Cabin Fever

It happens every year. The troops are getting restless. We are having to come up with creative, new, inside games. And you will notice that most of those games don't require us to get out of our jammies.

Coloring a picture with Jumbo crayons

 

Say "CHEEESE"

Gunslinger Jenna

Hunting something

 

They both look so "innocent"

 

Working in the mini-excavator (round-round) with Dad

Such hard work that it takes two

 

Heroes in a Half-Shell

Turtle Power

Goodnight, Zoo!

Yo-Ho-Ho

Yo-Ho, Mateys. Away. There'll be treasure and adventure today. Hee-Ho, here we go together as a Team. Jake and the Neverland Pirates and MEEEE!!

 

 

 

Vacation Videos

I haven't really had anytime off of work since I exhausted my vacation time with Jacob's surgery and recovery during the month of April. I was lucky enough to have my final vacation days to spare for an extended Christmas weekend. I took advantage of the time to have as much fun with the kids as possible.

Happy Holidays

In this new year, I hope to get better about staying in touch with people. That will include updates to the blog. And for starters, pictures from our Christmas celebrations.

Jason and Jenna "bonding"

Jenna wouldn't eat from her plate, but Jake's looked good!

"Real" tools from Uncle Dave and Aunt Stephanie

Excited about her new jammies

Two pretty ladies

Mommy's present under the tree

Very excited about "Jake and the Neverland Pirates"

Hanging out at the Broken House

Got Mom with the grabber

Say cheese, baby

Patiently waiting his turn

Sporting his "Jake and the Neverland Pirates" gear

Cutting the tree down with his new chainsaw

Day after Christmas: Watching the "Grinch" and eating leftover fish...I was so proud!!

 

Dear Santa

Dear Santa,

It was wonderful to see you again. Jacob and Jenna have been relatively good this year...it all depends on who you ask (right, Wrigley?)

Jacob was very excited to see you and explain exactly what he would like for Christmas. On the other hand, I am sorry that Jenna screamed at you and refused to sit on your lap or even come near you.

Anyway, I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and safe travels!! Give our best to the Mrs!

Beagles and Broomsticks

Wonderfully funny things can happen when you are hanging in the garage with Dad, Jacob, and Josie.

All in Good Fun

Below are two videos of the fun we have on a daily basis.

The first is Jacob and Jenna "sharing" the Kindle Fire to play a game. I can't blame him for wanting to sock her! I'm just glad he knows better.

The second is Jenna mooing. It is her new thing. She moos for no reason whatsoever. My favorite part of that video is that we were eating and having venison for dinner (not beef).