A fun snowy Saturday…

We had a fun day with boys (after a VERY long week of work).

Andrew and Dad started the morning off with a trip to the doughnut shop. We later took the boys sledding – Andrew LOVED it – he could not go fast enough. We started off slow but in the end, we were pushing him as fast as we could and he was going down solo!
Harrison seemed to have fun too but I could not see his smile as we went down the hill (no tears for sure). He just wants to be like his big brother and do anything he does. :)
We ended the day making our first Gingerbread house – a mess for sure --- but defiantly fun and great smiles in the end!

Colder temperatures and more snow coming tonight!!!

Harrison is offically a walker!

Harrison is walking! Over the past few weeks, Harrison has been getting braver and braver in the walking department. And last weekend, he really took off right across the room – over and over again! Is freedom has opened up and he is quite excited about it.

Life will never be the same.

Mom, Dad and Andrew are quite proud of their little guy too. We were ready for this moment!

Christmas in the air!

Christmas is defiantly in the air for us!!!

Already 4 Santa sightings (yes, crazy - with no tears and all smiles) and all the decorations are up (including a fresh cut tree from a farm). We went to a local Christmas parade and the village tree lighting. Not to mention - too many sweets already as the advent house is helping us count down the days until Christmas.

AND Christmas cards went out today (that one was a big one for Mom!)

Happy Thanksgiving!

We had a very nice Thanksgiving and are thankful for everything we have. We had a few days off from work and we enjoyed the time with the boys.

Our morning started with pancakes and the Macy's day parade. Andrew just loved seeing the big balloons!

Then we headed over to an annual soccer game in our new neighborhood. Then we headed over to a neighbors for appetizers. We have a great new neighborhood that has become our extended family up here! The boys napped and we went to our friend's - the Rogowski's for dinner. Meredith did a great job with everything! The boys had a great time playing (not sure they really ate too much!)

We finished our weekend with a trip to the tree farm to cut down a Christmas tree and then decorated the house. We are getting ready for Christmas now!

Another Birthday Celebration!

Two birthdays in one week! Bill turned 33 today.

We enjoyed more cinnamon rolls in the morning and a nice Mexican dinner prepared by our nanny Lauren tonight. It was delicious!

Andrew once again had fun helping blow out the candles and open presents - not sure he understands it is not his day! :) I do think that Dad enjoyed his!

A trip to Colorado in November (late post)

In November, the boys and I took a trip out to Colorado to see sister, Diana and her family. The boys enjoyed hanging out with their cousins and I enjoyed seeing everyone too, including my new niece! Wish we could do it more often!

Harrison Turns 1!

Our little boy is growing up - today he turned 1! The day started off with cinnamon rolls for breakfast and ended with presents, a pasta dinner and of course a birthday cupcake. Such a sweet and happy little guy that we feel lucky to have in our family.

Big brother Andrew was a great help opening presents (and playing with them) as well as eating the cupcakes too!

Happy Birthday Harrison!

Leaf jumping!

Fall fun in the leaves! (Harrison was napping and missed out this time).

Happy Halloween!!!

A fun Halloween with the boys! One cute dragon and one cute monkey! :) Perhaps just too much candy!

Pumpkin Patch Fun!

The pictures speak for themselves....too much fun! I wish we could do it again - next year for sure! Come join us!

McCrossen Family visits Chicago!

My sister Katie, her husband Chad and my niece Ella came to Chicago to visit for a long weekend. We had a nice time exploring Chicago, taking the kids to a music class and going to a pumpkin patch and just hanging out. I hope they come back again soon! Ella is the sweetest little girl and kept up with her cousins very well!