cousin claire

We traveled from Chicago to the farm

and were excited to meet Cousin Claire!

She was so sweet and so fun!

chicago festivities

Our trip to Chicago was wonderful,

it was great to see lots of family

and celebrate the holiday season...

aunties!

It was great to see

 Aunt Kristin & Aunt Marty

 while in Chicago!

attack of the grandsons

The evening seemed relatively peaceful.

The boys were playing with Grandma Sarah...

 And then suddenly,

the grandsons started wrestling Grandma!

Orson & Calvin are lucky to have such a fun (& tough) Grandma!

grandpa david's birthday!

Orson was excited to be in Chicago for

Grandpa David's birthday!

 So glad we could be there for the celebration!

cutest cousins

We traveled to the midwest for the holidays...

Chicago was our first stop.

Orson & Cousin Calvin had many pictures taken,

here are a few favorites...

preschool holiday party

Orson's preschool had a holiday celebration!

(back in december)

The kiddos had fun making

gingerbread houses...

Orson made everyone a special card and banana party cakes...

 Big thanks to Teacher Tracy for another great party!

thanksgiving 2012

We hope everyone had a great thanksgiving!

Our celebration was small,

but Orson, Daddio, Cousin Ryan, and I 

had a delicious time...