Merry Christmas

Birthday Boy

This is our new favorite spot.  Can't believe we've lived here for almost 8 years and I just discovered it.  It's only about a mile from our house and has an amazing rock hill, right beside a creek, and lots to explore.  Aaron wasn't thrilled about getting his picture taken, had to bribe him with some leftover trick-or-treat candy.  Much fun was had after all.

Souvenir

You may wonder why little G's shirt only has a heart on it.  What happened to the I and NY, you ask?  Little stinker PEELED THEM OFF!!  I guess that's what you get for 4 for $10 in Times Square.

Love these guys...

A few weeks back I got to take pics for my cousin, Marlisa.  Love that girl.  We don't see each other quite like we used to, but she's always dear to my heart.  It was COLD the day we did these, but little Stella held up well.  Esp. after having been woken from her nap!

Saturday with G-pa

This weekend my dad had a big day planned for the kids.  He was going to take them to a pancake breakfast at their church and then downtown to see the train display.  I was convinced that he was crazy to do that on his own and went along with him.  It's always fun to spend time with my dad, he's so chill and laid back.  We had a fun morning together.  I didn't feel like dragging along my camera, so we got a quick shot on the porch before we left.  Thanks for the fun day, dad!!

Happy Birthday, Aaron!

Today our little buddy turns 4.  It was such a fun day with him. 4 has very little that comes with birthday expectations, so it was an easy day.  I have been wanting to take some special pictures of my little man, but it's just been too cold and too dark.  Hopefully someday soon.
Earlier in the week, he got a package in the mail from Grandpa and Bev Heitland.  We patiently waited until this morning to open it.  He was VERY excited about his John Deere set.  Wish you guys could have seen his face when he opened it.  I will try to get a pic of him playing with it.
I usually make the kids a special b-day breakfast, but this morning was my Sunday morning marathon, so Aaron was not offered one.  Claudia felt bad for him and made him a special bowl of Cheerios.

                                                         

After church we headed down to my parents for the day.  Earlier this fall, my parents were in Colorado and they got some things for his b-day there, hence the Bronco themed party.

Giant coloring book from Claudia

Halfway through opening presents, little Greta started to whimper and said, "Where'd my presents go?"

Sweet Bronco bag from G&G Thomas

Morgan got Aaron that little oil tanker truck

Aaron, you are such a fun and unique addition to our family.  We love your happy and content disposition.  You are growing into a sweet and kind young boy.  We love you SO SO much!!

Dressed Up

Greta loooves to dress up.  She rarely wears normal clothes.  The other day, Claudia got her all fancied up and I went to take her pic and this was how she posed.  Little charmer.