A few random updates.

The kids have been sick for the last week and a half or so with a cold (they are just about better now), so we have been pretty much stuck inside. Addison had her last dance class today. She could have stayed in the class until May but I just felt like she has so much energy and seemed limited in what she could do in dance class and at times even seemed a little bored. So, we are taking her out of the class and are going to enroll her in gymnastics beginning in January. I think it is going to be much more "her." She can already do somersaults and likes to pretend the curb outside is a balance beam. She also LOVES to run so maybe running or soccer will be in her future. I can't wait to start Lucas in some kind of class but we will wait until he is about 3 as well. Lucas is doing great though. He is obsessed with the ABC's song and can even sing the first few letters and a few others. He loves to play with blocks, cars, trains and anything involving his sister. Watching them play together is beyond amazing! Addison now knows her street address and knows that she was born in Chicago and knows just about everything to do with all the disney princesses!

We are anxious to put up our new Christmas tree this weekend and are really looking forward to seeing Christmas lights with the kids. The holidays are going to be so much fun this year!


In between being sick, Bob took Addison (along with his parents) to the Rams vs. Bears football game this past weekend. Addison had a great time and I know Bob loved taking her. We are going to take the kids to a hockey game soon (it will be Lucas' first game). He can already say hockey!

Addison painting (an indoor activity while the kids were sick).

Lucas saying cheese for the camera while painting (I am so glad it is washable paint).

It was daddy's idea to let them crawl into the coffee table. Nice one Bob.

Bob took this picture a few weeks ago. For obvious reasons we now own a leaf blower.