Puddle Jumping

Poor pathetic duo stuck inside to watch everyone else having fun in the rain.

Sam has a pretty loose top tooth. He's going to look so cute once it falls out.

Rosie's cuteness finally won out and she joined the big kids outside. Her first puddle experience I believe.

Quite thrilled!

Greensboro Science Center

Nana and Poppy met us in Greensboro, NC for one of Samuel's gymnastics meets. It wasn't until the evening, so we spent the day at the Greensboro Science Center. It was fantastic! A zoo, aquarium and science center all in one!

Annabelle giving us her best penguin pose.

This was the strangest thing. This fish was completely smitten with Rosie. He would swim right up to her and just sit there watching her. She would put her hand up to the glass and he would put his nose on the glass. We would walk away and the fish would swim away. There were so many people standing and looking into the tank, but this fish showed no interest in anyone but her. Very cool.

VA Beach Gymnastics Competition

Sledding

Snow!

Winter

Winter was full of lots of tea parties, reading, snuggling and games. We did attempt to go out on one of the coldest days and try to make bubbles freeze, but didn't have much luck. Blowing bubbles indoors ended up being much more enjoyable.

Christmas Season

I love this picture of Gamba Roo. 

The boys protecting Rosie from intruders while Daddy protects her from falling to her death.

 

Annabelle showing off her drawing from Joe. 

 

The kids' thank you card this Christmas.

While we were up in MD Aunt Julie and Mr. Patrick got engaged!!!

Beautiful December Weather

I took my camera to the park one gorgeous December day and ended up getting some great shots of the kids. I decided to put together a "Christmas card" of sorts and put it on facebook since I don't send out actual cards.

November - First Half

Daddy teaching Annabelle how to club throw. She's bound to be a pro. Notice the "bucket o' clubs"

We found this while playing in the backyard - a snakes skin. Which is now housed in the boys' bedroom.

Joe loves cursive!

I love watching them work together during free time.

But, I especially love walking in the room and "catching" them reading their bibles.

Sam off for his first ever intra-squad competition.

I think he just looks so handsome in his uniform.

Andy is hilarious. He bought a bunch of new clothes for his new job and wrote himself a gift card. I opened it after it was delivered and just chuckled. I love his quirky sense of humor. 

Lucy came to visit and we had such a wonderful week with her.