Once there was a snowman...

Great Snow for a Snowman! The kids are out of school and we took a break from indoors to play in the snow. I started the balls then they rolled them and I stacked them. They put the arms on and I did the face. There is some debate between the older two as to whether or not it is a snowman or a snowgirl.

It started snowing early this morning and is supposed to continue till tomorrow.
Here's hoping we have a white Christmas.

Group Photo

Thank you camera man behind me... I had to be quick because there was a long line so I just took one picture, glanced at it, and assumed it was all right. Sorry mom this is what you get this year.

The Annual Santa Visit

Isaac was so excited to see Santa this year. He is really getting into it. It makes me so excited.

Olivia fed off of Isaac's enthusiasm. It was great. She just had to give Santa a hug.

Katie was terrified of Santa. As soon as he walked in to the room she would not leave my side. And when we walked up to Santa she tried to run away. I bribed her to sit on Santa's lap and she went up to him willingly, then quickly began to melt down. It's always funny to watch, but poor Santa got a little nervous.

Conrad didn't seem to care who held him, he just wanted to be held.

we love you conrad

Tme to decorate!

What a great guy to get such a great tree!

Some one is ready for Christmas.

What a pretty tree. and a pretty girl.
We can't wait for Christmas!

Over the Mountains...

And Through the Woods...

A Hunting for a Christmas Tree...

With a Handsome Axe Man...

Success!

Happy Halloween!

Withcy Witch

Knight in Shining Armor

Little Red Ridding Hood

and Little Monster

Happy birthday to you...

Birthday girl!

Happy birthday to my baby girl!  I love you.  You are so sweet and caring.  You are a wonderful big sister.  I watch you take care of your siblings and show your love to each one.  You follow olivia and want to be just like her.  You listen to Isaac and always want to know where he is.  And you bring Conrad his blankets and binkies and always want him to be happy.  You are mommys big helper and daddys little girl.  We are so proud of the little girl you are.  Your smile bring light into our lives and we gather around you just to see it.  Happy second birthday!
Mommy

Look what daddy brought home

That's right a tarantula.  The kids sure like this New Mexico wildlife.  Me not so much.  Do the bugs have to be so big?

Balloons Gallore!

More Balloon Pics

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta!

This is so cool!!!  We went to the balloon fiesta night magic glow.  Every year in Albuquerque there is an event called the Balloon Fiesta.  It is a week long event that has everything to do with hot air balloons.  They have morning events where the balloons lift off (this is crazy early, I mean it starts at 6 am and so to get there and park and be among the balloons they suggest you are there no later than 5:30). Since this was so early we decided to skip this part this year.  They also have evening events where the balloons inflate then light up.  You are allowed to walk among the balloons as they inflate and light up.  This was so amazing to see.  We were surrounded by balloons.  The kids had a blast and we are so doing this again next year!  Any one who wants to come with your welcome to.

More balloon pictures

Balloon Fiesta at School

We woke up early this morning to see two balloons lift off from Isaac's school.  It is the start of the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta.  It was so cool.  We got to walk right up to the balloon and look in the basket.  We saw inside the balloon as they were blowing it up.  It was awesome and we can't wait to see more balloons.

Peder Conrad!

Our little Peder Conrad is here!  He came home Tuesday afternoon and he is doing great.  He was born September 19th at 12:08 pm and weighed in at 8 lb 8 oz.  By far my biggest baby.  The kids love him already, even Katie (which I am surprised at).  She keeps trying to bring us stuff she thinks that Conrad needs.  Oh, that's right, we are going to call him Conrad.   More pictures to come.

More garden...