Happy New Years!!!

Peabody Family New Year's Resolutions:

Luke: Learn to use the potty

Paige: Learn to walk

Mommy: Learn to say "no" and have some MOMMY TIME!!

Daddy: Less work, more play!!

Sorry we haven't been able to get many pictures up lately. our computer crashed. we are dead in the water for downloading video and pictures...

Christmas Day -

We went to The Parent's house, the annual tradition. Toys, toys and more toys!! These kids are going to be set for quite some time...

Christmas Eve Night

We had Papa and Grampy over for dinner. I was too excited about all the toys I'm going to get tomorrow that I couldn't think much about anything else. Paige didn't know any better. She was having fun with Papa. I left out cookies and carrots for Santa and his raindeer. Can't wait for tomorrow morning!!!

Mommy and Me making Christmas Cookies for Santa on Xmas Eve -

Today, Mommy and I made some fun sugar cookies for Santa to have when he stops by tonight to deliver all my toys. Mom says he will be very hungry from being out all night long. I probably ate more sugar than I actually put on the cookies but I had a fun time doing it!!

One year check-up!

Paige had her one year checkup today. She weighs 22.6lbs (70%), 30 1/4 inches (75%) and 47 for the head (a whoppin 97%). Who has a melon head??

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAIGE

Our little girl is one year old today :)

Mimi and Nana came to celebrate with us last night. Angie made her cake...which she didn't even dig into TOO much.

Christmas in Boston

This past weekend we went into Boston to celebrate a little pre-holiday gathering with Papa. We had a great dinner at Stephanie's then walked down Newbury Street to the garden to see the lights. The kids loved it...and fun getting dressed up and going into the city!

Just being a couple of big sillies on a snowy holiday weekend :)

First big snowfall for the year...

16 inches. Who said we don't get as much snow here on the Southcoast?? At least it was a Sunday so we had no where to go. Luke's best friend, Jacob's birthday party had to be rescheduled but we did have fun running around outside.

Pretty -


Took everyone some time to get use to the snow again -


BUT not long after, Luke was playing in the snow with Daddy -


Paige made the smart decision to sit this one out -

OUR pony -

Luke looks at Marley the other day, then looks at me and says, "Mommy, Marley is kind of like a pony".

OK, Lets try this again...

He's hiding on the right side this time..

Luke's Stage Debut -

Today, Luke had a Christmas party at his little preschool. Poor Luke got a little overwhelmed at first...

To the little people of 53 Chestnut Street –

I was concerned when Mom left the house with the two of you in tow yesterday and returned without you. I wondered where you could have gone!?! I soon forgot my worries when mom said the “W” word. I was so excited and confused….”ME!! Someone wants to go on a walk with just me. No double stroller in tow. No trip to the playground and I tag along. This was a walk for ONLY ME!” I couldn’t contain my excitement. Once we got going on our run/walk, the surprises continued as Mom took me to the new little pet boutique, Fetch, and told me I could pick out anything in the store!! WOWSERS!!! I don’t think I was ever in a store before and to shop, I really didn’t know what to do with myself. The owner was giving me treats and took a picture of me for the pet board. I picked out my very own Christmas stocking AND some treats. I thought I’d died and gone to heaven. the weekend continued to get better as mom and dad paid AMPLE attention to me. Petted me, talked to me, played with me...On Sunday morning, mom played ball with me in the backyard. It was awesome!!

My reason for starting this letter was to say that although you do bring a type of energy to the house, I think it is best that you probably find another home. I like having mom and dad to myself. I get much more attention when I’m the only child at home.

BUT then…things started to get a bit lonely and by Sunday afternoon I was pretty bored without my wing-man and baby. Please come home soon….I miss you guys :)
Love, Marley

There is a Mullet amoung us!!

Mullet: The mullet is a hairstyle that is short at the front and sides, and long in the back. Widely panned as a lowbrow and unappealing hairstyle, and facetiously referred to as "business up front, party out back,".

Paige is sportin' quite the Mullet these days. Check her out...

Short and tidy in the front -


Long and wild in the back -


Side mullet -


Paige-y LOVES her Mullet. We decided that until she looks like this, we'll let her keep it :)

Polar Express Night

Luke's school had a little Polar Express holiday party Thursday night at the village Fire Station. Miss Scarlett read the Polar Express book while the kids had cookies and juice. After, Santa came and gave the kids little gift bags (Paige also managed to sneak in a couple secs with the big guy!) Luke told Santa AGAIN what he wanted this year. The kids also got to take a ride in an old school fire truck..FUN FUN!!

Luke and Jacob being a big sillies..



"Listen good Santa...I want a dinosaur!"



"Who are you and why do I keep seeing your face everywhere these days?"

Gingerbread Time!!!

Luke and I made our first annual gingerbread house this week. Luke was VERY excited about the idea of decorating the house. He lasted 3.6 seconds before he lost interest AND he ate more candies then he actually put on the house. BUT it was a good time none the less. Every morning since he has been asking "Can I eat my gingerbread house, Mommy!"

When was Jesus born??

Christmas Fun at Wilson Farms!!

This was the fun day that would not stop! After my party, we met up with Mimi and my cousins for some fun at Wilson Farm. They had cookie decorating, ornament making, candy eating (I kind of made that one up) and all sorts of other fun things. AND the big man himself also made an appearance. Santa was walking around handing out candy. I was able to slip it to him that I wanted cars and a rocket ship. I already told him in Hershey BUT that was a couple weeks ago…he might have forgotten by now.

Petting Santa’s Reindeer –


Where were the others??? -


Paige, being a big silly with Mimi -


Pretty!!!



Enjoying the cookie making –


And the cookie eating –