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 –

Christmas Party –

After digging through their stockings on Sunday, we all got dressed and went to a Christmas party for Luke and friends! We do a swap gift so everyone had something to open, even the babies this time…

Sweet little Katie -


Little Paige, opening her gift -


We “tried” to do the couch picture BUT Luke was even more evasive than usual, not sitting for more than 3 seconds before he jumped ship. I am happy to report that at least I do have one child that will sit nice for a picture. Little Paige was loving the picture session.

A single picture taken before Luke escapes -


This is typical, Luke "wild man" Peabody as the other original 4 members of the group look on in horror -


That's OK, we'll fill his seat with another Peabody and looks like baby Olivia (Will's little sister) made this picture -

SAINT NICK’S DAY!!!

Sunday morning was Saint Nick’s Day. The kids (and Marley too!) woke up to a stocking full of goodies. Just a taste of what Christmas will be like this year!

Thanksgiving –

On Thanksgiving Day, we went to Cincinnati to spend the rest of the week. The best part about Cincinnati was staying in the hotel. I got to stay in my own BIG BIG bed. I was lovin’ it.

We went to Grandpa’s side of the family. Everyone got to meet Paige and I got to play with the “big kids”




The Saturday after Thanksgiving, we went to downtown Cincinnati to see the Christmas decorations and the trains. Mommy used to do the same thing every year as a kid. We went with my little friend Maria and her sister, Cara.




After all that we were lucky enough to find an ice skating rink in the middle of the city square area. Santa was there too! Daddy was REAL excited to get me on skates for the first time. It was big fun skating with Mommy and Daddy. Daddy said I did real good! I can’t wait to skate again soon!

Trip to Ohio

We spent the week before Thanksgiving in Columbus with Grandma and Grandpa. It was big fun. I think they have more toys then I do at home!! I played toys inside and out all day every day! Paige was lovin’ the toys this trip too!

We also made muffins and cookies, went to the pond to feed the duckies, went to the playground, read books, raked leaves, visited with Uncle Dave, the list goes on!

Hershey…here we come!!

We went on a road trip for Thanksgiving. We drove to Ohio to visit Grandma and Grandpa. It is a long time in the car to get to their house…at least that is what mommy and daddy said. Seems like I would fall asleep and wake up and we were there! On the way there we stopped in Hershey to visit my good friend Cooper and his family. I hadn’t seen him since our trip there in May but we picked up right where we left off. He is big fun to hang out with. Paigey even has a friend her own size. Cooper’s brother, Brandt, is only 6 weeks younger than her. Works out perfect!!

Paige playing with Brandt –


The 4 amigos –


We went to Chocolate World too! They have a whole big huge house made all out of candy. I wanted to eat it! Santa was there too!!! I sat on his lap with Paige and told him what I want for Christmas – “cars”




Checking out the cool display -

Where The Wild Things Are...

In late 2007, we had problems with “our little wild man” destroying things around the house…


Jump ahead 2 years. While Marley has settled down, looks like we have a whole new generation of “wild things” around the house…

Hi Ronald!

Luke has really been into middle names lately. He loves to ask what everyone’s middle name is then proceeds to call everyone by that name. He often says “Mommy, what is Alyson doing?” OR when daddy comes home from work “Hi Ronald. Mommy, Ronald is home!” He is a piece of work!! And he has given all his stuffed animals middle names. Coincidently, all are “Ryder”

Looks like we have a future pole dancer among us…

Marley and Me...

Marley is soooo good with the kids. He LOVES to be right there...baths…bedtime…feeding (especially feeding time!) he is always right there. Sometimes he is TOO much right there. Being 95lbs and having no social awareness, he often gets in the way. But we love him all the same :)