Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Another Visit With Grampa Dan!

We were fortunate enough to be treated to another Grampa Dan visit this month!

He had no trouble getting right back into our bedtime routine!

Now that Ollie is a professional at "Cheers", he tried it out with Grampa Dan and red wine!

Success!

Doing "Cheers" was so easy for this guy, he thought he might as well try his hand at the guitar!

He picked the right time - while the best teacher was visiting!

Simone, Mimi and Grampa Dan practice their fine motor skills with some lacing activities! 
(Mimi was reminiscent of her days as a seamstress! Haha!)

Sunday, January 4, 2015

Double the Birthday Fun!

The Party Girl is ready for her Party! And a juice box!!!

We had some interesting characters join us at the party... Hawaiian Princess Avery...

...Fabulous Queen Nate...
 

... rock star Vincent...

...toes up Sarah...

...red head Vaughn...

...and blonde Vaughn!

Gifts, gifts and more gifts! These two are SO spoiled!

I'll show you how to read the book, Grandpa!

Olaf snuggles! Anyone heard of this Frozen movie?

Future musician. It all starts here!

Check out my new chair, guys!!!

Birthday people!

Happy birthday to you!!!

They have been holding out on me for a year... this chocolate cake thing is delicious!

"Dad! Get yer fat head out he way so Gramps can be in the picture!"

Thank you so much to Lindsey and Sarah for joining us! We are so grateful for the awesome stamp markers and adorable puppets!

Thank you to the Bryce Family for celebrating with us! And thank you for the amazing hair stuff, Doc McStuffins ball pit and helicopter!

Merci beaucoup à la Famille Caldwell! Simone loves her fairy costume and Ollie is getting ready for his xylophone recital!

Dear Cousins! We are so glad you could make it! Lani and Kelly, the "Frozen" gear is an absolute hit (especially the recorders!); Michele and Tami, the kids have done surprisingly well at sharing the laptop and helicopter; Auntie Sue, Ollie laughs every time he squeezes Cookie Monster and Simone is becoming a true artist with your cool markers and fun pencil case! Thank you all so much!!!

FIRST TASTE OF CHOCOLATE!!!

Simone tries one on of her 12 new pairs of shoes - thank you, Grandpa! Don't break your ankle!!!

Daddy's Princess in a gorgeous dress from Auntie Shilo!

Thanks again to all that made it and we hope all of those that were sick are feeling better!!! Let's plan a New Year's Eve morning birthday party next year!!!

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Happy 2015!

Simone likes to blow her own horn....in Ollie's face!



We were lucky enough to ring in the New Year with the Elias!
Here is young Jessie among the leftover Christmas/Birthdays/New Years supplies.

No comment.

Jessie and Ollie in a stalemate.

Piano make me happy!

Jessie can only play for a second before she has to dust something. Takes after her Mom. :)

They are remaking "Annie" again. This time as a middle-aged man.

Two-way tunnel?


Tunnel and hugs.

Here's to health and happiness, everyone!
And please wish me luck as I head back to work...