It's the Holiday Season

Like most Midwestern-ers, we enjoyed our first winter storm last week. Since we are so close to the lake we weren't subjected to the mega amounts of snow (18" for our friends in Madison - yikes!) but the stuff we did get was wet, heavy, and bound to freeze into a sheet of ice if not immediately removed. So G and I went out to supervise while dad did his grounds work.

Hi dad! Having fun?


Bundled baby


It's like watching a turtle try to flip over


There's a tot in there somewhere...

There was a serious arctic chill in the air so G and I didn't stay out too long. Instead we went in for bath time and G decided to ham it up.

You messin' with me?


Every night we have to 'brush' mama's teeth first.


Then the brush may or may not make it in her mouth

With a very busy toddler running around, we gave ourselves a little extra time before Christmasing-out the inside of the house and constantly telling her "no no, don't touch". Saturday was really nice so we bundled up and headed out to find the family tree. Last year G had to stay home with Grandma & Grandpa. This year she was chief decision maker.

No...no...no...


Hey this one might work


High five. Now carry it back, dad

Once we got home Genevieve helped herself to the totes of Christmas decorations. We knew she would love digging in there (who needs presents when you have breakables?) but once she got hold of the beads it was all over.

Such a girly girl. What else would they be but the world's longest necklace?


Starting to work on her grand jete


Kiss the fish


then find a spot for him on the tree

The finished product