Series of happy kid shots to let you know we're still around

Hello there!

We've been a little busy lately. Here are some scenes.

In his Christmas jammies.

Christmas round 1: Steffeys

Riley in Santa mode.

The smileyest baby

Violet making Christmas cookies.

With lots of sprinkles.

Makeovers!

Keeping busy during break from preschool at The Lodge indoor pool.

Violet and a friend making homemade wrapping paper.

Wild lights at the zoo.

Isaac with his arranged best friend John.

He loves his new bouncy seat.

Violet and friends watching a movie together on New Year's Eve.

He tried oatmeal: not liking it.

He tried pureed apples: loving it!

Two kids, lounging in bed.

Violet bundled up to go sledding in the freezing outside.

Making snow angels in 10 inches of snow.

Isaac chilling with Megan, he loves everybody he meets.

Enjoying some hot chocolate.

Playing with friends in the snow.

Hello? Anybody Home?

Hey there!  We are still here and keeping busy.  Violet has several weeks off from preschool so our mornings have been all together again.  Isaac is growing like crazy and continues to be the sweetest baby in the history of the world.  We are all super excited for Christmas!!

The love of my life, Isaac Atlas.  I could just inhale this kid and his smile.

I  mean, come on!!

My buddy taking a shoulder snooze

Both of my blue-eyed babies

We spent Thanksgiving in Cape Girardeau and this guy was shocked at how much we all ate.  Just shocked.

Thankful for these two!

This beautiful girl chose to dip her waffle in mustard.  She ate the whole thing, y'all!

One of my childhood BFFs Ashley came to visit and meet Isaac.  The thing about BFFs is that they come to visit and also will change your baby's poopy diaper, clean your countertops, and go shopping with you and your postpartum bod.  Amazing!

So thankful to have been friends for almost 20 years!

AND she makes the cutest accessories for my babies.  Check out my dude in his hat!

Isaac got to meet Papa and they instantly bonded!

Super happy baby and a happy Grandpa!

Lookin' big in the bumbo seat

I can't help but smile every time I see this kid!

Christmas tree time!

Time to get on the cloth diaper wagon...hold on!

V has been doing chores to earn extra spending money.  While cleaning out the car she said, "Geez, mom.  Why is it so disgusting in here??"  Hmm....I have no idea.  Her side was covered in sparkles and pretzel crumbs.

Santa Violet!

My sis-in-law Laura and I ran the Santas on the Loose 5K in 10 degree weather.  It was amazing to finish it and come home and warm up.  Fun times. Cold times.

We got snow, people!

Working hard to earn more money to buy her own nail polish and a sitting Jasmine. 

Is this kid FOR REAL with the cuteness.  I could just burst.

We celebrated Christmas early with cousin Ashley and the girls got along so well!

Papa loves having all 3 of his grandkids together!

See, here we are.