Celebrating January 14th

We had a little family celebration for Alice's birthday on her actual birthday. We still can't believe she's already 2! We feel very fortunate and blessed to have such an incredible daughter to share our lives with. She adds more joy and laughter into our lives than we thought possible. Thank you Alice, you have enriched our lives more than you will ever know. Love, Mom & Dad

Kissing Mr. Moose from her Uncle Bobby

Taking her new stroller for a test drive

Dinner of Choice

Yummers!

Make a Wish

Big Girl Bed - Round 15

I have no idea how Alice fell asleep on the ottoman!!!! Honestly, that's the last crazy place we've seen her fall asleep...she's been staying in her bed for the past few nights. Phew. I totally under estimated how traumatic this transition has been. Thankfully, I think we have all finally adjusted. Now....welcoming a new sibling will be VERY interesting!

I'm 2!!!

We had Alice's 2nd Birthday Party this last weekend. It was jammed pack with activities at The Little Gym with all her buddies. The highlights were Bubbles and Balls (of course), and the goofy goody bags that included 25 cent bracelets, party hats and sun glasses...who would have thought they were going to be such a hit. Thank you to everyone that came to help celebrate this big day with Alice. Also thank you to Mike and Danny for being the 'unofficial' party photographers, we love all the great photos you took!!!

Icing the cupcakes before my big party

I'm ready for my close up

Gabby & Mia swinging

hmmm, how do I hoard all the balls?

Cheese!

Fletch taking it all in

The line up..hopefully we'll never see this again

A gaggle of girls

The Boys (Keaton & Fletch) with their scarves.....

I'm ready to party!

Monkey Cupcakes...they are meant to look like 'Boots' from Dora. Thank you to Gramie and Bob Bob for helping me with the assembly!!!

Paige enjoying her sugar high

Lilly looking very stylish

Yummy!

Mia looking super cool

Gabby and Cayla chowing down on their cupcakes

Max chilling in the corner

Bob Bob and Alice

Spaghetti Feed with the Cousins...Andrew ate 3 whole bowls!!!! It's the most I've seen this kid ever eat. Zannie LOVED the compliments!

Ponds Lodge for NYE

The Grinnell's organized a great trip to Island Park in Eastern Idaho. We had a beautiful cabin and a wonderful time with everyone. We all celebrated in style to bring in 2009!


The scene of Ponds Lodge


Laura and Tommy Boy


Brian drinking straight from the bottle....classy!

Kevin and Renae

Erin and Mark

Who can pass up Dom...this prego couldn't!

Mark is learning about the walking stick, as Tom is trying his hardest to keep a straight face

The Grinnells...here's to a great 2009!

Getting friendly with Stick Man

Sisters?

I loooooooove Chex Mix

Hmmm, do they look like brothers?

Erin is ready for her first outing on a 'sled'....10 minutes later she hits 2 trees. Ooops....good thing they got the insurance package.

Tom and Kevin having a moment

Go Bears

Unfortunately the Bears did not make the playoffs, but Alice had fun looking extra cute in the new jersey Aunt Erin and Uncle Mark got her for Christmas.

Big Girl Bed - Round 1

Alice vs. Big Girl Bed
Round 1

Here we are all snuggled up in our new bed

2 hours later after crying, lights on/off and calling for mom and dad to rescue her........


Ummm...........

how is this more comfortable then the bed??????

Sledding

Mark and Erin thought it would be fun to take the kids sledding.....it was very entertaining for all. Check out the old school toboggan that the Mogensen's have had since Kir/Mark/Tom were kids. It flies.

Here was Alice's maiden voyage....Mark saved them from hitting the jump mid-way down the hill.

Anna LOVED sledding, she went on every run once she came.

The Boys: Andrew, Shane and Tom