Valentine's Day 2011

We celebrated Valentine's Day eating Cookie Bouquet Hearts from Grandma and Papa.

Then we did some candy heart graphing. This was a versatile activity for the kids. They each were able to do it at their own level and all enjoyed.

Charlotte and Bear - 1 year

I can't believe a year has past.
Look how big she is.
Getting her to stand still for the photo was quite the challenge.

Charlotte's Birthday Party 2011

We had Charlotte's birthday party yesterday. Grandma, Papa and Uncle Rick came over. Grandma made the cake. The clowns were very cute. And Charlotte enjoyed her cake. She grabbed the clown and stuffed it in her mouth.














The following videos are of Charlotte's opening her presents. Although you'll get to see her up close because she kept charging her mommy who was holding the camera.

Happy 1st Birthday, Charlotte!

For Charlotte's birthday she got play silks. It was a bunch of 8 -3x3 colorful silk squares. At first the box was more interesting than the gift but soon she was having fun.

And her brothers and sister were thankful it was her birthday and she was sharing her presents.

The Blizzard of 2011

Joe Singing the Cat in the Hat Song

Pictures with my Tripod

Pinewood Derby 2011

Ben's Pinewood Derby car was all ready to go but Ben unfortunately was running a fever. So, Amelia took his place. His car won 2 races and lost 2 races. He did a great job. Here are some pictures and some video of the big event.

Charlotte the Climber

Charlotte the Walker

Christmas at Grandma and Papa's

We went to my mom and dad's for Christmas day. Before everyone arrive we opened gifts from my parents. Here are some snapshots and videos of the gifts.

Charlotte and Bear - 11 months

Christmas Morning

Santa arrived bringing lots of great presents.

Ben received a street hockey set, a stomp rocket, and a cardboard spaceship.

Mia received a Felicity doll and accessories, and a cardboard house.

Joe received a Sid the Science Kid microphone, dinosaur train toys, and a cardboard castle.

Charlotte received a stroller, a bath fountain, and a name puzzle stool.

The three older kids received a cardboard playset.

Merry Christmas!

Opening Presents Christmas Eve

Happy Birthday, Jesus!

Charlotte's Getaway

Charlotte's First Present

Well, we have had presents under the tree for several weeks and Charlotte has up until now just looked and touched them. Today, as we were cleaning she started tearing the wrapping paper off of her present from us. Oh no, she now knows what to do with presents. Not a present under the tree will be safe. Hopefully this gift will entertain her for a while and luckily Christmas Eve is tomorrow.

Building Gingerbread Houses

Grandma had us over for gingerbread house decorating. She invited her neighbor, Davey, as well. He is pictured with Ben. Then when the Konieczkas came to visit we demolished them with a hammer and had an extreme home make-over.

Charlotte and Bear - 10 months