December

Another game of catch up here!

December was another jam-packed month for our little family!

Abigail was super excited this year to start the preparations for the holiday season.  Not sure if she thought that the sooner we got all the stuff done, the sooner Santa would arrive!  Regardless she was a blast to have around and a really big help!

She LOVED doing cookies again this year.  I left her decide on the colors and the decorating - it was a fun result!  Yes, my kitchen was a mess and the dogs had sugar and flour on them, but it was so much fun!

Early in the month, the city of Wausau holds their annual Holiday Parade.  The super nice thing is that the parade starts from Marathon Park which is super close to the house.  We met up with one of Abigail's classmates who lives very nearby and walked over together.  With the adults and 3 little girls - it was an adventure but fun.  My parents met up with us and we had another classmate and her mom join us.  Sure was fun to see the kids together and nice for the parents/moms to get together as well.  The girls really enjoyed the parade and were so fun to watch all their faces and reactions!

In the middle of the month, I was able to volunteer in Abigail's classroom while they building Gingerbread Houses!!! I was not sure what to expect since I am not a fan of frosting, but I was pleasantly surprised by how smooth it went.  Abigail has a wonderful class of kids - respectful and funny!  It was very neat to be able to spend time with her during the weekday and she was so proud that I came in to help her and her classmates.

Basketball continued during December - which is always fun.  We enjoy going and watching Matt/Dad and always nice to see my parents there too! 

Abigail's elementary school music program put on a holiday/Christmas concert and it was held at Wausau West High School.  She was so excited to dress up and perform.  We were excited to see her sing the dogs she had been practicing at our house for weeks.   She did NOT disappoint - she did great on stage and was so much fun to watch.   All of the kids in her school did great - it was a true delight to experience it.

Well - I think that sums up the majority of the month......now onto pictures!

Christmas 2017

As mentioned earlier, Andrew was home the week before Christmas so we celebrated with my parents on Christmas Eve. 

Matt's parents came up to our place on Christmas Eve for a few days - so we had even more fun!!! 

Abigail has been awaiting this day for a very long time so it was pure excitement in this house!

The morning came and once again Abigail surprised us and was very generous and willing to help all of is with gifts and thoroughly enjoyed each of her gifts!   This big hits were legos and studded toys....surprise!  

Below are pictures from our house and our weekend at Matt's parents (which we squeezedin earlier in the month).

January

January was a pretty low key month for us.  With the temps being frigid and sickness everywhere  (not us...thank goodness!), we stayed home most weekends and enjoyed our time together.

We managed to get out on snowshoes one day, Abigail received a pair for Christmas from my parents.   She did great and the dogs loved having is run around the yard!

My mom made Abigail a new night gown so bedtime has been more fun!

There was a snow day one day and we were able to have Abigail's friend from down the street spend the afternoon.  It was a fun afternoon of playing and snowman building!

Well until I post again....enjoy the pics!

November....catching up!

November was a fun month again for our house.  Matt started basketball so we had to readjust our normal home life for the season.   Abigail is looking forward to going to the games, seeing dad, and a few treats from the concession stand!

We experienced a snowfall in early November which was a treat as the snow was wet and very buildable!    We spent a good chunk of time outside building a few snowmen and pulling a sled around.   Such joy a few inches of white stuff can bring to our family! 

Thanksgiving we were able to celebrate twice....once with Matt's family and once at home with grandma and papa and Beaker spending the night.   Fun and relaxed!

Abigail continues to love school and is always excited to tell me about her day.   Her teacher is so amazing and keeps those kids learning and having fun.    The teacher shares pictures with us during the day which is wonderful for these working parents to get a glimpse into her day!

Matt was gone to a science conference for a few days but have no fear,  he brought Abigail experiments!    That girl loves her science!    They played with LittleBits and even built a robot!  Koda thought he should get in on the action too!

As the month came to an end, the Christmas season and excitement has hit this house hard!   We usually don't put up our tree until mid-December, but when an excited child asks to have it up right after Thanksgiving,  you do it.   It has been wonderful to have it up and we have all enjoyed it!

Enjoy these pictures from our November!

The rest of October

We have been enjoying life lately.   The weather is getting cold and the snowflakes have started to fly.   The leaves are falling fast so Abigail has been helping us take care of the yard.   She is a pretty good helper and likes to keep telling us that we are doing a good job and to keep working.

Pumpkin carving went smooth this year and Matt enjoyed carving his own pumpkin!   Abigail was brave enough to pull the guts out of the pumpkin this year! 

For trick or treating Abigail asked to be a witch.    She was super excited with a costume that we found in the store......so win for this mom!    We will head out for some trick or treating on Halloween so that will make the week fun.  

Nothing much else so enjoy the pics!

First half of October!

Well since October is now half over I better play catch up on what has been going on around here.. 

Abigail continues to love school.   She has learned so much and we love hearing all about it every night.   She is such a fun kid right now and she is so proud of all she is learning.  

Last weekend we took a trip down to see Matt's parents.   They were having a Fall Festival but the weather put a damper on that.....but not the fun family time.   Abigail just loves to go to their house and play with toys and do projects.   She has so much energy and sure loves to leave grandma and papa exhausted!    A fun and relaxing weekend was just what this family needed!    We were also able to squeeze in a nice dinner in a hip, quiet, and upscale place right in Wonewoc.    Such a nice treat to have a wonderful dinner with great company!

Well until the next time I get around to posting....enjoy the pics!