Tree lighting and ice skating

During the month of December, we try and do something festive each week as a family. This year we started it off with an evening of Santa, tree lighting and ice skating. It was a great way to start off the Christmas season.

32 week stunt

If anyone has seen me as of late, I look like I'm smuggling a very large basketball under my shirt - very attractive. About two weeks ago, when I was 32 weeks pregnant, I happen to discover that I could balance my drink on my belly. Since then, It's become a regular activity to see what belly balancing I can do - So for, a bowl and a pitcher. By the time this baby gets here I should have a good itemized list going.

Box of Shame

Not too long ago, I bought a stroller for our newest addition. It sat in the box for weeks, while the twins repeatedly asked "when are we going to put the stroller together?" Niles and I thought, - how sweet, they're so excited for this baby they even want to help get his stroller ready for him. We couldn't have been more wrong. At the final request to open "the box" NIles caved and project stroller commenced. Within minutes of the stroller parts removal, London and Soren had the box and were about their own business for the rest of the morning. Niles and I each had an "Ah, we're suckers" moment - they were after the BOX the entire time! They named it the "box of shame" and it has since supplied hours of endless entertainment for them. We've considered replacing their Christmas gifts with empty boxes. :)







The Lone man on project stroller assembly - Poor Niles.

Thanksgiving

In my current condition, I've become increasingly lazy with regards to using my camera. So, Thanksgiving picture taking was sparse to say the least. That aside, we had a wonderful Thanksgiving with all the Watterson clan. We are so fortunate to have each of them in our lives.


Soren and his barely there dinner.



13 of the 15 grandkids present.

The girls playing dress up after dinner.

Halloween 2010

We had a GI Joe ninja and Wonder Woman this year for Halloween. I ordered both costumes online and unfortunately Soren's costume came a bit smaller than expected. Luckily, the kid is SOOO skinny he pulled it off....barely:) Next year, I'll do a little less "guess-timating" on sizes.

Pumpkin carving

We got together with our great friends, the Jensens, for a night of pumpkin carving. In past years, we've attempted to get the twins to brave the innards of the pumpkin - and each year, we've been thwarted in our efforts to help them overcome the "eewww gross" of the project. Finally, they decided to man up and face the dirty job. A fabulous turning point. We all had a great evening.

Niles surprise party

This year I surprised Niles for his birthday and thru him a surprise party. We had all his close friends and family for the big shindig. For the main entertainment of the evening we divided into teams and played a team version of "Minute to win it". It was hilarious! I hope he enjoyed himself because the next party he's getting will involve canes and wheelchair races.


the Invitation