Thursday, December 29, 2011

Night Night

Bedtime stories with Pop Pop!

Future Alma Mater

 We headed up to West Point today to see some of our friends there. We had a beautiful, cold Winter day and really enjoyed seeing everyone. Behind the boys is "The Plain" where the cadets do all their marching and parades. The first building is the Mess Hall and Barracks and the building on the hill is the Cadet Chapel.
 Looking North up the Hudson River at Trophy Point.
 A barge making its way through the narrow passage.

Playing peek-a-boo with Katherine--daughter of our great friends who are at WP.

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Christmas Week

 Train time in the basement!
 We headed to a local town to tour the shops and do some last minute shopping. The town is called Bethlehem and was founded in the mid 1700s. It was a gorgeous day out and we really enjoyed our time there! This is the little Kriskrindl Market in the town square.


 One of the first buildings.






 Christmas Eve at Nana and Pop Pops

 Helping Teddy get a little extra workout in.
 Christmas Eve presents!
 The beautiful, glowing mama with one last present ready to pop!



 Christmas Day Train.


Sunday, December 18, 2011

Christmas Pageant

 Today was the Church Christmas Pageant and Archie was one of the little sheep. He is up toward the front by the alter in this pic. He did pretty well, just ended up staring at the Manger and saying "baby" the entire time....
 Buddy is the sheep in the center with his tail facing the camera.



Archie and the gang swapping stories at the post production after party

Proud Daddy

New Fire Truck!

 Archie loves his new fire truck from Aunt Lizzie!



Sunday, December 11, 2011

Christmas Filled Weekend

We headed out to the Christmas tree farm with our friends from Church on Saturday. We had a great time and they had lots of things for the kids to do--tractor rides, animals, hot cocoa, etc. It was a chilly 32 degrees and put everyone in the Christmas Spirit!
Archie and the girls admiring Frosty.
Shifting it into gear...
A great tractor ride around the property--300 acres of Christmas Trees!
Found The One!
Buddy supervising the cut.
Not the biggest fan of the fat man in the red suit...
Hanging out by the fire snacking on a candy bar--a fun party at our friends' place to end the weekend!