How girly can you get?

Thanks, Aunt Antha!

Blues vs. Browns

We're 50/50....

First Cereal

A had her first taste of cereal Sunday. She didn't love it, but she didn't hate it either!

Happy Birthday, E!

Yesterday was E's birthday. His day included sleeping in, waffles and strawberries (of course), presents, lots of kids, phone calls, a bike ride, house clean up, a family walk, dinner at a Japanese steakhouse, and carrot cake. Happy Birthday, Papa E--we love you, even though you are so old now!

60 degrees in December??

Getting E-Dad and L-Mom on speakerphone to sing Happy Birthday

35!?!?! Happy Birthday, Sweetheart!

More Christmas

We didn't document Christmas that well this year--we were too busy playing (and cooking)--but here are a few more pics from the day.

Stocking Loot

This one speaks for itself

The future's so bright...

Christmas dinner....then J is going to hit the slopes...

Lightning Lab


Night vision spy goggles!


J, the chef...where to start...should I toast the smarties or saute the transformer first?

Christmas Outfits

Here is a picture of A and me in our Christmas outfits. No one else dressed up (they actually had to hurry and get out of their pjs to eat lunch) so no one else got to be in the picture.

Cotton Candy Day

I thought A looked like cotton candy today. Yumm....fair food! Maybe I'll dress her as funnel cake tomorrow...

Enjoying her new baby from Grammie and Pappy

I understand--I want to eat my baby up, too!

For Aunt Casey

Thought this little squeal might make you feel appreciated, Aunt Casey!

Happy Birthday!

J is 3! Already. Three is so fun, though! The end of December is birthday marathon for us--J had his yesterday, then comes Christmas, then E has his after that. We kicked off the season with "Superman" birthday. J and I both wore our Superman pj's, we ate birthday waffles with strawberries and whipped cream (Hittle fam traditional birthday breakfast), he opened presents, we all opened a few presents (thanks Mom and Dad!), and then had a make-your-own-pizza party and Superman cake with friends in the evening. Happy birthday, sweet Super J! You are our favorite super hero!

Whipped cream!

With his new Lightning McQueen robe and cup

Cheetoes and birthday cake--what more could a boy want?

The girls

The boys


Happy birthday!!!

Circle houses are great...for cowboys!

Round and round and round they go...1/2 an hour straight last night and almost that long this morning...when they'll stop, nobody knows...they put the Lone Ranger to shame...



Cowboying is good for sleep, though--TW stayed asleep all night for a change last night. I think we'll do this more often!

Super Long Video Strikes Again: Jingle Bells

Here is another long video for your viewing pleasure (Or not--I promise I'll learn to edit or to take shorter videos soon!) This is one of the boys unwrapping ornaments to decorate the tree last weekend. It's very typical of all their personalities right now. They didn't know they were on camera either, which makes it even better.

Super Long Video of a Baby Chewing a Toy

Those of you who are not her Grammie or Grandma may not want to watch the whole thing!

TW's Christmas Story

I let TW set up the nativity scene in the dining room. He put Mary and Jesus in the back with everyone else facing them, away from the room. Here's our conversation:

TW: "They all have to look at the baby because he's our present."
Me: "Yep, he is. Why is the baby our present?"
TW: "Because he died on a cross and he saved us."
Me: "What did he save us from?"
TW: "The BAD king!"

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Tree

We decorated for Christmas this weekend. TJ was sick, so he stayed home and helped me get out the decorations while J and TW used their muscles to help E get the tree.

Can you tell we think she's cute?

Go Broncos! If she turns out to be a cheerleader, we're blaming you, Mel and Jeremy...

We love Grandma and Grandad!