Monday, January 31, 2011

Frosty

So, this is a pre-Christmas excursion out to the snow. We had a blast and it was oh, so cold!

Building, building. Everyone was having too much fun (or was too cold) to look up at Mommy for a picture -- Aine's smiling so I'd say that's evidence for the former.

Posing with Frosty, first with Daddy and then with Mommy.

Daddy and Aoife thought'd be a good idea to run out and get a few last shots with the snowman Aoife was sooo excited about. I wasn't sure, but it does look like she was as pleased as could be!

Toasty warm as a blizzard raged outside on our way home.
Thank goodness for 4-wheel-drive!
Seriously, it was snowing like crazy!

These girls love the snow. We'll be back!

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

The Polar Express

This experience was MAGICAL and the pictures tell the story well!Getting ready to go!
I think I like this...I just don't know what to expect.
Okay, we're sold, we definitely like this!
Tasting my hot cocoa!
I couldn't make up my mind. I made this face after all 20 or so sips I insisted upon taking!
What?! There are cookies coming too!? Awesome!
Posing with Daddy.
Oh my, we're nearly to the North Pole where we're really going to see Santa?!?!?
Singing and dancing...
...dancing and singing as we pulled into "town."
Our first glimpse of the big guy!
So excited! -- A bit out of focus because I'm so excited I just can't stop bouncing, bouncing, bouncing!
...and...Santa's on the train! Complete anticipation!
Getting our magical bells to hang on our Christmas tree! Thank you so much, Santa! And Merry Christmas! (Which is actually what Aoife said in just about the most excited and sincere, wow-I'm-awed-at-meeting-you whisper she could muster.)

Even though I'm late, I'm gonna say it anyway:

Merry Christmas!

Besos,

Los Stuhan

Monday, January 17, 2011

Christmas Preparations

We did lots of fun things to prepare for the holidays around here this year including making ornaments and a gingerbread house, oohing and ahhing at Zoo Lights and of course, decorating the tree. Enjoy!We love these antlers. Oh, and don't we look cute in them?

Mmmm....not sure about the frosting but I look pretty eating it.
I am super organized even when snagging the odd piece of sugary candy!
So, do you think I spent more time working or snacking?
"Maevers" and Daddy hard at work! (Also, pretty darn organized.)

Zoo Lights was cold and wonderful.

How I love to paint......how I love cleaning up -- because I get so darn messy....
...and how Mommy and Daddy love these finished products.
Soooo-per Aoife! (Thanks, Daddy!)

There is a reason that we are both hanging the same ornament in the same place. Hmm, wonder what that might be?

These pictures only begin to tell the tale of the fun and wonder around here during the holidays this year. Aoife is still talking about Christmas and Santa and we are still singing "Ruldof" and "Frosty!" Maybe we'll be singing them all year, goodness knows our renditions should be pretty darn good for Christmas 2011 ; ).

Lots of love,

The Stuhans

Friday, January 07, 2011

First Snow of 2010/2011 Season

It snowed just before Thanksgiving. It didn't stick for long and was a little too cold for all of us to enjoy for long -- but we had to get out and play!
This was actually the girls (okay, Aoife's) idea.
Stinkin' cute! She loves those boots.
Yeah, I like the snow!

Looks like someone else likes the snow, too!

This is just a preview of some later "snow-time" fun. We are excited for what the coming years will bring given how excited both girls are about just the idea of snow, much less actually playing in it!

It's always nice to come in, snuggle and get warm after playing in the cold, winter weather. The girls love cuddling up in this big, soft blankie that we got this winter. So much love for each other. What a couple of cuties!

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Pumpkin Patchin' It

I'm working on "catching up" our blog posts. We've had such a fun fall and winter I can't not share. These are from or visit to a local pumpkin patch this year, Plumper Pumpkin Patch. We had so much fun!Had a great day out playing and picking our pumpkins!
Posed for a "girls" picture.
Had so much fun on some super speedy slides!
It was too bright to cooperate for this -- ahh, the sun! Aine is crazy tall for her age, though,
"off the charts (30 + inches at her 1 year appt)."
Found out I'm 3-feet-tall -- I'm just too determined to be cute to prove it ; ).
Searched...Picked the perfect pumpkin : )!

Conquered the haystack!
Led everyone through the maze, quickly and successfully.
Wasn't impressed by this giant pumpkin.
Thought: I can lift this if I try REALLY hard!
Hmmm...maybe not, is there something under there?

Okay, thanks Mom, like that's gonna make my job easier!
Loved ridin' my pony, "Fancy."