Christmas in Michigan

Posted on December 26, 2011 by admin

This holiday season we headed up to Saginaw, Michigan to Aaron’s grandparents home.

Oliver spent lots of time with cousin April. She was the baby whisperer and could always get him to fall asleep.

Grandpa Guy snuggling with little Oliver. He too has the magic baby sleep touch!

Elijah is ready to eat dinner after the Christmas Eve service.

Grandpa Guy and his little guys.

Getting the milk, cookies and carrots ready for Santa and the reindeer.

My little Santa baby…so sweet.

Christmas morning!

I adore this photo of Oliver.

Family Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2011 by admin

We celebrated our little family Christmas on a Saturday in December. Elijah’s eyes gleamed at all of the presents he had to open. We started a tradition with him last year that we plan to continue with both boys in the future. Something to wear, something to read, something he wants, something to read. It helps set a limit for us and limits excess. He already has so many toys as it is.

Elijah opening his first gift, little Oliver watching from his chair.

Something to read, Les Ouefs Vert Au Jambon. They say this age is ideal for language learning, so we are gently introducing French.

Something he wants…doesn’t quite cover it. This was the highlight of his day. The kid loves Cars!

Something to wear…Slippers! We all have warm and cozy feet this winter. I highly recommend L.L.Bean slippers, plus they ship for free!

After the present opening fun we made a gingerbread man. Thanks Trader Joes!

First Gingerbread House

Posted on December 14, 2011 by admin

Grandma Janet brought Elijah his first gingerbread house! He had lots of fun setting it up. It was a joy to watch the little house come to life.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Posted on December 12, 2011 by admin

Since I was a little girl, I have always loved the holidays. It’s fun to experience the magic of Christmas again through the eyes of my son.

We started the season off making Christmas cookies!

Random but cute

Posted on December 11, 2011 by admin

Here are a few random pics from my phone.

Oliver has opted for his fingers instead of a pacifier.

On our big drive home from KC we stopped for lattes and gave Elijah his first water latte.

Aaron’s company SWC threw a swanky holiday party again this year in downtown Chicago. I was a bit reluctant to leave Oliver alone overnight at 3 months old but we all survived and had fun.

Fortunately for me, Aaron works with his 2nd cousin Aaron Selle so I have a friend to talk to at the party, his wife Megan!

Matching PJ’s!!

3 months old

Posted on December 8, 2011 by admin

Here’s baby Oliver at 3 months old!

60th Anniversary Concert

Posted on December 1, 2011 by admin

My grandparents, Alan and Gladys Tyree, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in November. 60 years. That’s double of my entire lifetime. Wow.

In lieu of a big party they, being of like musical minds and talents, decided to put on a concert for friends, family and anyone who wanted to come. It was a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon at the stone church. I love that Elijah and Oliver were able to see it, though Oliver slept through most of it.