Merry Christmas!!!

Happy Holidays to all and a blessed New Year!!!! Here are some random pics from this weekend.

Christmas season 2011

Tis the season for...too busy to do anything! Especially blog! Lots to catch up on, but I'll only do the highlight reel. First we started the month with my Dad having a car accident in Ste. Gen. He's recovering very well, bang himself up pretty good, but should be home from the hospital next week, just in time for the holiday!
Second, the house is Christmafied, and Santa has been watching Jack and Megan very closely. However, Jack is on his way to getting a big lump of coal!
Third, Darrell and I took turns staying home with Jack this week due to his asthma. Jack visited the Pediatrician as well as his allergy Dr.. He's better now, off the meds and only doing breathing treatments when needed.
Fourth, Jack was well enough to participate in his Preschool Christmas program last night. The seats were not great and I don't have a fancy phone to take video, so my camera video will have to do.

Santa at the Firehouse

Santa stopped by the O'Fallon Fire station by our house today! Jack wanted to see Santa to tell him how "good" he's been. Jack did awesome. He ran right up to Santa and told him, "I've been good and I want a scooter and train stuff. Pleeeeeeeaase!" Santa was a very good sport. Thanks to the OFD for sponsoring a great event!!

Arrrrrrrrr Matie! I be 4 years old!

We celebrated Jack's 4th birthday today with a pirate party. When I asked Jack about what kind of party he wanted he said, "I want a Pirate Party with steamers and balloons." Easy enough. We ate cake. We made treasure maps. We opened presents. Thanks to all our family and friends who helped celebrate today!

4 years ago...

I became a mom. A day I'll never forget. Happy Birthday to my favorite 4 year old!

Forest Park today

We drove down to Forest Park and met up with the Knese girls today. It was awesome weather until the wind picked up. We played on the playground, had an inside picnic lunch, and even went on a bike ride. Kids are napping and I'm off to finish laundry, so here are some pics from today. P.S Go Crusaders!!! My nephew Travis is playing in Quarter finals soccer against Priory. Best of luck Travis!!

Fall 2011

So I've been a little absent form the blog. Trying to keep up with kids, work, and Darrell gone for deer season leaves little time for other things. I'm getting back into the swing of being a working mom, but it's a challenge with two! Especially since they are not at the same place each day. But it's working! Jack is LOVING preschool. He tells me exciting new stories everyday. This week is all about the letter "H" and learning Chirstmas songs in music class(for the Christmas program). Megan is Megan. Growing and learning everyday. I love this age(15 months) everything starts to click and they turn into little sponges. Just wish I was home more to see it.(mom guilt). So here's a little picture update...Halloween, pumpkins, and fun.