Family Pictures

That's all!

Hahaha, not really, but isn't that the funniest? The first group of pictures came out blurry because we forgot to take the protective case off the phone we were using. However, some are just too cute not to share!

Round 2 turned out more clear, but by the time we got to the whole family, Mickey was done and we couldn't get him to smile.

Guess who's walking and not going back?!

Christmas

Our first Christmas on our own, with no family to visit or invite over. It was small, and mostly quiet. To be honest, at first it was weird with a "now what?" sort of feeling, but once we got going, we had a blast. We LOVED having a day together as a family with no errands to do, nothing to fix, no to-do list, and away from electronics and the Internet. Mostly, we just enjoyed playing together. And it turned out great!

Goose mostly wanted the food in the stockings... :)

The Mr. and I liked taking time with the boys to enjoy each present a bit before moving on to the next present.

And of course, we had to use all that cardboard and wrapping paper for something! It was great!

Matchy-matchy! Mickey loves to match with his brother (he really does- this face was because he was impatient to take the picture).

A Home!

We have a home! And not just A home, OUR home! :) The boys loved running through and exploring their new space.

Goose particularly loved the outdoor addition - that was the first place he went.

Our home was so happy to see us, it quickly shouted "fix me!" Though a stressful and expensive welcome, we are happy to be settled. And the boys are great helpers inside and out of the house - like helping with the leaves, and dishes, and toilets. :)

The first week in, we had guests over and thoroughly enjoyed our time playing, running, and jumping with Gpa V, Gma Donna, and Kelly. We also had a special visit from Gma J. The boys absolutely LOVED having her around for a week. While she was visiting, we took a break from unpacking to go to a Christmas carnival. Mickey asked Santa for candy canes and friends (one candy cane for each friend). Santa was kept asking if there was anything else and didn't know what to say.

The boys also found toys they really want ... Hahaha!