New Years Eve!

2010 has been a great and we survived another year with the boys!  The have grown so much and are getting so smart!  I cannot wait to see what 2011 has in store for our family.

Myself & Dan actually went out this year to celebrate with Dan's good friends from Marion, Tiffany & Kirk.  We ended up at the VFW watching a pretty good band.  A good time was had by all but Dan, Tiffany & Kirk may need a few more days to recover!

Christmas 2010

We had a wonderful holiday season with family & friends. Christmas Eve we traveled to Mt. Vernon to NaNa Evert's for food, fun & presents.  The boys had a great time with their cousins and were exhausted by the end.  We drove back to Columbus that same evening so we could have Christmas with Santa at our own house.

 

On Christmas morning, the boys had fun opening presents but did not understand that Santa had visited while they were sleeping.

Charlie opening a present from Santa!

Cuties in their Christmas PJs!

After we opened presents & stockings, we loaded up to drive to Marion to NaNa Pickett's house.  The boys had another great day of fun with their cousins Riley & Sydney.

Clowning Around!

It was great being on vacation the entire week before Christmas.  I had lots of time to shop, wrap and of course play!

Daddy the human jungle gym.

 Charlie pondering the structure he just built.

 Keegan all smiles as we watch the Alvin & the Chipmunks movie!

 He absolutely loved the movie.  We cannot to watch the "Squeakquel".

 The boys playing in mommy's coupons while I was trying to get organized for the grocery store.

Santa!

This was the boy's 2nd ever visit to see Santa and it went well.  There was no crying (which we were prepared for) and they walked right up to Santa. We have been practicing saying Ho, Ho, Ho! but they would NOT say it to Santa.  Santa even tried talking to Keegan but Keegan's stare was locked on Mommy & he would not turn his head for anything! 

Holiday Weekend - Zoo Lights & Gingerbread!

We had an action packed weekend but it was fun.  Now we are just waiting for the snow to try out the boys new snow gear!  On Friday night, we went to Zoo lights - it was packed but the lights were worth it.

Keegan riding the carousel, looking super happy.  Charlie was screaming so he was removed from the ride.  Dan then proceeded to almost get into a fist fight with carousel conductor!

 Annual family photo in front of same tree.

Gingerbread House Party!

Charlie's House (aka built by mommy) 

 Keegan's House (aka built by daddy)

Charlie playing at Gingerbread! 

Photo Shoot

Here are some cute pics I could not resit sharing from our Christmas card photo shoots!  Yes, plural. Luckily, our good friends Debby & Greg were able to come over so we could get an acceptable shot of both boys actually looking at the camera.

     

Decorating with Two Year Olds!

We started the day of Thanksgiving and decorating with two year olds was interesting to say the least! It took four times as long but we finished over the Thanksgiving day weekend and the boys loved helping.

Charlie's chosen shoes for the day appropriate but no snow yet :(

Keegan racing around the great room.

Day 2, as I emptied the bins the boys filled them up with precious cargo! 

Charlie ready to nap! 

 Cutie in front of the finished product!

 Charlie riding his reindeer.

Thanksgiving!

We had a lot to be thankful for this year and had a great time celebrating!  First, we were off to visit the Pickett family in Marion and then to Mt. Vernon for the Evert celebration.  There was lots of food, fun and sleeping.

Keegan would NOT give up his pickle for the car ride to Mt. Vernon - you can see it resting on his chest.

Elmo Live!

My sister, Shelly, took me, the boys, NaNa, Carter & Cooper to see Elmo Live.  We had great seats - only 3 rows back.  This was the first type of show for the boys - they loved it. The show was a little long for their age and Keegan was so exhausted by the end that he fell asleep on my lap.

Charlie ready to go!

Coop hanging out with Charlie & his chosen attire for the day.

Keegan running to the show!

 My sister, Cooper, Keegan, Carter &Charlie pre-show!

 Big Bird!

 The main  attraction - ELMO!

Flying Monkeys!

Dan and the boys new game which give me heart paliptations.  Look at their faces - they love it.

 

 

 

Gingerbread Fantasy 2010 Fashion Show & Tea

The boys made their modeling debut at the 2010 Gingerbread Fantasy & Tea. I have been on the committee to raise funds for St. Stephens Community House after school programs since 2003.  However, I think this will be their last year - it was chaos but they looked adorable!



 Keegan & Charlie running down the runway and maybe away from the Gingerbread Lady!

 Carson Burch

So sweet - Keegan looks so handsome!

Charlie & his balloon dog!

 Kasey and her poodle!

 Keegan having a snack and enjoying his turtle!

Video: A little shaky but a cute glimpse of the show!

 

Pumpkin Turkey!

We were able to make our "pumpkin turkey" thanks to Papa Pickett's wood-working! 

Happy Thanksgiving! 

 C-H-O-M-P!

 Turkey!