Snow Day!

Obligatory "snow in the south" freak out post below...here's your warning!

We've gotten the first 5" of a supposed 20-24" snow storm and I figured I'd go ahead and post some pictures while we're still loving the snow. A made it longer than both of us expected (he hates cold as much as this girl!), which meant ample photo ops. So far we've been sledding, made snow angels & pirates, and snow sharks, and had fun digging and running in the snow. 

And don't forget Fella of course...I think he is really a snow dog at heart! 

Happy 2016!

I didn't post around Christmas but unsurprisingly the world didn't stop...I've been a bit tired and preoccupied. 

But, that's no reason to start of 2016 on the wrong foot...especially the two small feet that walked 4 miles across DC on Saturday. Can you believe this kid? And he didn't complain or slow down until the last few blocks...

We had fun exploring 2 Smithsonians in some amazing January weather. 

We had a blast. I can't wait to take him to the others and see the monuments up close! Until next time DC...

All of the Inflatables

In annual tradition we travelled across town to see the spectacle that is Santa on Mountainview. 

It seems impossible but this year is probably even better. It seems as though the Mountainview house's neighbor has now fully extended the lights to the corner and it really makes that walk up even more spectacular. 

But don't worry...Santa didn't disappoint. Rudolph was there to greet us 

And there's the big guy just inside too!

We managed to grab a shot wth the Avengers in Hooville...

And a family photo too...

If you haven't been yet, head on over. You can't miss it off 20S (you can even see it from 64). It won't disappoint and will bring holiday cheer to even the grinchiest of you out there!

Walking in the Sea of Santas

Well Thanksgiving has passed and we ate our fill of turkey and cranberries. Now we're moving along to Christmas and are getting our fill of Santa too! We already saw Santa a few weeks ago with John and his older son. The boys loved making Gingerbread houses and hearing the Grinch Who Stole Christmas before getting some QT with the big guy. (No sneak peaks yet!)

Today we took the event a little further and decided to participate in Arc of the Piedmont's Santa Fun Run & Walk.

Ready for the Santa Walk!

A was even excited to do it, so we walked the event (it was only 1 mile) and he kept it up for a strong half of the walk before getting on mine and then Daddy's shoulders. It was fun seeing the sea of others dressed up like Santa and his elves...we may even have to make it a new tradition!

Happy happy birthday!

Today we celebrate 4 years of happiness and craziness with our fun loving A. He certainly has a huge personality and makes his presence and opinion known, and we wouldn't have it any other way. He also gives the best hugs, snuggles and high fives of anyone out there. Here's to many more buddy!

Halloween catchup

I know I'm a week behind, but at least you're getting cute pictures of Halloween, right? I love Halloween. In fact it is quickly becoming a favorite holiday. I've expounded plenty on my love of all things fall, so it's only natural I would love making jack o' lanterns and dressing up. Plus candy. All of the candy, that I can now steal...I mean share...from my kid!

But when you get the opportunity to celebrate such a fun holiday, why must it be confined to just one costume? Nonsense I say. Every kid should have at least one costume, preferably 3. Kyle and I only had 1, but that's more than most adults! Now on to the pictures. 

Costume 1 is the family costume - the Peanuts gang (Sally, Charlie Brown, Linus and Snoopy)

Costume 2 is a bit more obscure for you non-toddler parents...Marshall from Paw Patrol, the current favorite cartoon in our home. 

I don't have a picture of costume 3 as it was at school and he was a caterpillar, but for your final viewing pleasure, here is a shot of the madness that is Halloween. How can you not love a holiday that brings this big a smile?

Until next year when we get to dress up all over again!

 

Harvest time

A few weeks ago A went on his first school field trip. What?! Where does the time go?! They went to an apple orchard and picked apples and learned all about how apples grow. We've been going as a family since he was in the belly, so of course we had to go again as a family. Here are a few highlights. 

There's a nice one!

We carried the apples out, he lead Fella. 

Some wheels to help carry the bounty. 

And of course, a donut finish!