First Snow

We have had a few flurries here and there over the past few weeks. I am sure that the first sight of white flakes falling from the sky had children everywhere searching for boots and sleds. My kids think that when they see flurries that it means inches upon inches to frolic in. Nope, not the case here. Not yet anyway! This morning we got a little more than flurries but not enough to even call a coating. I did get a few good pictures - with just minutes to spare. After I went back in the house the sun came out and the snow melted right before my eyes. Glad my timing was spot on. Well, this time anyway. Still loving my camera and having so much fun with it! I don't know if the pictures are big enough here, but you can actually see the specific flakes in some photos.

melted snow

M&M Fun!

Justin, for once, ate a pretty good lunch today. So, I decided to reward him with a few M&Ms. He loves them and will do just about anything for chocolate. He had fun playing with them on the high chair tray, but it wasn't long before they all disappeared!

making his selection

a few too many at once?funny boysilly facesthe boys taught him this

Philly at Sunset

I feel so removed from the city where we live, but I guess these pictures prove that we are a suburb of Philadelphia. I took these pictures on a small bridge within walking distance of our house. It was really cold and the wind was piercing coming off the river, but I like how the pictures turned out. Next time, I have to get there a bit sooner, I missed the really bright colors of the sunset.

Sleeping Like A Baby

Justin fell asleep in the car today. I carried him into the house and put him in the chair. He was obviously still tired, and try as he might, he could not stay awake! His eyes were just a little too heavy. My Mom and I stood there and watching his eyes blink slower and slower. It was so cute to watch him fall asleep. There is nothing cuter than a sleeping kid!

still putting up a fight

fast asleep
so cute!

End of soccer, lots more football

Brian had his last soccer game today and then won 4-0. The last time they played this team it ended in a tie, so it was great for the kids to get a win! And a win on the last game of the season is great too! Brian played a great game, but no goals. He ended the season with two goals. I am so proud of how hard he worked and how hard he tried - every practice and every game it gave it his all!

Joe and the Ravens did not have as good of a game. They played the Giants, and were really not expected to win. They lost 30-10 and had a better second half than first. Joe was 20/33 for 164 yards with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. One of the interceptions was not his fault though! We are going to the game next Sunday - Ravens vs. Eagles in Baltimore! So excited!

Got Heat?

Okay, so I had to break down and turn the heat on a little over a week ago. It pains me to pay those ever increasing utility bills! But we woke up one morning and the boys thought is was so neat that they could see their breath in the living room! Sean said, "Cool Mom! I can usually only do this outside!" So, that was my clue that it might be time to get the temperature in the house above 50 degrees!

Well, ever since then, Justin has been obsessed with the heat registers. He waits until he hears the heat come on and then runs to sit by the vent. He laughs as the warm air blows his hair all about. Maybe this is another clue for me that the boy needs a haircut! His favorite one is in the kitchen and he moves the stools under the counter out of the way to get a good seat! I was babysitting Macie today and she tried to steal a bit of his warm air - he was not having any of that and definitely let her know it!!!

happy baby

letting Macie know to back off
blowing hair

Baby No

This is how things have gone lately with Justin - can you guess what his favorite word is?

Me - Are you ready for bed?
Justin - No

Me - It's time for dinner.
Justin - No

Me - Do you want to got outside?
Justin - No

Me - Do you want a snack?
Justin - No

Me - Let's put your shoes on.
Justin - No

Me - Come here so I can change you.
Justin - No

Me - Do you want to play cars?
Justin - No

Me - Do you want your milk`?
Justin - No

Me - Do you want a lollipop?
Justin - yummmmmm!

Miscellaneous Pictures

Just trying out some camera settings and trying to figure out how to use some advanced options that I have been overlooking for years. It was just so easy to put everything on automatic and snap pictures, now I want more!!! What do you think?