none of that. But he was happy as a clam.

A fun time was had. We took the metra in, followed by a taxi to Macy's. Henry took home a balloon shaped Frosty and a cute face painted cheek. We checked out the State St. windows after the breakfast, strolled thru the Christkindlmarket where I pointed out the exact spot where dad asked mom to marry him and on over to the subway train. We saw and did a lot before noon today. A great time and am already looking forward to trying it again next year.

Jingle, Jingle, Jingle

Camera shy boys.

Santa paid us a visit this week. Henry was surprised out of his mind and sorta shy. Miles cried. Oh, it was fun! Henry wouldn't sit on his lap but did manage to tell him one thing he wanted. Santa brought Henry a stocking pull of cute little toys, like a plastic dinosaur, playing cards, a mini magna-doodle and m&ms.

If this is anything like the mall Santa visit will go I think we'll get an interesting picture this year.

Bike Wives Rejoice: Bike Season is Over! Bike Season is Over!

Over the Rainbow...4 years old!

A 4 year old birthday party, can't quite believe it. A boy so quick on a bike. A boy who knows what he wants and when he wants it. A boy who is so full of love one second and the next tells me to relax. A boy who only want me to rub his back at night. A boy kidnapped by the Star Wars Storm Troopers.

He loved the first snow this weekend, asking every night if the snow would still be there when he woke up. Our backyard definitely shows the signs of fun that was had... sled tracks and snow angel shapes still remain. He really enjoyed his party, participating in games, quietly listening to the story, and taking turns. And a happy moment for me, when the ice cream parlor owners showed me the Amazing blue dinosaur cake that Henry special requested. A great day for all, though I really know how to plan birthdays....Miles' last party was the day after the great flood of 2010 and Henry's party was the first giant snow fall of the year complete with a 24 hour snow advisory. What the heck?!

Miles & Marco

Over the Thanksgiving break I had a chance to catch up with a high school and college friend of mine. It had been way too long since seeing each other and we were anxious to meet each other's latest additions. Marco is 2 months younger than Miles.