The Holidays 2010

First it has to be said, we are so fortunate to have so much family surrounding us.  We had such a wonderful Christmas weekend, we were able to visit, eat delicious food, and relax.  What more can one really ask for?  On Christmas Eve we headed up to Cambridge to see Dean, Ronda, Nick, Adam, and Great Gramma Audrey.  Dennis, Joanna, and Alyssa joined us as well.  Bronson and Toby played outside, which came in handy on Christmas day!

Miles spent a little time outside as well....

With his daddy.....

Grampa Dean drove the kids around on a sled behind his tractor.....

Miles and Dylan got a turn too and Bronson followed the whole way!

Miles played a little guitar with Uncle Dennis....

and decided it would be a good idea to put a basketball box over his head....oh the things he comes up with!

Playing with Aunt Joanna and his new basketball....

Christmas morning.... Santa brought Miles this little blue chair....and lots of other stuff....

Bronson loves his new toy that Vinnie and Melissa sent... can't wait to bring it to the lake this summer...

In the afternoon Jamie, Jerritt, and my parents came.  Jamie and I were very excited to get our "granny forks".  My mom has had one for years, it is possible that they are known by another name, but we have always called them granny forks.  They have wooden handles and very thin tines.  Perfect for poking potatoes, rotating hot dogs (Jamie's favorite use), and many other things.  You can only find them in antique shops now, as far as we know.  I have already used mine a couple of times!

Here's Mooma playing Santa, she is always so wonderfully meticulous when she passes out gifts on Christmas day.  

Awww, good picture........

See the tv in the background, that was our big gift from my parents and Dylan's mom and step-dad, a 46 inch flat screen.  We were speechless when they gave it to us!

Aunt Jamie got Miles this little recliner, it is the perfect size for him.....

And for Mooma.....

Uncle Dennis, Aunt Joanna, and Alyssa got Miles this little tent for Christmas, he LOVES it!  

He was having such a good time in it Christmas day.....

so was Mooma.....

On Sunday we went up to Alburgh to celebrate Christmas with everyone up there.  We had a lot of fun.  I rented some Wii games from blockbuster that were a bit of a hit.  Here are Martha, Libby, Steve (Libby's boyfriend) and Asa.  

Robert was excited to get his floor mats.....

Great Grampa Russell was there too, Miles was having a lot of fun playing with him!

That was our whirlwind Christmas weekend.  We had such a great time, Miles was such a trooper through it all.  It was so nice to see everyone, it was so nice to be able to spend some quality time with everyone.  We hope that you all had a wonderful Holiday season.  Happy New Year!!!  

Jenny xxoo

Thanksgiving and more!

Okay, okay, I know!  It has been a long time since I last posted.  So with out offering too many excuses I will give you a quick update on Thanksgiving and a couple birthdays....  

Thanksgiving day was spent at my parents house, my mom made and excellent meal we were able to enjoy some extra company with my Uncle Ross and a surprise visit from my Uncle Stuart.  Miles had a great time, but unfortunately he wouldn't touch any of the food.  Oh well, maybe next year.  We just have to keep trying, right?

Miles and MooMa always have a good time together!

The guys enjoyed watching a little football.....

While the rest of us cleaned up after dinner.... (just kidding guys!)

The day after Thanksgiving we went up to Alburgh and had another delicious meal, but I don't have any photos of that....sorry.  

I think one of the best things about winter is the way it turns children into a turtle flipped onto its shell... Don't worry he wasn't stressed out, he made himself fall and was having fun rolling around.  So far Miles loves being outside in the winter, but that really shouldn't surprise us too much, ever since he was born he loved being outside.   

We celebrated Jamie and Dylan's birthdays.  They are only five days (and a couple years apart) so we tend to celebrate their birthdays with another delicious meal made my mom, this year it was pot roast, it was so good!

So was the carrot cake.  Don't they look so cute!

Miles took in a little Baby Einstein with my parents after we had our cake, he can, sometimes, sit like that for an entire half hour video!  Probably the most still he his all day long until bedtime.  

We had a little Holiday concert for Miles' childcare center.  The teachers all sang very well, the kids had no idea what was going on, can you see Miles?  He is all the way on the right being held by one of the teachers.

Later that night, or possibly another night shortly there after he fell right to sleep...

  

Stay tuned for more!!!!  Hope you are all well!  

Jenny xxoo

Miles'tones, birthdays, and fall oh my!!!

Okay, okay, I know, I know...it has been far too long since I posted any news about the family.  However, as the saying goes, no news is good news.  Things are well here, we have been busy.  It has taken a little while to get back into the swing of things, with school starting up for me and Dylan working a lot of overtime it seems crazy that October is almost over!

In my last post I told you about the end of our summer, and at the very end of the summer was, of course, Miles' first birthday!  We had a great time, we had a little get together at my parents house, everyone was so generous and Miles was such a trooper.  We planned his party for after his nap so we didn't have to worry about a tired Miles.  It worked out so well, he clapped after every present, and do you believe he sat in the chair the entire time we unwrapped his presents!

It is hard to believe it has already been a year!!!

 This is the little scooter Dylan and I got for Miles for his birthday.  It is still a little big for him, but I think he is going to love it in no time!

The cupcake adventure went slowly, Miles isn't really into "trying new foods" once he took a little lick off of my finger it was all over!

Our baby definitely has a sweet tooth!

Miles was the lucky recipient of a Barnes and Noble gift certificate as well as a little money and I went a little crazy at the store and scored some major books, which by the way he LOVES to read!

Miles and Dylan enjoy doing their homework together.

Did I mention how much Miles LOVES ravioli?  Does everyone have a picture of themselves looking like this?

We took a little family photo, not bad for using the timer, right?

Then Miles had a little photo shoot out in the yard, doesn't he look like he is channeling his inner model?

Need I say anything at all...

Turning into the best of friends....

He is really workin' it....

So as you noticed from the last couple pics, Miles has a little Nike running suit that he got from his grandpa Dean.  It was the first day he was able to wear the whole ensemble, my mom and I had to hem all of his pants, his size 12 month legs aren't long enough for the 18 month belly he has....awww.  Anyway, Jamie got a good one of him at my folk's house, I mean really, do you think he is trying?

Okay, then there is the hat I got him, it is a little big and yes there are mittens stuck to the side, but it is seriously cute, although he doesn't look to thrilled about it...

This picture is just to cute to leave out of the blog....  He loves to help me do laundry and I just couldn't resist putting him in the dryer, he did not want to come out though...

Here is a little video clip of Miles and his current shenanigans.  if you have the time I think it would probably bring a smile to your face, it is about 2 minutes or so.  The last part of the video is Miles walking around with Bronson's ball, (yes I said walking...he is walking now and our world is turned upside down) Miles loves to walk around and get Bronson to chase him.  It is really cute!  Enjoy!  Hope all is well with you!!! Take care!!!!

Jenny xxoo

The End of Summer

It is hard to believe the summer is over and school is back in session!  Because we were so busy and there is so much to share I am basically going to do this in photos with some captions, please enjoy!

Unfortunately, we had to say good-bye to the baby whisperer.  Meme just has a way with Miles, which makes him putty in her hands...

We were able to enjoy a concert in the park....

We got to hang out with Uncle Laughton and Aunt Libby for a day....

Miles was also able to spend sometime with Megan....

And Great Aunt Martha.....

Miles is quite the active man, he craves things to climb on.....

We went to the park.......

Miles got to hang out with his cousin Caden a bunch.....

We tried hard to beat the heat....

We went to the Champlain Valley Fair and spent lots of time looking at the animals....

Small and large.....this is Crocket, he is a 3100 pound ox...a beautiful beast!

And, because we know people Miles got to sit on him!  It was wonderful!

We were able to meet up with our little Miss Ella, and it was a joyous reunion...hard to believe they are both going to be 1 in less than a week!

We went to a wedding and Miles got to meet his cousin Marley...what  a doll!

We went to a birthday party for Ava, she turned 2!

Miles went in the "jumpy house" with aunt Jamie, he LOVED it!

And, did I mention how much Miles likes to climb?

So proud.....

And, down he goes........

And if you havn't seen enough photos here are some more to leave you with...hope all is well with all of you!!!!  Take care and check back sort of soon!  A big birthday coming up to share with you all!

Jenny xxoo