Christmas was a success. A first for Theo and Cullen. Both seemed to enjoy having everyone home. Cullen totally comprehended unwrapping and receiving gifts! He enthusiastically played with his new toys. The kids were happiest with the gifts they got each other. Ethan got Fiona a huge wall sticker of two lovebirds on a perch. Fiona got him a "Perplexus" (which keeps us all busy). After presents and plenty of relaxation we piled in the car (dog, bird and all) to head south to my parents. They were kind enough to host us for the night. Figured it was easier to get there in the evening, rather than rush the next morning. As always Mom and Dad put out an amazing spread, and it was great catching up with family and friends about the last years adventures.
In keeping with tradition, the kids spent a few nights later that week at their Gammy and Gampy's, ringing in the New Year with their cousin Ellie. The best part is that Meagan and I get a few nights to be alone with our husbands. So relaxing... Plus I love knowing how much outdoor fun the kids are having with my parents. On our way home from dropping the kids off in MA, Scott and I decided to climb Mount Agamenticus (near Kittery in southern ME). It was Cullen's first hike and he did a splendid job!
Things we are looking forward to in the next few months...
-Auntie's birthday
-Ethan's birthday
-snow tubing
-having Ellie with us for February vacation
-visiting with friends and family
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| Awwww...What a sweet Dad. |
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| Hmm... or slightly creepy... |
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| We had some tiringly good fun at open skate. |
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| Yup. That's my Dad at the top of the play structure on a recent visit to Maine. |
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| Snow steps! |
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| Ethan's swell new pj's! He's a real astro-snot! |
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| Cullen thought that was a riot! |
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| Gift exchange with friends. They all got each other the sweetest and most thoughtful gifts. |
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| Fun with fire and grandparents! |
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| Spoiled. Rotten. |
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| On the mountain top with my boys. |
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| Perfect way to start the year. |
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| Cullen was aggressively loving on the car ride to my parents. |
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| His breath in my face THE WHOLE WAY. |
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| We had a lovely visit with Scott's Aunt, Uncle and cousins. This is Eve. |
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| She's a show stopper. |
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| My sister gave us the gift of owl pellets. AWESOME!!! |
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| Best science lesson in a while. |
