Paris the Snowman

Ava REALLY wanted to make a snowman on Sunday.

The snow REALLY didn't want to pack.

With a lot of work on Dustin's part and some help from the steam

of the dryer vent a great mini snowman was made.

Ava named him Paris - not sure where that came from.

She giggled and giggled (as she ate the carrot too big for his face)

Mama Mia

Mama Mia, martinis, dinner,

much needed time with the mama and sis.

Sledding

Super fun, super exhausting.

The last picture shows Luca laying down on his belly

on the hill, too tired to make it up.

Buzz Boy

Another Ballet Day

Awesome

Licking Snow

(the day before) the coldest day in Wisconsin history.

ok, i have no proof to back up that fact but it for sure feels like it.

Luca's favorite outdoor activity...laying on his belly and licking snow.

Snow Angels

Costume Party

Wild kids. No fights, no melt downs, no tears.

Cuddle time from a beautiful baby boy

and a small amount of uninterrupted time with the moms

Good morning.

Happy Birthday Sufyan!

One year ago I very nervously watched this little

friend come into the world.

Smiley, sweet one year old Sufyan -

Happy Birthday!

Painting Project

a tea set for Ava to paint

3 cars for Luca

super cool present, thanks Megan and Matti!

Ballet

for months she has been asking to "do ballet"

Santa brought her ballet clothes, and shoes.

finally, the day arrived.

she was calm and attentive to Miss Ari,

tried her best to do the moves that i

don't even know the names for.

it was adorable.

it made her smile and me smile...big time.

Later 2010

Apparently "everyone" makes a New Years video...

so says my friend Ruthie.

Here it goes, some highlights of 2010.

(fuzzy for some reason, sorry)