Saturday, December 31, 2011

COSI (Columbus Science & Industry Museum)


Another adventure on our Christmas break. We traveled 1 1/2 hours north to Columbus to visit the COSI museum.   We got there around 10:30am and didn't leave until 3:30.  The crazy part of the trip is we didn't even get to see everything...another visit will be on the agenda.














Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Christmas with Nanny - 2011

We continued our annual tradition with Nanny and she flew into town the weekend before Christmas so we could celebrate with her.

We added an extra day this year onto the trip so we could enjoy her company and the kids would have a little more bonding time.  It was so much fun to show her downtown loveland - our hometown.  The downtown had a fabulous Christmas celebration.  There were carolers, a manger with real animals, train rides, horse and buggy rides, cookies, hot chocolate, crafts, Santa and lots of Christmas lights.  The weather was perfect and we spent a couple hours downtown enjoying our local scenery.

Presents were a big hit with both kids this year - Landon was so excited and Kendall so much more than last year.  They each enjoyed their gifts from Nanny and spent time playing with their new toys while we prepared dinner.

It was a relaxing time with Nanny and we always enjoy her company.  Landon did sneak into her bedroom each morning - one of his favorite things to do with the grandparents.  I'm sure a little extra snuggle time didn't bother Nanny!






Monday, December 12, 2011

Big Brother, Big Sister ("in waiting")




Kendall and Landon have some exciting news to share.....a baby sibling will be making an arrival this summer (June '12).

Having a third child was quite the discussion.....lots to think about, but ultimately we thought about how wonderful a little more crowded house would feel.  We are so excited about this third baby and are praying for another uncomplicated pregnancy and healthy baby.

I will admit, this time around I've been much more tired and sick.  Since I'm now at 13 weeks, the symptoms are starting to subside - but I'm so ready to feel "normal" again!