Thanksgiving 2010

This year we were completely blessed to have my parents and brothers visit for Thanksgiving. On Thursday, my parents drove 6 hours and my brothers drive 18 hours to get here. We woke up bright and early Friday to hang out and eat all day.

There were games.

Cuddles and Grandma lap naps.

Crafts...Thanks Uncle Mike.

Lazy chats.

Jacob got to meet his uncle DJ (Dwight Jacob: where we got the Jacob from)

There was talk of a walk but we just ended up at the clubhouse.

We played some pool and hung out by the fire.

Jonathan got lots of time with his fav: Uncle Andy.

Lots of Jacob cuddles.

This was the best Thanksgiving in a long time. I think the guys were here for only 36 hours but it was great. We really appreciate all the driving everyone did. Also, the willingness to sleep on blowup mattresses squeezed next to a wiggling boy. However, whoever taught Alex and Jonathan to hit all the buttons on the elevator and then run will be getting a nice little chat with monster mommy.

Firefighting Academy

Our homeschooling group got to take a trip to the Firefighting academy here in MA. Surprisingly, both boys listened the whole time.

They got to try out some equipment.

Jacob had fun too.

As we were waiting for them to set the building on fire the boys got to climb around on a truck.

Unfortunately, the burn that was supposed to happen occurred about 10 minutes before the group was outside. So we missed out on that excitement. The boys still had a blast.

The Life Saver

I got out the Jumperoo a friend gave us today. This is the best invention ever. It is a mix between a johnny jumper and an excersaucer. Most importantly: JACOB LOVES IT. This will save my back and many a burnt dinner.

Mommy's trip to Colorado

My sister, Michelle, flew Jacob and I out to Colorado this weekend so that we could introduce Jacob to her family. This was so exciting for me. I barely ever get to see my nephews. It is hard to believe that Kevin just turned 10. I remember vividly being at his birth. And Zach is already 6, I helped for 2 weeks after he was born.

Here is Jacob playing on their floor.

Seconds later he rolled over for the first time. I caught the second time on tape.

Just too cute.

Here is my nephew Kevin. I was lucky that the boys had their school performance the weekend I was there. I got to watch them sing and dance; it was great.

Zach loved to hold Jacob. As you can see, it became pretty apparent that Jacob was growing out of the 3-6 months clothes. His pants had to be loosened most of the time.

Here Zach is playing with his cousin again.

And Kevin again.

I had a wonderful time with my sister and her family. I can't wait to go see them again.

Last Soccer Game

Alex finished up soccer this fall much better then he started. For one he actually played the last game all the way where as he sat on the sideline pouting for the first game.

He got to play goalie one last time. I was very happy for him since this is his favorite position.

We was so proud of Alex. He got through the whole season and loved it. He even has a trophy to remember his first soccer season. Both Alex and Jonathan are already signed up for the spring season. I guess I will be the soccer mom after all.

Here is some great video of Alex as goalie: