Thursday, December 27, 2012

No silent night here!

It is time for the annual marathon Christmas posting!  So much fun to fit into one post!

We kicked off Christmas at home.  Quinn was excited to get into the gifts...it didn't matter whether it was for her.
 Harrison knew exactly which presents were his!

 Against my better judgement, we got Harrison the spiderman shooter he really, really wanted.
 On to celebrations at Grandma and Grandpa Lichty's house!  Harrison decided that we were going to do a play since grandma had headpieces for everyone.  He assigned us each parts and then told us what we were to act out.

 Annual family picture!
 A little drool...a lot of gifts!

 Straight from Italy, a chef hat and apron for our aspiring chef!
 Miss Q had to take a little break from all the gift opening.
 New X country skis for Harrison! He wanted to go out that night and try them!
 A new tunnel for Quinn...fun for both kids!
 Happy birthday Jesus!
 Harrison announced Christmas morning "Mom!  Sugar plums danced in my head last night!"  Nothing like getting into the Christmas spirit!  Santa did not disappoint!

 Christmas night brought us over to Grandma Grace's house for more family fun!

 We wrapped up our Christmas festivities with the Young family.  Harrison was happy to get to see Cousin Natalie visiting from Hawaii!
A busy and fun filled holiday!

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Pre-Christmas Fun!

Harrison has a BIG weekend...and it showed by Sunday night when he fell asleep at 7:15!  Unfortunately we didn't get pictures of a few of the big highlights.  He went to Waterpark of America with Dad and Grandpa and is in love.  He went down every slide including a big one by himself.  (He is lucky that dad took him because not sure that would have happened if mom was there!

Sunday brought Harrison's stage debut!  He sang in church with the 3-5 years old.  He was clearly the breakout star.  Our phone has yet to ring with an actual record deal but pretty sure it will happen any day now. Truth be told, we think he may have sang about half the words but it was pretty cute none the less.  No pics of the big event because it was during the service.  We did head outside for the Live Nativity after the service. Quinn wasn't too sure about the animals but Harrison thought it was awesome.


After brunch, Harrison headed to Pump it Up for a school buddy's 5th birthday party.



 A parting shot...from our daycare person...Quinn refuses to let people feed her so only half her oatmeal makes it into her mouth!

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Finally...a snow day!

Sunday brought 8 inches of snow and lots of fun winter activities!

Grandma Nancy and Harrison made a gingerbread house.  Most of the candy actually made it onto the house!  (Very surprising!)


 The sleds were out in full force! Harrison was outside all afternoon.  Apparently playing in the snow is hard work because he was sleeping before 7:30!



Friday, November 23, 2012

So thankful....

Grandpa Mike celebrated his 70th birthday on Thanksgiving!!!
Family from both sides came together to celebrate!

No Black Friday shopping for us...just a visit from our good friends The Smiths from Texas!  Quinn did a pretty good job sharing her toys with baby Teddy!
Harrison was the good helper!


Sunday, November 4, 2012

Happy Birthday Quinn!

Our little girl is 1 year old!!!  We celebrated over the weekend but she opened her gift from Auntie DeDe and Uncle Brian on her birthday.  She LOVED opening the gift...especially the tissue paper!


More celebrating on Saturday for our sweet girl!  (She is sweet, slightly defiant, but there is some sweet in there too!)

Quinn got strollers and dolls and she could not be more in love!  She started taking a few steps on her birthday and then once she got the strollers she was off and running!

Auntie Suzanne made the birthday girl a special hat.  A perfect fit!
Maggie Hanson was over for the festivities!
 
Cake time!!!  Just a cupcake for the birthday girl.
No surprise she loved the cake!
Quinn wanted to share her cupcake with her brother!  (Of course he was more than willing to take some!)
 What a difference a year makes!  She was born at 5 lbs 5 oz (2%) but is now 23 lbs 5 ozs (90%)!  What a first year!  Can't wait for more!  Love you so much Q!!!