christmas evening

The wonderful day ended with Pete's family arriving in time for dinner (and more gift opening). We also had the opportunity to meet Whitney's aunt-to-be, Jameley.

Whit was thrilled to try out her new guitar and microphone while in full dress up mode!

christmas brunch

We enjoyed Christmas brunch at Grandpa Brian & Grandma Ann's house.

christmas morning at home

Santa visited our house!

christmas eve 2011

We enjoyed a Christmas Eve dinner at home with grandma & grandpa. Whitney was thrilled to leave cookies for Santa and apples for the reindeer!

This year Whitney worked hard on reindeer ornaments to give as presents.

baptizing jonah

Our nephew, Jonah, was baptized on December 23rd in a nice ceremony with family and close friends. It sure is wonderful to have a sweet baby boy in the mix!

catching up...again...christmas program 2011

Whitney had a Christmas program at her preschool. They sang a few songs including "Mary Had A Baby Boy" and "Five Little Christmas Trees"

long time no post

Hello again...it has been far too long since our last post. I thought a quick recap of what we have been up to since Whitney turned three and then we hope to be back to posting a bit more regularly!

MAY

JUNE

With Grandma Elizabeth on Grandparent's Day:

First dance recital:

Dad went to Texas...

JULY

Enjoyed the neighborhood pool...

...and the neighborhood fun fest...

...and key lime pie for dad's birthday:

AUGUST

My cousin, Claire, and Uncle Erik came for a visit:

Dress up and dolls!

Games with dad:

State Fair!

SEPTEMBER

Fun with friends!

Pumpkin patch (aka apple patch):

"So fancy"

My mom and dad went to the 10 year SJU reunion

OCTOBER

We traveled to Iowa for a family wedding:

Another trip to a pumpkin patch:

Happy Halloween!

NOVEMBER

Spending time with Grandma Elizabeth on her birthday:

Turkey time!

We traveled to Cleveland for Thanksgiving and met Jonah - Whitney's new cousin!