Blizzard 2010

The Blizzard of 2010 dumped almost 30 inches of snow on Germantown! We've spent the past few days digging out and playing in the snow. We're just about done with snow for the season after this storm!

Big kids!

After a really big weekend (Isabella's baptism and Aidan's 4th birthday party) we went to the pediatrician for Aidan's 4 year old visit and Isabella's 9 month old visit. What we learned was that we have really big kids!

At 4, Aidan is weighing in at 43 pounds and measuring over 42 inches. He is in the 90th percentile for both height and weight.

At 9 months old, Isabella is weighing in at 19 pounds and measuring 28 inches. She is in the 65th percentile for height and the 70th percentile for weight. The pediatrician was amazed that she is as verbal as she is - while we were there she said Aidan and up...she also says mama, dada and hi regularly.

People look at me and remark that my husband must be a really big guy - my response is generally not so much. Guess we just have big kids!

Pictures of this past weekend will come later this week!

Bowling with the Ladies

Aidan and I went on a little playdate bowling with a few of his friends yesterday. He had a great time with Catherine and Sabrina. Who would have known that bowling would have been such a hit with 3 year olds!

Christmas morning

Christmas morning started very early when we were thrilled to see that Santa had come and enjoyed the cookies, milk and carrots we left for him and the reindeer. Aidan opened his presents at record speed, while Isabella took her time. The highlight for Aidan was his lego table from Santa - it will also keep his legos off the floor and away from Isabella, who puts everything and anything in her mouth!

After opening our gifts at home, we headed to PA where we celebrated with Damian's family. We had celebrated Christmas with my sister, her husband and my parents earlier that week.

We were busy over the holidays!

Our Christmas Eve was memorable as Isabella made her theatrical debut as baby Jesus. Aidan was a Shepard, while Damian and I were Mary and Joseph.

Our first big snow of the season came this past weekend dumping 20 inches on Maryland! Aidan and Damian enjoyed playing in the snow, while Isabella and I stayed in the house for 2 days making baby food and cookies. We also had lots of family bonding time and played with lots of toys and games. What a wonderful winter wonderland!

Aidan in the "Batcave"

Aidan and Isabella cuddling

Damian pulling Aidan in our backyard

Trying to walk through the snow was hard work!

Isabella dressed for the snow, but staying in the house.

Thanksgiving Weekend

Aidan and Mommy

Isabella and Mommy

Do you notice Isabella's first tooth in the picture?

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We hosted dinner here with Aunt Aly, Uncle Tommy, Nana and Grandpa. We really enjoyed having them here! The pictures above are from our first "holiday" event - on Saturday night we went to the Rio for a tree lighting ceremony and visit with Santa. There was also a lot of singing, dancing and holiday fun! We are so looking forward to lots of holiday fun this season!