What a wonderful (and busy) year! Here's the end of 2010 in a nutshell...
We went apple and pumpkin picking at the Elegant Farmer with Grandma Sue and Grandpa Earl - what a blast! As you can see, Jakey got to ride a pony and boy did he love it!! I've never seen a smile that big!
Off goes Jake into the pumpkin patch. We found some great pumpkins!
The boys enjoying the tractor ride (with the sun in Jake's eyes - sorry Jakey!)
Jake got lots and lots of apples!
And Ben had fun searching for them too :)
Halloween with the cousins - Ben was a lion and Jake was Thomas the Tank Engine. It was freezing, but we had a great time! We went trick-or-treating three days in a row: at Mommy's work, around our neighborhood, and in Brookfield with Anthony, Robbie, and Jenna.
Rawr! Ben loves to roar like a lion, so it seemed fitting to dress him up as a lion for Halloween. And boy was he super cute :)
Playing in the snow for the first time, Ben had a blast! It was hard to keep his balance, but he had fun, until he fell in the snow and realized it was cold. Then he had fun watching big brother and Lukey play ;)
Lukey came over to visit the day it snowed. The boys had a lot of fun digging in the snow, building a snowman, and throwing snowballs. Later, we came in and had hot chocolate and watched Dinosaur Train :)
Super cute brothers all ready for bed - had to include this one!
At Christmas time, we went to see the train exhibit at Country Springs' Country Christmas. They also had an awesome outdoor lights exhibit and a beautiful Nativity scene. Jake said, "Look Mom!! It's baby Jesus with blue eyes! Can we hold him?"
More trains...
Ben LOVING the trains :)
Jakey insisted on sitting in the sleigh, and even wanted his picture taken (a first!!)
Oh Christmas morning! The boys in their new Thomas pj's, presents EVERYWHERE... Jake said, "This is my favorite holiday EVER!" Mine too, buddy, mine too :)
Ben with his favorite toy from Santa, his new top! And take a good look at those mangy locks, because...
Ben got his first haircut! What a big boy :)
What a great year it's been. :)The boys with the snowman decoration from Grandma P - they love it!
What a wonderful year. We're so thankful for our many blessings, including the many amazing family and friends in our lives. All of our prayers for all of you for a blessed and happy New Year!
