So silly...

It's no surprise that Evan is as silly as Adam.  He wants to do everything that Adam does.  Evan especially loves dressing up in anything of Adam's and hoarding pacifiers.  He keeps us all giggling.





Mild

The mild weather this January meant we could comfortably spend some time outdoors.  Evan doesn't keep mittens on so we are a bit limited on how long we can play.  I never would have guessed we could get out as much as we did.  No complaints from this house.  We love the fresh air!

Happy New Year

Preparing our delicious food for the evening

Evan was a big fan of the food

Snuggles with Jenn

We didn't actually see midnight. We celebrated early.

Singing some Johnny Cash with Uncle Matt

Evan looks like he is up to something here

Bear hug for Bubba

Wishing you all a wonderful 2012!

More Christmas Fun

We had a post-Christmas celebration with the Schmuckers since we were out of town this year. The cousins always have a blast together and Kate was here for an extended visit.  The kids really got attached to her while she was here (Bennie too).

Christmas Tradition

We look forward to seeing the Anderson crew around the holidays when everyone is back in town.  This year was extra special because it was the first time that Olivia was here to join us.  We have known the Anderson kids since we were this age, so it's fun to see our kids together.

An Iowa Christmas

We spent a couple days in Iowa for Christmas surrounded by lots of family.  It was a merry Christmas and we hope yours was too.

Evan was the life of the party.  The cookies may have played a role in that.

Adam stayed close to my cousin Mitchell, kind of like a shadow

Emily and Max.  Max and Evan are just weeks apart in age.

He loves being a big boy

Starting to get ready for the gift exchange on Christmas Eve

Aaron opened some Hawkeye merchandise, which was quickly snatched up

Adam and Austin

Santa found us in Iowa.  Here Adam waits very patiently to open presents.

So excited!!!

Evan got the hang of opening gifts too.

Reading one of his new books and eating a treat from his stocking - what a life.

The boys enjoyed a Christmas lights tour - we could even walk through this person's display.

Meeting Cameron



Our friends, Margo and Andy, received the best Christmas gift of all, a sweet baby boy! It was great to meet him and spend time with many college friends and their little ones too. Thanks to the Wicklanders for organizing and for putting up with the chaos:)