Rides, Rides, Rides

We headed to MOA's Nickelodeon Universe for a Saturday morning of rides with Grandma Brenda, Grandpa Frank and Samantha.  Mason and Cooper had a blast.  Samantha on the other had wasn't necessarily a big fan of the rides, but still had some fun too!

My attempts at a group photo

Happy Presidents' Day

Valentines Day 2012

Thumbprint Heart Valentines for School & Anna's Teachers

Anna's Art Project 

Mason

Cooper

Corey's Valentine's Present

Thanks Pinterest! 

Night at the Museum

With Corey and Erik off having a man baby shower (AKA Diaper Party), the rest of us (Mason, Cooper, Tyler,  Auntie Emmy, Grandma Geralyn, Grandpa Mike and myself) headed to the Science Museum a fun evening excursion in the midst of all our crazy schedules.

"Itches"

Well, it happened and really to no one's surprise, Cooper got stitches, or "itches" as he calls it.  After his chin had a run in with the corner of a metal carpet strip, we quickly headed to urgent care.  The result was three (3) stitches and some trauma, more for mom than Cooper.  He was a champ as always, only tears at urgent care were during the actual stitching.  When the doctor was done, he was handed a sucker and all was right in his world.  He even walked out of urgent care with his usual strut.  Hopefully "itches" are not needed again any time soon, or ever.

Happy New Year!

We spent New Years Eve at the Winebergs in celebration of the New Year and Mandy's Birthday.  After a feast of tacos and some play time, we broke out Dance Central for fun by both young and the not as young.  We were thankful again to end the year with a great night with friends!

Liam, Mason, Henry, Jack, Ava & Cooper

A Winter Break Escape

Even though we did not have the Winter Break I had originally planned on, we were able to skip work and daycare for a day at the Children's Museum with our friends (Henry & Jack, Ava & Liam, Addie & Max and moms Mandy, Brie and Angie), a much needed escape.

Christmas 2011

We had many wonderful Christmas celebrations and got to spend time with so much of our families.  This year was especially special now that Cooper has fully embraced the holiday and truly represented the magic that is Christmas.

As always, the boys made out well as they continued to be spoiled.

Wadleys

The original Tremendous 12 Wadley grandkids.

With spouses, kids and significant others, the Wadley grandkids and great grandkids have become quite the bunch.

Green or Red Day

Holiday Crafts

Not only did the boys bring home some handmade ornaments for the tree....

but we also made some crafts this year for many of the wonderful teachers we are so lucky to have for the boys.

Grinch Day

The Gingerbread Kid Caper

This holiday season seemed to be extra busy and go by extremely fast.  To be honest, I was having a hard time getting into the holiday spirit, until....we stepped away from the hustle and bustle of the season to visit Meadowview for a special First Grade performance, The Gingerbread Kid Caper.  Mrs. Heuser's First Graders did an amazing job in what I quickly named the "best play ever."  He had quite the fan base with Mom, Dad, Grandma Geralyn, Auntie Aly, Grandma Brenda and Grandpa Frank in the audience.  We all throughly enjoyed the performance and especially Mason's scene stealer line "Me too.  He's a spunky little guy."