A Cold, Snowy Day

Today has been a cold, snowy day....besides church and grocery shopping, all we've done is watch movies and play. Even though I've officially began my 2011 diet, Kellan and I whipped up some toffee bars....just for something to do. We've never attempted that recipe before....if it's good, I'll post the recipe!

Anywho, while I'm preparing dinner (another new recipe!), Jacksen is catching up on some much-needed sleep. This is one cute sleeper:


After this long nap, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Mr. Jacksen will be ready for bed at 8:00 when the rest of us are!

Happy 6th Birthday, Kellan!!!

Kellan's birthday festivities began on Sunday with a football party. He invited all of his favorite buddies over for a game of flag football and cupcakes. I think the dads had as much fun as the kids!




After their wild game of football, these boys were HUNGRY!



After Kellan's party, we continued our day of football with the Steelers/Jets game....needless to say, we were really happy that the Steelers won and we are so looking forward to the Super Bowl this year!

Anywho, enough about football. Yesterday Kellan was thrilled to share birthday cookies with his class.....and then we had another birthday party last night with Aunts, Uncles, cousins, and grandparents.



This last photo is my favorite. Kellan has been wanting his own Nintendo DS since Megan got one for Christmas in 2009. Well, his wish came true yesterday morning before school! He was delighted....it actually brought tears to my eyes to see him so fulfilled. Ever since the wrapping paper was torn off, he has rushed through meals, showers, and brushing his teeth so he can squeeze in minutes on his new game. I have a feeling my happiness for Kellan will be short-lived....what have we done?!

Oreo Cookies and Other Random Thoughts

Oreos are waaaaaaay too good! In fact, I just ate five of them....dipped in cold milk. I wonder how many calories that would be...

The kids and I are diggin' American Idol tonight. They liked the goofy guy with crazy red curly hair. I liked the Cuban with the nice six pack who took off his shirt for J-Lo. Great family entertainment.

Miss Megan came home with a fever after school today. Marc gave her some Ibuprofen and she seems totally normal. I'm pretty sure that fever will be back sometime around 1 am....never fails. I can only hope this little bug disappears before Kellan's birthday party on Sunday afternoon. Speaking of Kellan's football party....I don't care how much fun the boys have playing football, this little shindig has to be over by 4:30 so we can watch the Steelers play!

Well, guess I better get these kids ready for bed....I need to spend a little time on the treadmill tonight...gotta work off those Oreos....sigh....

Jacksen Turned 4!

I just realized that, with the business of the holidays, I didn't write about Mr. Jacksen's 4th birthday....which was on December 15th....exactly one month ago today!

We spent the first half of December counting down the days not only to Christmas, but also Jacksen's big day. He was very excited to turn 4 because at his daycare kids no longer have to wear a bib during meals when they are 4. It seemed like that milestone was a bigger deal to him than any of his birthday presents or his party!

Here are a couple photos of his big day:

Jacksen got a new ski helmet...and he loves it!