Another niece or nephew on the way!

We found out that Michelle and David are expecting! The new addition will arrive in late July or early August! Needless to say we are very excited, the new niece and nephew count will be up to five!
Natalie's shirt says it all, "BIG SISTER". :-)

Watch Out Preschool, Here Comes Anna!

Today was Anna's first day of preschool! Where does the time go? Anna was so excited; she got new shoes, a new outfit, and the most exciting part was her lunch box of course!

She was so excited to have her picture taken because she knew that she would get to hold her lunch box!
Lots of silly faces! Can you tell she is excited? :-)

She had visited preschool twice so she knew some of the activities that they have already and she has her favorite already!
Does she seem inconvenienced by having to pause to take this photo with Daddy before he left?
She had a great day and did really well! We know she will love it! So grown up!

Photos from our visits!

On Christmas day we went to Grandma and Grandpa Arnold's house. We were so busy that I didn't take a single picture while we were there! Here are a few (thank you Mark!)

Matt playing with Mason (the boys love bumping heads with Daddy!)
Opening their Tonka trucks!
Lina and Anna enjoying movie time. Notice the camera that Anna is holding. It didn't leave her side that day.
Mason having fun in Eli's rocking chair.
And the boys hanging out in front of the tree. Olivier has a bit of growing to do before he fits into Daddy's hat!
And on Sunday it was off to Grandma and Grandpa Remillard's house. Here is Anna giving a gift to Natalie.
And Anna "helping" Natalie open it.
Mason, Olivier and Natalie.
The boys had fun playing with the hangers and boxes.
Natalie opening her puzzles.
Anna "helping". :-)
Anna opening the Candy Land game.

Saying "look Mom!"
David helping Olivier. He is all about poking!
And now that it is open he has to poke some more!
I tried to get as many shots with all four as I could, hard to do!
Anna loves her pillow pet! Still working on a name.
And the boys love the cars and racetrack. And of course all the crashes!
And Anna's big gift, a tricycle! She was so excited! She was thrilled to go for rides today. She did four trips around the block before her nap and went out again after. She is a quick one, if you aren't careful she will get away! And that smile is what it is all about!

Whew! Such a busy few days but it is great to see the excitement!

Anna's new camera!

Grandma and Grandpa Arnold got Anna a digital camera for Christmas. Watch out, the paparazzi has arrived! Lets just say she easily took 400 photos today. She had a blast and I am sure she will be more than happy to take your picture next time she sees you!

Here are some that turned out from today's batch. The resolution isn't too good and she is quick to move but she will be thrilled to see these in the morning!

Tom and April's dog, Lily:
Grandpa taking Anna's picture:
Grandpa making funny faces:
And Lina, there was a lot of Lina photos. She loves her older cousin!

Christmas Morning!

Today the kids woke up and Anna was very excited to see what Santa brought! Before breakfast we let her open her stocking. She got barrettes and some Elmo books!

Olivier was excited to get his stocking down!
Checking out all the books Santa brought!
Mason is happy to read us his stories!
Love those smiles Olivier!
Anna opening one of her gifts after she had breakfast!
So excited to see those long awaited Elmo slippers! (Thank you Joe and Heather!)
Showing them off some more.
And now she is looking at the Minnie earrings from Daddy and Mommy.
Showing them to Mommy. :-)
Mason and Olivier got a giant Mr. Potato Head.
The boys were typical kids, more interested in the boxes than the toys!
Anna playing with her princess art and craft kit, and of course she is wearing her Elmo slippers!
Merry Christmas!!

Santa Visits Daycare!

Today Santa took time out of his busy schedule and stopped by daycare to give everyone a few presents before Christmas! We are so thankful to have seen him! We were able to get photos of all three kids as they were getting gifts from Santa, and no tears! Mason did get upset on his second trip to see Santa but they all did really well!

Olivier was the first to be called and he wasn't sure what to think, he did not take his eyes off Santa!
Anna didn't want to sit on Santa's lap but did go to Santa and let him hand her a present! Much improved over last year when she wouldn't go within five feet!

Mason was all about the present during his first visit to Santa. I have a feeling he is really going to love opening gifts this year!
On Anna's second trip to get a gift from Santa, he was asking her to turn around so we could get a photo. We didn't get her turned around for a photo but we did get this one where it looks like he is scolding her, no fear though, she has been a very good little girl this year!

Christmas is almost here!!!

Proof of Mason's climb

And here is the proof that Mason is now climbing up on the couch! Can you tell it makes him happy? :-)