Can I Help?

After dinner I was cleaning up the kitchen and Ben was in his highchair having a bottle. He was almost done with his bottle when it started to fall out of the strategically propped up place I had it in. Sam picked it right up and asked, "can I help and feed Benny?" Sam has been quite the little helper with Ben lately and I love watching him take care of his little brother. Sam stood next to his highchair and helped Ben finish his bottle. I was really impressed, because it took a few minutes for Ben to finish it (which in toddler time is hours!). Thank you Sammy for being my big helper!

Two Sleeping Beauties

Sam has been taking great naps at daycare everyday during the week, but at home on the weekends he rarely takes one. He just doesn't want to lay down with me. Although I know he wants one because he carries his blanket all over the house and is quieter than normal. Today he was helping me straighten up the house and it most of did him over, because he fell asleep right on the floor in the doorway to the bathroom. Ben went down for a nap shortly after that. And for the first time ever both boys were sleeping! I of course went into overdrive and got done as much as I could before either of them woke-up!

Congrats Becky!

Today, my sister Becky graduated with her Masters degree (an MBA specializing in Marketing) from Walsh College. I am very proud of her and her accomplishments. CONGRATS BECKY!!! Here are some pictures.

Had to Take Some Pictures

Sam and Ben had some cute matching plaid shirts on and they both happen to be in a good mood at the same time... so I thought I would try and snap some pictures. I think that I got some cute ones.

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Happy New Year (with a dose of SNOW)!

Happy New Year!!! We had a pretty low key (okay VERY low key) New Year's Eve. Jacob spent the night and Grandpa and Grandma's and brought in the new year with his cousins Kelsey and Lucy. Andy and I were asleep well before midnight (as were Sam and Ben). With a newborn you try to get as much sleep as you can, even on New Year's Eve! The morning of the new year brought lots of snow, about 14 inches of it! It's been awhile since we have had that much snow at one time. Sam had a great time helping Daddy shovel too! Here are some pictures of all the snow.

Christmas at Home

We finally made it back home to celebrate Christmas ourselves and open Santa's presents! Jacob got a Nintendo Wii, Sam got lots of Thomas the Train stuff and Ben got lots of toys he had no idea what to do with yet! The boy's got so much stuff and by the end of the night it looked like a tornado went through the living room! We had a wonderful Christmas! We are truly blessed and have such wonderful family!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

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Christmas with Andy's Family

After my parents house we went over Andy's parents house for a wonderful dinner and more presents! Lynda made a very nice dinner and Patti had some wonderful Christmas cookies for us. Again there were tons of presents to be opened and the boy's got some very nice toys! The kids had so much fun playing with each other and their new toys. Lily even got everyone together for a tea party! Thank you everyone!

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Christmas with Pam's Family

Sam, Ben and I met with my parents and sisters this morning to celebrate Christmas. My Dad made us all breakfast, which was very yummy! Thank you, Dad! After breakfast Sam did the honors of passing out most of the presents, which he did a very good job at. I think Sam had the biggest pile of presents and he took him time opening them at first. But soon he had most of his opened and was helping opening up Ben's too! Everyone got the boys some great stuff and Andy and I got some wonderful gifts as well. Even our dog Ocho got some fun toys and treats! We had a wonderful morning and it was a fun start to our Christmas day! Thank you everyone!

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Christmas with the Pilzner's

Today we celebrated Christmas with my mom's side of the family. My Uncle Dan and Aunt Toni hostessed the dinner and it was wonderful (thank you!). The boys got some wonderful gifts and I want to say thank you to everyone!

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Happy Birthday Pam!

Today is my 33rd birthday! I tell you what though, having a two year and a four week old though doesn't leave much room for celebrating. Although I wouldn't trade them for the world. I am so blessed to have two wonderful children and a wonderful step-son. I had a nice relaxing day. We ran some errands in the morning and just hung out at home for the rest of the day. It was a quiet day, but that is all I needed or wanted. Happy Birthday to me!