Christmas Part 1

We have made lots of great Christmas memories this year with friends and family. We started the week of Christmas off with a Christmas party with our friends from Purdue. Not everyone can make it each year. But we love getting to see those that do.

Then Monday we celebrated with Mamaw & Papaw Welch and Uncle Lub. It was lots of fun. Oliver is pretty slow at unwrapping, and Gretta couldn't wait for anybody let alone her little brother who is taking his precious time. Savoring every moment. Everyone was so generous so we has two happy kiddos & tired. Yes!  More pics on the camera but I have few on my phone to share. Preprations for Santa & Christmas day coming in Part 2.

Bath Night

Bath night is a favorite in our house. Oliver gets so excited I love telling him it is bath night. Just to see his face. But you don't dare tell him too early or he will constantly be asking "bath, bath..." I tried that once thinking it might make him sit up and eat his dinner. Did not go like I had planned. Total meltdown until he was actually in the bath. Ha, ha...
He is also all about Daddy & Uncle Lub (Caleb). He w as crying and beside himself tonight when Elijah was later than normal. He missed dinner with us. So Oil was pretty upset. And Uncle Lub he asks for everyday. He wants to see him literally everyday. And if u go to the front door he gets very excited & thinks he is here. It is so sad to see his little face when he sees the UPS driver instead.
I fear that mommies days are numbered and when he has the option he will be beside Daddy or Uncle Lub every time. ;-)

Tea Time & More

So Gretta went to her first tea party last night. She was so excited. It was a Christmas tea at my Mom's church. We did our nails and had some girl time before. So it was a really great day. Oliver got to spend the afternoon/evening with Daddy which was a nice treat too.
We only have two more presents to purchase & we are done Christmas shopping. I am going to start wrapping the presents this week so I can enjoy them under my tree. Which is my one of my favorite things, it always look so pretty with the bows & sparkling paper. I cannot wait to give the kids their presents. They will love it! So much fun giving the perfect gift.  So here a x couple pics of the past weekend & week so far.

Christmas Ready

First off I got a new phone with a data plan so I can be connected to the world. So hopefully that means more blogging. LOL we will see.
We put up our tree Saturday and if you notice there are no ornaments on the bottom we have a curious little man this year, so everything is out of his reach. The tree had decorations for maybe an hour and he had one of our candy cane ornaments down & eating it. He is totally fine Dr. Laughed when I called her, I was in tears. Felt like the worst mom ever.
Kids are doing great Oliver repeats everything and eats ALL the time. He just finished lunch and is now having a snack before nap. Great is with Mamaw Welch this afternoon. She has been asking to spend time with her without Oliver. Ha, ha... She is in pee wee basketball at the Y. Elijah is coaching they are both loving it.

Summer Wrap Up

We have had such a great summer. We celebrated Oliver's first birthday, he has started walking & continues to get into everything now he is just faster. LOL. Gretta celebrated her 4th birthday! She started Pre-K and is doing great.
We got to celebrate the 4th with all of our family which was a huge hit. Possibly a tradition we would like to continue. :) Elijah had a torn meniscus repaired so we had a couple of summer favorites that we didn't get to do State Fair & Darke County Fair, which was kind of a bummer. But he is on the mend now and we are looking forward to some fun this fall. I walked the Indianapolis 500 Half Marathon with my sister, and am so proud of her for doing it. Then I ran the Indy Women's Half Marathon on Sept. 1st. It felt good being back in the running groove after taking most the summer off from training for something.
We are all happy & healthy and can't wait for the fun that this fall brings with preschool, gymnastics, new adventures and much much more!

Pudding Art

So sometime last week Oliver was having a rough night and I am not sure if he was tired, bored or whatever makes a 1 year old throw himself on the floor. Whatever it was it was no fun for anyone here & we were about an hour and half away from bedtime. So he was looking in the snack drawer, which is a pretty popular place with Oliver, when in doubt feed him :p LOL
Anywho he pulled out pudding which I was about to say no, but then remembered another idea I have wanted to try with the kids. Pudding, food coloring and freedom! It was a huge success. Oliver was the happiest baby boy. And Gretta loved the impromptu art project, she of course used a paint brush she didn't want to get to messy. Here are some pics. It was a really fun night thanks for the great idea Sara!

Oliver is 1!

So Oliver turned 1 this past Sunday. We had a great day together as a family. He adds so much more character to our family. I made one of his favorite dinners Spaghetti & Meatballs with Garlic bread. He absolutely loves the spaghetti sauce. I don't even think he really needs the noodles. LOL
We of course had a cake, chocolate the majorities favorite here. Oli was a mess he had cake everywhere. He thought it was great. I will have get the pics on my iPad to post.
So this week we are preparing for the big party on Saturday. Mickey Mouse is our theme. Since we made the Disney trip this past February Gretta wanted Minnie & wanted Oliver to have Mickey. I am pretty excited about the cake & other treats, and We will get to see close friends & family (minus a few very important members, probably reading this blog-miss you all & can't wait too see you soon!)
I will post more about the party next week. Here is a picture of Oliver on his big day, he is so cute!