Ouch

Today Andrew jumped off his bed - and head-butted his big pedal tractor. After an ER visit, 5 stitches, and 1 bowl of chocolate ice cream, the two of them made up:


A thorough investigation by an impartial party has determined that this was in no way related to the video posted yesterday.

UPDATE: Here's the mugshots (the tears are because he didn't like having the bandage taken off):


The stitches are probably not as good as if his Aunt Julie would have done them, but as Andrew says "Chicks dig scars!"

Just a Sunday

Just a Sunday at home:


With one exception. Click below to see the video:
Andrew's Death-Defying Leap!

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":