First Bite

Here's a quick update on what we've been doing to keep ourselves busy this winter. Mac is no longer going to preschool since it was his least favorite thing and I figured why pay money to make my child miserable. Mac's been on a costume kick lately so he decided that he needed to be a headless horseman. This is what I came up with from our fruit snack box, and Mac added the orange paint.

 After a dry winter we finally had our second big snow storm and Mac was loving it.

 Mac's flair for fashion never ceases to amaze.

 Here we are Great Harvest playing with the toys. Half of their toys are broken and seem too young for my kids but whenever we go there they act like they've arrived at Disneyland. Maybe it's the presence of toys and cookies in the same location that is so thrilling.

 We've been trying to get little Lach to pack on some pounds since his doctor says he's not gaining enough so we decided to give him his first taste of solid food. He loved it and really gobbled the rice cereal down, unfortunately right after feeding him we discovered that the cereal contains soy so we need to hunt down a non-dairy or soy option for his next meal.

 The boys working on their rocket ship.

Birthdays and Costumes

Mac has discovered a love of watching Chinese lion dancing videos on youtube and was adamant that he have a costume of his own to dance around in. So with a little help from a trader joe's bag, some straws and left over foil tape from my show, Mac was in heaven.

 Hamilton's more minimalist lion.

 Behold, this is what six hours of amateur cake decorating will get you. For Mac's second birthday he got a Thomas cake and so in true little brother style, Hamilton decided that he wanted one of Thomas's passenger cars for his cake.

 Not the best picture in the world but this is Hamilton after receiving his first sizable hair cut from Grammy Nicole. I am still morning the loss of his long curls.

 Hamilton's first trip to Sky High for his birthday. He jumped non stop for 30 minutes and loved every minute of it.

 And finally enjoying a nice birthday cup cake on the ride home.

Show Time

 Here is a look at my show that opened this month at the Saranac Art Projects. And here is a write up on the show for more info.

The big day arrived

Here are a few pics from our house on Christmas morning. Mac and Ham both went to sleep early on Christmas eve, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa, who they had been tracking all day with Cameron on Google earth. They proceeded to sleep in until 7am on Christmas morning which is completely unprecedented (I honestly cannot remember the last time Mac has slept in past 6) bringing holiday cheer to all. 

 Mac marvels in the fact that his Thomas toy is also a pillow.

 Trains were the main event for toys and both boys were very excited about the new tracks.

 This is an odd picture, but I figured I'd show the sad vegan cookie I put in my stocking since I can't eat dairy any longer and was therefore denied my usual Godiva Christmas.

 Lachlan was mystified by it all but enjoyed having his brothers crowd around him trying to help him open his gifts.

Crazy Boys

The boys were starting to go a little stir crazy this winter so I was able to pick up a trampoline on Craigslist which has really helped to get out some wiggles.

 Mac has been a really great big brother to Lachlan. He calls him his "buddy bud" and is always happy to chat with him and give him a kiss.

 I walked into Mac's room after nap time to find him hiding in his pillowcase. Hamilton has given some really passionate cheese exclamations for photo's lately.

 Mac wearing most of the contents of his costume box.

Holiday Happenings