1/12th of the Year has gone by already...

Whew - time really is flying. The last couple of weeks seem to be going especially fast as we started looking at homes, really fell in love with one which got us thinking about putting our house on the market - so we did. We decided we really needed to get rid of some of the clutter that has accumulated over the past few years, so we packed up a bunch of stuff, moved furniture and hauled a lot over to mom and dad's Morton bldg. A month ago I would have told you you were crazy if you said a for sale sign would be outside our place now, but it feels right and we're excited about the prospects of a bigger place, more land, quieter street etc - now to find all that in one spot :)

Other than that, this week was Regents Week so Mike had a little easier week even had a snow day in the middle of it which was pretty nice. I worked from home that day also which just makes the snow much more bearable! We've had quite a winter this year - freezing cold temperatures for just way too many days in a row and lots of snow that will never melt. Now they're calling for more next week - will be glad for spring this year!

Hope you all are doing well - stay warm, take care and enjoy the weekend!


Emma looking like a big girl with her hair pulled back


Mom, Emma and Beth at the Candy Kraft Ladies Night (Postponed X-Mas Party)


Madeline playing with dolls on one of our Saturday Night kids free for alls :) Good times!


Oscar's Second Birthday!


Yes, the packing has begun


And it's for real...know anyone that needs a new house?


Italian Night at Clarissa's


Oscar and Emma


Yankee Swap time! (Half the room) - A good time was had by all (even with all the little munchkins there :))

It's a new year!

Happy 2009 Everyone! We began the year celebrating New Year's at Mom and Dads with a few folks - didn't take many pictures but we had a good time playing Guesstures and Taboo to ring in the new year.

I guess the year so far can be best told in pictures...


Jan 1, 2009 - Happy New Year!


Christina's Baby Shower


Emma loves her new little chair


Sunday dinner at Bronson's place (aka Joans house..) He's making it his own though with a few new things...and it was a delicious meal!


Bronson in the kitchen


Emma playing with her blankie - such a little cutie.


Blowing kisses


Thursday night up to the Zals - playing with Sawyer at his new table.


Mike reading stories to Emma and Madeline


The kiddies Saturday evening - that's them below in September :-)




Katie and Rebekah - At Craig and Emily's Potluck


Lots of folks over at C&E's - a nice afternoon!

So that's pretty much the year so far - lots of good times with friends and family.

Winter Vacation Part 1

So far our winter break has been great! We began with a trip to Disney on Ice with the Zals - we weren't too sure how the kids would like it, but they were both pretty mesmerized the whole time - great show! Then we had a very snowy weekend and realized we needed new front tires on the van when we almost didn't make it up the long hilly drive to Speical Meeting. We then had the privilege of having Marilyn and Alicia over for a couple of nights and supper with Lisa and Annalise on Monday night (yep I actually cooked a meal :)). Tuesday morning after breakfast with Marilyn and Alicia we got packed and headed to Buffalo since we heard the weather was supposed to be worse on Wednesday. We surprised Dan and Judy which was fun and then we went out for ice cream (on a snowy wintry night....) This time we stayed with Matt and Nicki and it was so great to see the two little ones playing together. Emma really got a chance to get to know them all and we had a fabulous time including some very late night talks, the 'famous' McCoy Christmas Party, visits to my grandparents and Mike's grandmas, lots of eating out, shopping and a dinner party - what more could you ask for??? Thanks for everything McCoys!!!


Finally finished the bathroom Thanksgiving Weekend so these pics are long overdue


We're very happy with the new look...


After Disney on Ice - what a great show! The kids loved it!!


Emma and Jack just love playing together!


Ready for the party...


Our hosts for the night


With the grandkids Christmas Eve


Christmas (98% for Emma and Jack :))


Emma in her Christmas Dress opening gifts


Emma's new rocking horse


Out to visit G&G McKerrow


Jack eats so well!!!


Eating at the Old Orchard Inn, after visiting Fisher Price and Vidlers on Friday


Emma munching on cheese and cheerios


Jack out shopping at the Galleria on Saturday


Dinner party Sunday Night for the 'young folks' at Rick and Sally's - Super Delicious Meal!!


Saying goodbye this morning


Landon Emory Howe - Went to visit him 12/29 - One day old - what a little cutie!! Then we met Brad, Clarissa and Eric for supper and we are finally home after a VERY busy week!!

We're over halfway through December!

It's hard to believe the month is flying by. Of course our recent ice storm reminded us all that it is in fact winter! The trees just looked like crystal though...so pretty (since I could just stay inside :)) My last day of work for this year was 12/16 so I'm home now enjoying time with Emma, organizing the house and doing some scrapbooking - perfect!


Tree behind our house


Mike "ROCKING" Emma to sleep...she loves all kinds of music :)


Emma having lunch...cheesy smile


Playing in the front window at Candy Kraft


My 27th Birthday

Dinner Party Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

Dinner Party Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

Emma's First Birthday

Since everyone else has beaten me to it...I guess I really had better post a few pictures of Emma's first birthday! (Even though I only have a few...wanted to just enjoy the day - hopefully Mom and Heidi took more than I did.)


1 Year old today!


Mom made Emma the same cake she made for me almost 27 years ago!! (See picture in lower right)


The Kids Corner


Father and Son


Some of the ladies

It is soo hard to believe she's already one - the days were long, but the year was short! She's so much more fun though and it's neat to see her little personality starting to show. Of course we are realizing more and more the awesome responsibility we have!