Cupboards

Porter loves to hide in the cupboards.

Snow

Lincoln running in the snow.

Porter riding in the wagon.

We have had some frigid temperatures and today it was barely above freezing and the sun was shining, so we played outside for a few minutes.  Porter stayed in the wagon the whole time and Lincoln tried to build a snowman, but the snow was too powdery, so he ran the whole time.  We had fun despite the cold.

Snow Shoveler

Lincoln and Daddy shoveling snow.

Lincoln got a snow shovel from Santa and this owl hat.  He helped shovel snow and loved playing in the snow with dad.

Christmas Morning

Our boys were definitely on Santa's Nice List this year.  They got so many presents.  It was so much fun to watch them open each gift with such excitement.  They got everything they wanted. We are truly blessed!

Christmas Cookies

Porter getting into the frosting.

We made Christmas cookies for Santa.  Porter climbed the step stool for the first time to get to the frosting.  

It's Always Fun when Grandpa Comes

Lincoln and Porter on Grandpa's lap.

After a day of having Grandma, Grandpa, and Uncle Seth over, Porter finally warmed up.  Grandpa was making Porter laugh like crazy here.

Nursery Rhymes

Porter looking at his Nursery Rhyme book.

We love to read.  Porter's favorite book is this Nursery Rhyme book.  He always wants to read it before bed and he loves to point to all the pictures.  Today, he climbed up to his chair and opened the book and looked at it on his own for several minutes.  He even does the actions when he knows them.

Fudge

Lincoln mixing the fudge.

The final product (food blog style).

We have started making treats for our neighbor Christmas plates.  We love this rocky road fudge and thought it would be fun to make.  It was a bit too soft, but it was delicious!

Practicing Pictures

Our best attempt at tripod family pictures.

Porter and Lincoln playing in the wagon.

Since getting a DSLR, I have been trying to get a family picture to print in a large size for our home.  We finally got matching outfits, so we gave it a try.  Using a tripod and self-timer, we got a few decent shots.  I really wanted snow in the pictures, so we may try again if Mother Nature cooperates.

Venting

Porter has learned to drop food down the heater vent.

Porter's favorite game to play, in his high chair, is dropping his food and sippy cup on the floor.  He loves to watch it fall.  I try to sweep after each meal/snack, but he insists on playing with the broom, usually before I finish sweeping.   Porter has learned that food can drop farther down, by putting crumbs down the heater vent.  I usually just close the it, but I should probably just move the high chair farther away from this vent. This is enough venting for now!

Joy School Snack

Decorating graham crackers.

Rather than make gingerbread houses, we decorated graham crackers with frosting, chocolate chips, marshmallows, and candy.  The boys loved it.  Porter likes Joy School too!

Advent Activity Book

Lincoln starting his Advent Calendar Activity Book.

Lincoln still loves art, so we are excited to have an art activity everyday until Christmas.  We love Christmas and all the activities we have planned for this month.