First Day of School -

Today was Paige's first day of school. She was excited, cool, calm and collected. She woke up this morning knowing exactly what she wanted to do when she got there - PAINT! As soon as she walked in the room and said HI to her teacher, she was off to paint. I found out later she painted a tomato.

Sounds like her first day went very well. She gives me all sorts of information (not like another someone who used to tell me "I'll talk about it later, mommy". Paige told me all about the book they read and the story her teacher told them and it was Brennan's birthday so they had pirate cupcakes and she ate it all and she went on the playground but the swings were full but she waited for a swing to open up....it went on and on...Gotta love the differences between boys and girls.

Kinda sad for Mom, my little girl is off to school :( I'm glad she likes it! She was so tired she crashed in the car and was dead weight coming into the house.

Happy New Year!!

Since we didn't end up going to NH for NYE, we had some friends over for a "kids" pizza party. Luke was lovin' the party planning. He set the table and was So excited for HIS New Year's party. Kids stayed up late 9:30pm and mommy fell asleep 6 minutes before the ball dropped.

Christmas Videos -

Christmas Day Celebration -

We celebrated at the Parent's house this year once again. Great time. More presents for the kids. More lovin' it. The both got scooters. Had to get out there and try them out!

He Came!!!

Kids must have been extra good this year, Santa did not disappoint. The kids were so excited for all their gifts. Luke was especially excited this year. He was on the Christmas high from Christmas Eve straight through the day after playing with all his toys. He was so excited for everything he opened. It was very cute.
Paige was very grateful. Even before she opened a gift, she would say "it is just what I wanted". She said that just about everything she got.



Stockings first -
Lovin' the stockings -


Luke got Daddy a football from his school Santa's workshop. SO excited for him to open it. Luke also got me some gloves and Paige a little piggie (cat toy - but we won't mention that) Luke was very generous this year :)





Talking about who heard what last night -

Santa Prep -

Getting everything ready for Santa on Christmas Eve. We were very busy indeed!

Cookies to make for Santa -
Tracking Santa's progress online -
Something for Santa too -

The spread including Luke's wish list (ya know, cause it's never too late!)-

One child was so excited, another was tired and cranky. We won't say which is which -


Reindeer food -

She's Three

Opening Grandma and Grandpa's presents earlier in the day -


Paige is sneaky! She found one of her gifts (supposed to be for Christmas) and in the last couple weeks, disappears whenever she can, locks the door to the basement (where her gift was hidden) and plays with it. I tried to explain that since her birthday was coming up we had gifts for her and wanted them to be a surprise. That does not phase her. She is sneaky that one! And when we gave it to her she said. "OH just like the one in the basement!" Nice Paige, very nice!


Mimi came for dinner. We had dinner, presents and cake!

Can't believe little girl Paige is THREE YEARS OLD!! I officially do not have a baby anymore!

Birthday Videos

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Videos -

Check out Paige saying "THATS MY BROTHER" in one of the videos...

Joseph and the school pageant

Luke's last day of school before the holidays was today. They had a little nativity pageant and the classroom Christmas party.

The pageant was really too cute. Luke was Joseph. He was DEAD serious. Much different than the other times we've seen him in the class performances. Mrs. O'Connor must have told them not to wave or call for us because Luke was totally into character when we walked in. So funny! (I'll try to post video soon)

After the pageant, it was time to party. Paige somehow muscled her way into taking part in the cookie decorating/art stations.

Luke is so thrilled with St. Phils. He loves it there. Loves everything about school. We feel very grateful to have found such a great learning environment for the kids!

Joesph -



Cookie Time!!
Art with feet. The kids got a kick out of getting their feet painted. I'm just waiting for them to try this at home...with markers....

Lots of activites at the class party. reindeer food making, jingle bell making, art and snacks!!
The class
I love this picture, Luke and his teacher, Mrs. O'Connor.