Jumping Around-Visit with the Beelers, Steffens & Locks

After the holidays we were able to get together with Megan, Marissa, Amanda and their families. The Locks came all the way from Germany. It was so much fun to get all the kids together since they are so close in age. Kate decided she didn't want to be in the pic and Nora was to small for the couch madness, but here is a pic of everyone else. We decided next time we need some adult only time! :)

Flash Back to Christmas at Braeuninger's

We had so much fun at Grandma and Grandpa's for Christmas. Aunt Heather came from Texas and we got to see the whole family! Clayton got to go look at Christmas lights with Grandma and Aunt Shannon. He also built a cho cho train gingerbread house with Aunt Shannon ( Really Aunt Shannon did most of the work). :) Maddie had so much fun opening her first Christmas presents and they were both soooo spoiled.

What Should I Be Doing Right Now?

I am sitting in a small cabinish house on a lake. It is FREEZING cold outside. Clayton is asleep in his tent. Keely and Maddie Boo are asleep on the couch behind me. Here are the things I should be doing:

• Working, although I did that all weekend and this morning (Plus it is a holiday!)
• Posting pictures on the blog since I am way behind
• Downloading pics on Shutterfly
• Begging people to buy my house
• Making dinner since it is way easier to start that during nap time
• I am sure I could find some cleaning or laundry to do
• Emailing people I haven't talked to in forever

The list could go on and on and on. BUT, I have to be quite since their are no door sound barriers and you know what I DONT WANT TO DO THOSE THINGS! I am going to make some me time. I haven't watched the news since the first week in October. I wonder if I can watch Brian Williams on NBC.com. I miss him! :)

Lesson today. Stuff can wait, I need a break for 5 min!

9 Months Old Already!

Maddie Boo is 9 months old already. We had her pictures taken this weekend. She also went in for her 9 month appt. She weighed in at 14 pounds 15 oz! She is getting so big so fast. More on all her new adventures later!

Clayton's First Football Game!

Clayton went to his first U of I football game this fall. It was the Illinois vs. Ohio State game and it was actually a close game. Clayton was a little tired/getting sick and it rained. We had fun though! I think there had just been a bad play when I took the first picture. Go Illini!

Grants Farm (Cramming in Posts)

Well, I am cramming in as many posts before we hit 2011. We went to Grants farm this fall. The kids had a blast. Clayton loved the carousel. He may look like he enjoyed feeding the goats, but he had a huge melt down. He will tell you to this day about how the goats were eating his legs. We got to see some beautiful Clydesdale's. Oh and every adult gets a few free beers! Always a plus! :)