A couple of shots from the Christmas program at Simon's preschool

He actually sang all of the songs with his class this year.

Simon and Ella.

Why do they make it look so easy on the box?

We had a tornado come through and destroy our gingerbread house.

This is the third one that Simon and I have made together but this year, it just didn't work out. He wanted the entire roof covered with snow like in the picture but I think it was a bit much for the roof to handle. Maybe next year.

Simon didn't mind because he got to eat the gingerbread man after I had explained why he couldn't eat it since it was going to be a decoration.

A Visit With Santa

Dear Joseph surprised me and took Simon and Sarah to see Santa after work. I was getting a little worried we were running out of time before the lines were two hours long. He read my mind.

A Milestone Reached!

At Simon's preschool, you have to be buzzed into the building. There is a button to push and it is considered out of reach of the kiddos so they won't hit it over and over. It has been the mission of Simon's for over a year to push the button himself. Every morning, with Joseph, his stretches as far as he can and month after month has gotten closer. Well, this morning he did it. Needless to say, he is excited.

We promised him we would celebrate when he met this milestone so tonight it was off to Chuck E Cheese.

By the way, it was great incentive to get him to drink his milk and eat his vegatables since we told him that was the way he would get tall enough to reach. I am not sure how we are going to convince him now...

Happy Belated Thanksgiving!

My sister Melissa and brothers David and Mike busy preparing the turkey.

Simon in front of Lake Michigan. Burr! Cold!

Simon and I at the top of the Sears Tower. Sarah and Joseph stayed below but I don't think Joseph minded since he hates heights.

10 months today

Sarah loves to swing so a trip to Home Depot and 15 minutes later, Joseph made her a frame so she could swing inside.

She is so happy with it.

Sarah is also fighting a pretty nasty cold. It started as croop and now it is just a nasty deep cough. She is being quite a trooper. Hopefully it will pass soon.

Happy Halloween!

Joseph and Sarah. What a great shot.

Simon, Sarah, and Kaylee

What are the chances that there are two Buzz Lightyear's in the same classroom?

We had a great time at Simon's school party and then trick or treating. The Fields' joined us for the evening as well. It was great to have them join us!