Licking Snow

(the day before) the coldest day in Wisconsin history.

ok, i have no proof to back up that fact but it for sure feels like it.

Luca's favorite outdoor activity...laying on his belly and licking snow.

Snow Angels

Costume Party

Wild kids. No fights, no melt downs, no tears.

Cuddle time from a beautiful baby boy

and a small amount of uninterrupted time with the moms

Good morning.

Happy Birthday Sufyan!

One year ago I very nervously watched this little

friend come into the world.

Smiley, sweet one year old Sufyan -

Happy Birthday!

Painting Project

a tea set for Ava to paint

3 cars for Luca

super cool present, thanks Megan and Matti!

Ballet

for months she has been asking to "do ballet"

Santa brought her ballet clothes, and shoes.

finally, the day arrived.

she was calm and attentive to Miss Ari,

tried her best to do the moves that i

don't even know the names for.

it was adorable.

it made her smile and me smile...big time.

Later 2010

Apparently "everyone" makes a New Years video...

so says my friend Ruthie.

Here it goes, some highlights of 2010.

(fuzzy for some reason, sorry)