Rosy Cheeks

I took this photo a little while after coming in from the snow. Anna was ready to bake cookies. Maybe after nap time.

First Snow of Winter

Anna was so excited to wake up and see snow this morning. I was so excited that she slept until after eight. Before we went outside Anna reminded me to bring the camera so we could get photos of her making a snowman. Unfortunately the snow was light and fluffy but that made it much easier to shovel since I still don't know how to use the snow blower. Once we came inside Anna announced she wanted to go to school. Today was the first of many snow days to come living in Maine.

Chuck-E-Cheese

We helped Jack celebrate his sixth birthday last night at Chuck-E-Cheese. We also celebrated his fifth birthday there last year and what a difference a year makes. Last year Anna just wanted to put the coins in the machines. Now that she is three-and-a-half she like playing the games and collecting the coupons. She thought her receipt was her prize so we escaped before she discovered the prize counter. My favorite part of the night was watching Anna try to skeeball. She tried so hard but the ball kept rolling back to her.

Self Portrait

I found this photo on my camera after Anna brought it downstairs to me the other day. It makes me laugh.

NYE

2011 New Year's Eve was much less exciting than last year when we celebrated Joey and Anna's wedding. We had a nice dinner with Anthony, Laura and the boys. The kids enjoyed some Wii Just Dance before a brief PJ party.

Sleepy Anna

Anna is so sleepy this afternoon but just won't nap. We decided to watch Cinderella and eat popcorn instead.

Christmas in CT

We travelled to Connecticut again this year for Christmas. Anna had so much fun playing with her cousins, aunts, uncles and all the dogs that we are still recuperating. Santa seemed to find Anna where ever she went. He even came personally to hand out gifts on Friday at Grammy and Grampy's house. Anna was scared at first but once she figured out that he had presents she changed her mind. Anna offered Santa hugs but wasn't ready to sit on his lap. Maybe next year.