New Years Eve

Kim and I were able to go out on New Years Eve. Grandma and Albie took care of the kids. You can tell how much fun they all had from the pictures.

Vacation is over

Our vacation is ending. The kids have returned to school, twice a week. We had a wonderful time with Grandma, Albie and Uncle Chris. The kids are adjusting to the comparatively limited attention the past few days, but they are happy and healthy.

Christmas Pictures

Christmas Time

We are having a wonderful Holiday season. I believe that I was more excited about Christmas than the kids. Grandma, Albie and Uncle Chris have been in town. Jack Jack walks around saying "Uncle Chris, Uncle Chris," even now that Uncle Chris has left. It has been very nice having the extra help, and the kids love the attention.
Christmas eve mass was a bit more challenging than weekly masses. Kim, Caitlin, Grandma and Jack had seats. Albie, Chris and I stood in the back. The kids did about as well as could be expected. Caitlin took a little while to fall asleep, but not bad. It took almost all day to open Christmas presents. Thank you to everyone who helped with presents. Santa brought Caitlin a doll house and Jack a small ride on ATV.

Caitlin's First Recital

Caitlin had her first recital this evening. It was very entertaining for us, Jack may disagree. The crowd filled the entire church. Anyway, enjoy her class' rendition of Rudolph without her dance moves.

Thanksgiving

We celebrated Thanksgiving at the Ray's house. Jack and Caitlin behaved very well, and the dinner was delicious. We missed everyone in California and Connecticut. We are excited about the upcoming Christmas visits from Grandma, Albie and Chris.

Caitlin developed her own dance steps to Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer.

Skiing in the backyard

Caitlin got her first taste of skiing in our backyard. We had only an inch or so of snow, but it was a good place to start. She had a lot of fun, even though she fell over after about four feet. Jack is getting used to a sled. Hopefully with some more practice he will start having more fun.