Our Day Out

The winters in Maine can be long and cold. Ok they ARE COLD AND LONG. This winter hasn't been too cold, but it's still LONG. Cabin fever is definitely getting the best of us. So, my group of Mommy friends met at the Bangor Children's Museum last Friday. It was a blast. Jacob and Olivia played with their friends for hours and hours. We returned home and the kids were tired and cranky, but it was so worth it!

Here are just a couple of photos of the kids having fun:

Giggles and Spinning

Dinner and a show:

Nana and Papa

Nana and Papa came for a weekend visit. There is nothing like a little visit from them to renew us all. Jacob and Olivia adore them and it's so wonderful to know that we will see them again so soon. I swore I would never do it again, but I am driving to VT, solo with the kids in Feb.
Yes, I am a tad bit crazy!

My Girl

I've got sunshine on a cloudy day.

When it's cold outside, I've got Olivia Mae.

I guess, you'd say, what can make me feel this way?

It's My Girl, My Girl, My Girl.

Talkin' about My Girl, My Girl.

I sing this song to my girl everyday!

Happy New Year

We were scheduled to drive to Vermont for New Year's. A storm front developed causing us to cancel our trip and stay home. We were disappointed, but it turns out that this was a very good idea! We got at least 2 feet of snow, here in Maine and VT even more. In preparation for the storm, I went grocery shopping (along with everyone else in the area) and also bought 2 sleds. We took Jacob sledding for the first time and it was a huge hit. We thought he wouldn't like it, but he surprised us both and said, "Jacob want to do that again!".

The sledding hill is just down the street from our house. I'm sure we will go again soon.

Holiday JOY

We had a JOYFUL holiday season around here. Olivia celebrated her first Christmas and it feels like she has always been a part of "us", this family. Jacob is just adores her and says things like; "Olivia's my sister" and "I love this baby". He also says to me, "Mommy, you are a great Mommy". And, NO I don't have to prompt him! He is a very loving boy. We spent the holiday hanging out at home and just enjoying our family time. Granna and Pop were here, which made things special for us all. A much needed break for Mommy and Daddy (sleeping in until 10 AM, WOW) and endless playmates for Jacob and Olivia.

Here are some of my favorite photos from the holidays:.

Here Comes Santa Claus

We paid a visit to Santa this year. Last year we skipped it, as I knew Jacob would freak out. He did OK after he warmed up a bit. He got close enough to let Santa touch him and to tell him very quickly "I want Cranky the Crane and a Water Tower for my Train Table". Literally as fast as he could get the words out. Olivia sat on that strange man's lap and was quite patient with me. I wanted a photo of them together. As soon as she looked behind her she began to cry. Of course I rescued her, but I had to snap the photo first!

Here is our Christmas Tree Adventure:

We walked through the lot to find just the right tree!

And here it is:

On the way home, Jacob reached out and said, "Livi, hold my hand"

THE NEXT DAY:

OUR FIRST SNOW

Jacob loves to play in the snow. It is going to be a fun winter!