We visited Grandma Nene and Grandpa Larry in KC for Christmas this year.
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Category Archives: Winter
First Day of Preschool
Elijah’s first day of PDO (Parent’s Day Out) at the Celebration preschool in Naperville. His teacher, Ms. Kathy is also his Kindermusik teacher whom he adores. Each child gets a bag to carry their things in. We decorated his bag so he’d know which was his. Complete with Woody and his name. 
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Family Christmas
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
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.
60th Anniversary Concert
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. 🙂
Aaron’s grandparents, Carol and Jack Ergo came down too. Elijah and Oliver, the first set of grand kids on both sides with their Great Grandparents.
Oliver with Aunt Rachael and soon-to-be Uncle Tyler
Oliver and Great Grandpa Alan
Elijah and Great Grandpa Jack
I love this photo. Grandma Janet holding Oliver with Elijah and Grandpa Guy in the background.
Kissess!
Feeding the dog
Elijah loves to feed the dog. Every time we put the dog’s food out, Elijah likes to dump it out and hand feed it to Plato. Plato doesn’t seem to mind at all.
Random phone photos
Mommy and Elijah – Go Chiefs!
Kissing Elmo
La la la la
Learning to drive 🙂
Elijah has liked to put blankets on his head since he was a baby. One of his favorite games is to put a blanket on his head and walk around and bump into things. Seriously. (By the way Katie, he loves this blanket! It is his new favorite. Thanks so much!)
Blizzard 2011
Boy are we tired of the snow. We experienced our first blizzard this year. This was the view out our front door. The photos really don’t do it justice. The mound up against the fence at the back of the photo is really a 2.5 foot tall flower bed.
Back porch, the lump on the right is a trash can. The snow almost came up to the top.
After they cleared the walkways the boys went out to play.
Aaron attempting to build a snow wall.
We would later bury him in this position.
Thank goodness it is finally starting to melt. I think it will be another month before it is all gone.
Fun in the snow
After one of our first big snows in Oak Park, Elijah and Jackson headed to the park to play.
