Welcome 2013!

We ushered in the New Year in Florida, with family and friends.  It is always nice to soak up some sunshine before heading back to the chilly air.

Reading time with GG

Game time with Dada

Playing out by the lake

Getting ready to jump ship

A not so good family picture.

Parker enjoying the sand...

and a snack.

Checking out the Singer Island beach

All the cousins at the party...

The birthday boys!

Having a Latte Fun!

Happy 2013!

And yes, Christmas happened as well...

Our December kept on going, and rolled right into Christmas.  We spent the long weekend up in New York, opening gifts and hanging out with the family.  We actually managed to get some decent family pictures as well - yay!

See - the whole family looks good!

The 2 cousins

Let the gifts begin!

Burning off some energy outdoors...

And then back to the gifts...

Sweets!

Admiring the new toys

Hanging with Dada.

More toys the new morning!

Merry Christmas!

Sesame Street Live!

One of our presents to Parker was taking him to see his favorite - Elmo!  We all headed out to the Patriot Center, where Aunt Jodi met us, to have fun with the Sesame Street gang, at least for a few hours.

Look!  Here comes...

Cookie!

Snuggling up to Elmo and Dada during the show

And now with the ladies!

I think Cooper enjoyed himself as well ;-)

Bye Elmo!

Cooper (really) turns 5!

Cooper officially turned 5 on December 20, and of course we had a small celebration at home.

Cooper's drawing for the day

Presents!

Skyping with Grandma

Making a wish

 

Smile!