Christmas and colds

This Christmas season has been exciting as Matthew truly has the holiday spirit. One afternoon the boys heard a noise at the fireplace and when we went over the look, we found a letter from Santa telling all three boys that they had been good this year. Matthew couldn't believe that one of the elves could have climbed up on our roof so quietly and dropped the note down our chimney. There have been other times, where Matthew has shouted, "Look, an elf just ran past our window. They must be checking on us to tell Santa if we are being good."

Matthew and Ryan both went to see Santa this year. Matthew asked Santa for a race track and Ryan a train set. On Christmas eve, we left carrots outside for the reindeer and milk and cookies for Santa. A true Christmas blessing, was all three boys slept in on Christmas until 7am! The boys were so eager to play with each item upon unwrapping that it took us over an hour to open everything! After quiet time, we went over the Nana's to see the rest of the family.

The day after Christmas both Ryan and Connor developed colds. This is the first time that Connor has ever been sick, and it has hit him hard. He and I slept last night sitting up on the couch. My poor baby, he looks at me with these watery, puppy dog eyes and I can only imagine he is thinking "What have you done to me!"

First big snow fall

While Daddy was at a 2 week training in Florida, we got out first big snow fall for the year (at least 6 inches). Mommy was proud of herself that the was able to refuel the snow blower and get it started! While Connor was taking his afternoon nap, Matthew and Ryan got to play out in the snow. Matthew had a great time making snow angels. Since Ryan was only a year and a half last winter, this was his first experience really playing out in the snow. This picture is showing his puzzled look as the snow is getting stuck to his mittens!

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The binky fairy

We have been talking to Ryan about giving up his pacifier for the past few weeks. I explained that the binky fairy comes at night and gets pacifiers from little boys and girls and then brings them to new babies in the hospital. Well, the binky fairy came a few nights ago. Ryan has been doing pretty well, but at times he does ask where his binky is. Matthew is quick to chime in and say to Ryan, "the binky fairy came and took your binky away forever, you are never going to see it again," I reminded Matthew that this is hard for Ryan and that he need to be supportive and positive for him. Mathew then told Ryan "I bet if you pray really hard to the fairy, she will bring you a brand new binky." The power of prayer!

Connor's 1st Birthday Party

Since Connor is our "Christmas Baby" Nana made him a Christmas tree cake. Matthew and Ryan blew out the candles for Connor, but Connor did not need any help at all eating the package with his name on it.



Here is Connor starting to eat his cake. Believe it or not, he ate every bite, and appeared puzzled why everyone was laughing at him. Papa enjoyed watching Connor use both handsto eat the cake!


Auntie Chickie and Uncle John gave Connor this toy car for his birthday. The boys all took turns, even cousin Hannah got involved in the action

After Connor got a bath (because he was covered in pink frosting) we continued to open presents. Matthew and Ryan, had fun helping Connor with the wrapping paper.

The hunt for the "perfect" Christmas tree

In an effort to establish more family traditions, we found a local Christmas tree farm, about a mile down the road from our house. The boys were very excited and eager to get on their hats and boots. We did not have any snow on the ground yet, but the ground was muddy from all the rain.


Mommy and Connor enjoyed walking around and looking at all the trees. Matthew and Ryan had different plans and played hide and seek.



We finally all the agreed on the "perfect" tree and the men of the house went to work cutting down the tree. Poor Connor's hat fell over his face!

On the eve of my baby's first birthday!

Dear Connor,

I can't believe that tomorrow you are going to be one year old! Where has this year gone? I can still feel the warmth of your small body when they placed you in my arms on the day you were born. At 5lbs 8oz, you were the tinest baby that I had ever seen with my own eyes, I was so scared. But, Connor you proved yourself to be a fighter and look at you now.... a chubby, happy little boy!
I love you so much. Connor you an amazing little boy!

Happy Birthday my little prince

Love,

Mom