1st Snow Day

Today was the first real snow of the season...we got about 2 inches overnight, which isn't a lot...but it was enough to coat the ground and wake up with the powdery white stuff everywhere. The high was only 21 degrees, so when I took the babies outside, we could only stay out for a few minutes...but enough to have them bundled in their snow suits, and definitely enough to call it their very first snow day. It was cute, and I loved taking pictures (however rudimentary) of our abominable snowbabies :)

Play time with Daddy

A few weeks ago, we took advantage of one of the last warm-ish days of the year and had some playtime outside in the backyard. Steve was home and everyone was enjoying the sunshine. Of course, I was the photographer in residence ;)

"Card Carrying" Member of...Shutterfly

So, every year, I harass Steve mercilessly because I insist on sending out family Christmas cards. I can't help it; I love sending and receiving them every December. I love reading about what all of our friends and family are up to and saying 'hi' in return. This year, Shutterfly is promoting their new 2010 holiday card line with a promotion for all of us bloggers. So, if you're late in the game this year (like I am), it's worth paying attentin.

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Tree Hugger

This year, we opted not to go upstate to cut down our own Christmas tree as we have since we moved to New York. Steve and I just couldn't bring ourselves to make the trek, babies in tow, on only three hours of sleep. So, instead, Daddy went to the firehouse a block away, picked out a tree on his own and carried it back to the house...yes, he has some serious muscles ;) What a guy

Thanks and Giving...

This year, we are thankful that the babies didn't decide to "re"share their meal with us on Turkey Day...
We spent the day, just the four of us (and Maxx of course), at home listening to Christmas songs and making a yummy dinner. Turkey, stuffing, cranberry-jalapeno relish, sauteed artichokes, and yummy pumpkin pie. And, I decided the babies needed festive hats so I made them each a little Indian headdress. Granted, my original option was a pilgrim hat but they became way too long and involved so this is what we ended up with :) Gobble Gobble

A very merry birthday to...Daddy!

This was the first year we celebrated Steve's birthday with the babies...Not that we're wild party animals, but we have made a point to go out and make the day special for him in the past. This year, we kept it a little more low-key. Lunch with daddy at his favorite restaurant/bar during the day, then birthday dinner and cupcakes at home at night. It was a fun day. Happy 39th birthday to the most rockin' daddy!