Sledding Fun.

Well, I've lost my patience with Facebook and it's photo uploading process. So, looks like I will be blogging a bit more!

Yesterday was Sunday and we had a fresh coat of snow that was added to the already towering snow banks. We decided to do some family sledding in our back yard. We had to get in some new pics of us, since I had gone a couple of months without a camera.

 

No More Fire!

My Dad popped in town for an early birthday dinner with Chad, Brady, and I. If you don't already know, Chad and I have birthdays 3 days apart (myself- Jan 26, Chad- Jan 29). A new Japanese Hibachi/Sushi restaurant opened in Lakeville recently. So, we decided to go check it out. Brady has been to a Hibachi style restaurant before. But, that was before he could even talk. This kid cracks me up. He kept yelling at the Hibachi chef, "Stop the fire! It's hot! No more fire!" I think everyone sitting at our table was more entertained by his play-by-play commentary of the cooking, rather than the show of tricks the chef was trying to display for everyone.

Oh, what we do to keep a 2 year old entertained! Watching Scooby Doo on Daddy's phone.

My Little Artist!

We finally decided to let Brady dive into his Cat In The Hat painting book. I was scared of the mess it might create. But, soon got over that fear. I know there will be bigger messes than this one day. I will just have to grin and bear it!

 

 

 

The only problem is tearing the book away from him when it's time to clean up. This kid is in love with painting and has a fit when I tell him it's time to stop. He's my little artist.

New Year's Eve!

We finally had a pretty decent New Year's Eve party. Lots of people and food. It was a great night!

We started to prep for the arrival of hungry and thirsty guests.



 <-----(Not yet cooked) bacon wrapped water chestnuts.

Carousel of liquor!

Decorations...simple, but pretty!

Michelle arrived early too help start the festivities.

Jen, looking dazzling!

The girls started out playing poker.

Jen, striking a pose.

The boys played lots of darts.

Apple pie jello shots and berry blue jello shots. YUM!

We filled the nights with what we knew wasn't good singing. ;p

After midnight, the place was a total disaster!

I bought 4 cans of silly string. I had NO idea it would make such a huge mess that would be hard to clean up the next day!

Everyone got their fair share of silly string spraying.

My favorite neighbors stopped by!

I have no idea what they were doing here...

The aftermath....well, part of it anyway!

I cannot tell you how many different liquids and liquors I had to scrub off this bar the next day.

  

   HAPPY 2011 TO ALL!!

Cuddle time and Mommy testing her new camera....

Brady and Daddy cuddling before bed. He seems to be so giggly just before bed time. It is way too cute. Over the past couple of weeks, Brady has become a different child. More loving, more cuddly, and loves his Mommy and Daddy more than ever. I love this kid to death!