Santa Dinner

This evening we went to Rich's work for a dinner with Santa. The kids got all gussied up so I had to get some pictures of them in front of the tree. Thankfully they were good sports for me! 



Zachary actually went up to Santa - I was shocked!



Olivia's 1st present - ever! She wasn't too sure what to do with it.

The Christmas Spirit

We are really starting to get into the holiday spirit around here! Yesterday the kids and I delivered hot cocoa mix and our Christmas cards to our friends in the neighborhood. Z really liked being in charge of holding everything and going up to the doors and knocking.

Today we went to the mall to visit Santa. Z had all intentions of telling Santa that he wanted "lots of trains and train tracks," but when we got there he changed his mind and wouldn't get out of the stroller. haha!

Olivia was a good sport for me and I got her very 1st picture with the jolly guy. She looks miserable but she was just very serious about what she wants for Christmas. She didn't want Santa to think it was a joke.

Easter Weekend

What a busy and fun weekend we had! Rich was home for three days and we really took advantage of the gorgeous weather.

On Friday we dyed Easter eggs with our neighbors, Madelyn and Lianne. The kids had a really good time making a total mess!

aren't these LOVELY?

Saturday we went to Redman Lake for a picnic.

this is as good of a smile as i can get

the boys walking on the pier

melt my heart

Sunday we woke up to find that the Easter bunny left some goodies for the kids. After church we came home for naps and then went to Baltimore to have dinner with Rich's family. It was a FANTASTIC DAY!

easter egg hunt

SnO-M-G

Here are some more pictures of the insane snow. The boys went outback and made some tunnels and caves - even the dog joined in!

Now we prepare for Round 4/5/6? Who can keep track anymore?