What Have Wii Been Up To?

Thanks to Aunt Dana and Uncle Nate, we got a Wii for Christmas. So we've been breaking it in a little. At this point, we're becoming experts with Wii Sports before we invest in a new game, but that'll be coming soon I believe, b/c Jackson's pretty much mastered every sport. He's really interested in getting the new Lego Indiana Jones 2 game (we'll be lucky to find it).

Jeremy wins in boxing - he gets a tad excited!

Then Jackson's like, "oooo, Dad can jump pretty high, I better see if I can jump higher!" (because you know the Wii brings out the competitor in even the most mild-mannered kiddos!)

Baseball - funny how my Mii looks just like me!

Jackson bowling another STRIKE!

Jeremy boxing again - I think he almost hurt himself playing this game!

Then there's Jude - not really into the Wii, but totally into his microphone and guitar; his favorite song to sing? The Doobie Brothers' Listen to the Music. He sings, "1-2 ah 1-2-3, Whoa whoa, listen to the moogik, sing wit me."

Good Times

We had a really great time for Christmas. On Christmas Eve, we took the kids to McDonald's for breakfast (I know it doesn't sound exciting, but it was fun), to church, and then to my parents for the traditional Polish Christmas Eve supper.

Christmas Day was a whirlwind of wrapping paper, visits, fun, and little bit of craziness on the side! We started @ our house, then to Grammy Linda and Pap Jerry's where we met the Cochos for dinner and a present-opening frenzy. Next we visited with G-Gram for a while. We ended up @ my parents house where we met Dana & Nate for supper, more present frenzy and a sleep-over. Wow! Pictures are much better at describing the day than me, so here:

Jackson got a big spaceship set


(don't ask why, but the boys are obsessed with moustaches)

This is a really cool book that can fold out into a firetruck that you can sit in - coolest thing!

Jude and Maddie did well taking turns with their gifts. I think Jude was more interested in Maddie's Strawberry Shortcake set than he was in any of his other toys.


Ah! The boys and their Legos - we should be part owners in the company since we buy so much of it.

Jackson helping Jude open a present @ Ga-Ga's. Their big gift from Aunt Dana and Uncle Nate was a Wii - oh boy! We set it up @ my parents and everyone (even Ga Ga) played a little!

So now that the holiday is over, it's time to recover and relax. We have the entire week off this week to play and spend time together. Although we don't have any set plans, we have some ideas for activities - stay posted for photos.

Thanks to our families for the wonderful holiday and super-yummy food and the many gifts. We are so grateful that we can spend Christmas with both of our families :)

Holiday Break is in Full Swing

I can hardly believe my Christmas break is here! 2 whole weeks off - what trouble can I get in to? It's been snowing here since early this morning, so we're spending the day at home. I took the boys out into the snow for a little while this morning - enjoy the photos! I've been baking Christmas cookies for most of the day. What's next? Only time will tell.

Jackson, my big helper

Only a few snow balls today

Jude trying out some December snow Jude helped me clean off my car

1st ride of the year (I'm sure it's not the last)

The 1st of Many Holiday Activities

We went on a Santa Train ride today in Roaring Spring. It was an hour-long train ride with a visit from Santa, a bag of treats, and carolers! We had such a blast we can't wait to do it again next year.

Momma with Jude waiting to board the train

Jackson and Jude standing next to car #3 - our car!

Dad and the boys by the caboose - still waiting to board!

What does Jude see? What could it be? Could it be......

SANTA!!!! (I know him)!

Poor Santa did have some competition for the boys' attention - a field of John Deere tractors - whoa!

OMG - look @ these 2 cuties!

Jude was very interested in the goodie bag Santa gave out. It included one of his favorites - Lollipops!

LOVE this photo of us!


The trip ended with hot chocolate and cookies back at the station

I just can't get over how much fun this was - I don't think I'm the only one who is thinking that!

Lots to be Thankful for!

And you wonder why I'm happy all the time?

Pittsburgh!

We spent a couple of days in Pittsburgh. Thanks to a conference I attended, we got to stay @ the Sheraton in Station Square for 2 nights and scored an awesome view of the river. In addition to the conference, we got to see some of the sights of Station Square and went out to Robinson Towne Center. Most of the family was under the weather, but somehow, Pittsburgh made everyone feel a tad better!

The VIEW from our room -

we kept the curtains open all night because we enjoyed this view so much!

Too cute not to post! Sleepy boys.

Jackson's photo of the Gateway Clipper - again from our hotel room - awesome!

About the only cool thing left to do in Station Square mall is ride the train

- that's cool enough for us!

It's Fall

I know photos haven't been coming very often, so here are a few of the boys doing fallish things!

My vampire and bat

Fun in the leaves - the boys love piling them up and jumping in them (especially from the swing).