Happy Thanksgiving

Just like last year we decided to celebrate Thankgiving this year by going over to my second cousins house in Elburn, IL.  We had a great spread and really enjoy everyone's company.  We were so busy that I forgot to take any pictures.  Sorry.  But I did take a few earlier in the day.  Thanks again for the hospitality!

Turkeys made using his hands at daycare.  Great job Mikey!

He's always on the go.  He loves to run around the island in the kitchen.

Christmas Shoot

Okay, so this is the result at my attempt at a in home Christmas shoot with my little camera.  Pre Merry Christmas from Mikey and Katie.  Katie was this year's author of our Christmas Letter.  Look for that in the mail soon.

Random Pics.

Okay so I know these aren't the most flattering pictures of Scott, so just focus on the kids!  I got some great ones of Katie smiling and laughing, so I just had to post these (considering the many pictures I have of her crying).

Potty training update.

He took his first poop on the potty.  He's so proud of himself.  And yes, I have no shame... I did take a picture of the remains in the potty.  I will keep them to myself. :)

Busy going #2.

Sitting up with assistance.

Here's a sneak peak at Katie, sitting up with some assistance.  Isn't she so cute?!

Playing with Pumpkins.

During craft time at home, we decided to break into the left over pumpkins from Halloween.  We had a messy, fun time!

Katie - 3 months big

Here's some pics. of our Katie bug growing.  Can't believe she's already 3 months!  She loves to chew on her fingers.  Sometimes she can even get all 4 fingers into her mouth at once! 

Climber

One of our kids is a climber.  He uses whatever he can to climb and get into things he shouldn't.

Grandpa's Funeral

My Grandpa Jirik passed away on October 24th after suffering from Alzheimer's.  We drove to his funeral which was in Sauk Centre, MN (near St. Paul).    The kids behaved surprisingly in the car during the 9 hour drive (would have taken 7 without kids).  We celebrated my Grandpa's life during the short trip and got to meet up with family whom I haven't seen in years. His funeral was held at St. Paul's Church.  It was a beautiful ceremony.  Both of our children slept thru the service. (Thank you Grandpa!)  Here are some pictures from that trip.

St. Paul's Cemetary

Military Service

Grandparent's enjoying Katie.  She spit up on everyone.

Katie and her Momma

Great Grandma Jirik and Katie bug.

Aunt Jamie and Katie

Uncle Matt met Katie for the first time.

These two are trouble together!

Beautiful statues in the church.

Stained glass everywhere.

Grandpa and Grandma even got married here many year ago.

This sums up our life right now. One kid is always crying and the other is doing something they shouldn't be doing.

Someone isn't to happy.  Her bottom lip is a killer.

Grandma has the gift of gab. :)

Showing off her first granddaughter.

Quick pic with the Grandma's.

Family pic. missing Erica and Steve

Cheese.

Soinlove.

Can't believe I got more than one pic. of Mikey smiling.

Someone's tired.

Telling Matt what I want for Christmas.

St. Paul's Church.

Playing in Sauk Centre

During our trip to Sauk Centre, Aunt Jamie brought some toys for Mikey that Bryan no longer plays with. One such toy was the "Big Truck Book". It quickly became Mikey's favorite. We read it every night, multiple times every night. He also played it some toys at Pat's house.

Pointing at the "Giant Excavator"

Playing with trucks at Pat's lovely home.

The Pat and Paul Farm that I played at during my childhood during the summer.