Christmas Eve

Ada and Emmet thoroughly enjoyed Christmas this year. In fact, they are still singing Jingle Bells and it's the middle of March. I love watching them gain deeper understanding of things and experiencing the joy of Christmas through your childrens eyes is something spectacular for sure. We enjoyed brunch at Bumpa and Julie's on x-mas eve morning/afternoon and spent the evening at Nana and Pops. It was a busy but fun filled day. I don't have any pictures from Bumpa's house because I forgot the camera...grrrr.







The whole fam damily, as Pops would say.

Greg & Emmet jam session

Gina showing off her incredible bowling skills

Emmet throwing a strike

Ada working on her bowling skills

Dr. Emmet checking out Nana's ears.

Emmet & his new viewfinder

Me showing off my beautiful necklace from mom.

Emmet & Ada devouring their gifts.

Dr. Emmet making sure Gina's ears are okay.

Ada and Emmet hugging - so sweet.

Ada's beautiful smile.

Emmet checking out the nativity scene...one of Nana's favorite things to do on x-mas eve.

Ada helping with the nativity.

Greg & Gina

Roger and I finding something amusing....

Mama and me-ya


Greg & I
Me enjoying some vino...a little too much perhaps.

Big Boy Emmet

On Saturday December 20th Emmet declared that he was a big boy and was no longer interested in wearing diapers! Seriously. This is so typical Emmet...always doing things on his own terms, his own time frame, when he wants to and is ready. We tried last summer to potty train him along with Ada but he just wasn't ready. He's since been pooping on the potty for about the last 5 months but has had no interest in committing to the toilet full time when I have asked. So, I was surprised when he refused the diaper when he got up in the morning and went to get a pair of underwear. He's really been doing a great job as long as he is reminded frequently (he is becoming a bit reliant on the timer). The holidays threw him off a little bit with being out of his normal routine, lack of naps and late bedtimes but we'll get back on track soon. We're doing pull-ups for naps and bedtime but will tackle that battle another time. Right now I'm just rejoicing in the fact that I don't have to buy diapers anymore!!!!!

Sibling love

Emmet bumped his head while climbing inside a cabinet. Ada was pretty sure that he needed some medicine. When I assured her that he would be okay with a kiss from her she came over to the couch where I was snuggling Emmet and holding an ice pack on his bump...Ada climbed up and Emmet proceeded to get off of my lap to go snuggle with Ada. Melted my heart.

Decorating the tree

Ada and Emmet totally got into the Christmas thing this year...the LOVED it all and I loved watching them love it. They loved the music (especially Jingle Bells) and the idea of Santa. They loved decorating the tree! What a fun afternoon!

Christmas Tree Farm

We ventured out to the Christmas Tree Farm this year with Nana & Pops to pick out our Christmas Tree. It was windy, damp and cold so we decided not to cut one down this year and instead found a pre-cut one in the barn where the wind wasn't blowing quite as hard. Lucky for us Santa was visiting the farm so Ada and Emmet got their very first introduction to the man in the red suit! They were a little unsure at first but couldn't take their eyes off of him! They enjoyed tromping around the barn looking at the trees and it's official....both Nana & Pops and The Marcin family got "The Best Tree Ever".

Happy Birthday Uncle Greg

We celebrated Uncle Greg's 31st birthday on December 6th. Ada and Emmet just love having visitors...especially Uncle Greg & Aunt Gina. Poor Greg wasn't feeling very well but he was a trooper and indulged A&E in some ring around the rosie and snuggling!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We had a great Thanksgiving in Delafield with the Flynn family. Ada and Emmet very much enjoyed being in a new place and having lots of people to entertain them! It was so nice to spend time with family and catch up with one another.


Emmet relaxing with Uncle Greg.


Ada loved snuggling with Pops & Uncle Mickey...she also liked sharing her blanket!


Most of the family relaxing together.


Ada enjoying some yummy pie.


Emmet & Daddy playing with cars.


The Flynn sisters...minus the smart ones (Jackie & Patty) that lives in much warmer places! L-R, Barbie, Kathy, Peggy and Debbie (Nana)


Ada loves her Aunt Barbie!