Early birthday party/going away party -

Luke and his little friend Charlotte had a joint early birthday party/going away party for Luke with his school friends on Friday after school.  It was at a skating rink in Newport, RI on the wharf.  It was a nice chance to say goodbye to the families at St Phil's that we've gotten to know over the last few years.  We will miss our St Phil's family for sure! 

First snow of the season....

Lucky for Luke, he was off school that day.  So excited to see those snow drops fall.  He was missing his partner in crime, Marley.  Marley LOVES the first snowfall of the season, runs around outside like a crazy man, much like what Luke did.  No doubt he is enjoying lots of snow up north.

and Ali makes three...

Luke and Paige are still so very excited about their new little sister.  The biggest problem we have is getting them off her when she is trying to sleep or not going in and waking her up when she is already sleeping.  They love to give her kisses.  Paige is my big helper with bathtime and loves doing diaper changes.  I clean the dirty one and she puts the clean one on. 

Always wanting to hold her -

Ali's first bath -

 Always wants to hold her standing up, thinks this is an adult thing to do because Paige is not allowed to hold her standing up -

 Lots and lots and lots of kisses -

Early Christmas -

We celebrated Christmas with Grandma and Grandpa early, better than doing it over Skype the day of!

Notice the yule log in the background...very festive -

 Big thank you hugs -

 Even mommy got some nice things -



More visitors....

Uncle John and Chrissie came for a visit to meet little baby Ali.  Grandpa and Grandma came for a visit and Papa came down to meet her too!