Growing up

A few days ago Allison started sleeping in her "real" bed. She really likes it, and even wants to hang out there during the day:

Hockey guy

Last night Andrew went to his first pro hockey game (thanks Uncle Nicholas!). He even caught a t-shirt they threw into the stands. Today he decided to dress up like one of the players:

Christmas Triple-header

First we did our "Christmas Morning" at home on the 22nd:


Then we spent Christmas Eve with Grandma and Grandpa Pestun:


And finally we spent Christmas Day with Grandma and Grandpa Parks:

Yum

Allison helped Mom make chocolate-dipped pretzels today:

My new 'do

Daddy did my hair this morning:

Yummy

Andrew made a gingerbread house tonight:


And yesterday we put up the Christmas tree:

Santa's Breakfast

This weekend was Santa's Breakfast at Andrew's pre-school. There was food, crafts, a bake sale, and a visit from Santa himself! All the grandparents even came!

A cold balloon race

Last weekend was our final balloon race of the year: The Holiday Balloon Fest in Battle Creek


We even spent some time at Grandma and Grandpa Pestun's, exploring Grandma's famous "Hallmark Tree":

Cheese!

Here's Andrew's school pictures:

Vroom!

Andrew went for a ride in Grandpa's convertible this weekend!