So grown up!

When I saw this picture of Jaeger Ray I couldn't believe how grown up he looked. It's hard to believe that he is almost to the 18 month milestone. Where did the time go? Take a look for yourself...

Maybe it's the outfit or that he's on the go or maybe it's the fact the picture is taken from behind, but Jaeger Ray looks like a little boy.

Sniff, sniff......

It's hard to imagine, but this sweet baby boy...


has turned into a Lego stealer, remote control kidnapper, phone grabber, door opener, toilet water lover, Bailey bonker*, food thrower, nightlight swiper, and basically all around mischievous LITTLE BOY!

I do have to give this little boy credit though, he sure knows how to turn up the charm. Literally as soon as he's gotten into trouble, he comes running up to me with this adorable grin...

What's a mom to do?
I think the only answer is to swoop him up into my arms and kiss those adorable chipmunk cheeks as I do nearly every single time.


*Stay tuned for pictures of Jaager Ray harassing poor Bailey!

Sunday Snapshot

Look who else thinks ambulances and fire trucks are pretty cool!

Happy New Year!

We're in LOVE!

with the Peppermint Joe Joe's from Trader Joe's that is.

My mom sent me a lovely Christmas care package filled with all kinds of lovelies from Trader Joe's and the overwhelming favorite was most definitely the Peppermint Joe Joe's! They are basically a cousin to the classic Thin Mint - all dressed up in a dark chocolate coating and sprinkled with bits of candy cane.
TO.DIE.FOR!!!!!

Here's Jaeger Ray indulging in our new found holiday treat!*

*Notice the flashlight in the other hand - we were reading stories and indulging in yet another Joe Joe in our fort in Dane's room. I figured if we were doing something somewhat educational (reading a book) we could be rewarded with another Joe Joe! ;)

Happy Birthday Grandpapa!

I'm a few days late on this one, but we wanted to let Grandpapa know we love him very much and we hope he had a fabulous birthday!

Sometimes I feel like I have it all together (well, actually not that often!), but lately I've been behind the ball on everything. Maybe it's because I'm constantly chasing after Jaeger Ray as he's into EVERYTHING that is NOT a toy or maybe it's because my days are spent putting together Legos and fighting fires or maybe it's because Dan's been flying like crazy and when he's not flying he's trying to end the duck season with a few ducks for our freezer or maybe it's just because it's been snowing like mad here and sometimes I just feel like drinking my chai tea and gazing out the window. Hopefully, I'll get back to my A game in 2011!
In the meantime, let's just look at those adorable faces above and all take a minute to smile.
Happy Birthday Grandpapa!
We love you!

The anticipation...

is driving these little ones crazy!

Thankfully, there seems to be at least one gift they get to open as each package is dropped off on our doorstep! Grandparents and Aunties sure know how to win the hearts of my children. ;)

Above they are opening these adorable light up snow globes from Grandma & Grandpa.

Here's Dane adding a new ornament that came all the way from Chile! Thanks to Guy & Nannie for this bell. It's been doubling as Dane's fire department alarm too! He runs over to ring it whenever there is a fire in the house. ;)

Here are the boys playing with some toys that Auntie Mary sent. Dane absolutely LOVES these fire fighter figures! We were really only given clearance to open the Christmas jammies in Auntie Mary's box, but somehow these got opened up too.

Movie Monday

Dane's buddy, Kellen, spent the morning with us a few days ago and we had a blast! We made cookies, played planes & helicopters, made Christmas ornaments and of course, danced to the Glee Christmas album! I had no idea the boys would dance down the hallway and back.

They were too cute - I'm so bummed the hall light wasn't on. I love Kellen's bopping head coming down the hallway. I know this video will haunt them in high school!