Our Fam: Catch up

Somehow between having a baby, adjusting to life with 2, moving houses, unpacking, 2 full time jobs (one with frequent travel), and planning for the holidays, I haven't had time to blog (and I haven't started our Christmas letter either). Sorry. So catching up. . . we've settled into somewhat of a routine here at home- although it does continually change- we have our routine when Brandon is home and another when he is traveling. (I personally prefer it when he is home!!)

BJ is at such a fun age, although challenging at times. He loves his baby sister and is super helpful. He says the funniest things- and Christmas was a blast with him. He was completely spoiled, but was appreciative of all of his new things!!

Some of his fun comments this Christmas were:
-Talking with Mommy about Jesus's birth- he was born in a stinky barn! (How else do you describe a stable?)
-Fun changes in songs: "Then one froggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say", "We wish you were a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New You!", "Baby said it's cold outside" (thinking about Anika), "Police Mamidad (Feliz Navidad), "Roo-Dawg the red nosed reindeer"
-Mom or Dad: "BJ, you have 10 more minutes until bedtime" BJ: "No, 5 more minutes!"
AND, he loves to make plans. . . "After breakfast, let's go to the museum, how 'bout? And let's take Nicholas to the musem too, how 'bout? Yeah, let's do that"
-When he gets hurt: "Mommy's kisses are the best!

Anika is growing- she's smiling, and remains the sweet happy baby. She does great sleeping- most nights around 9 hours. She loves to watch her brother, but isn't a fan of his "tough" love- the tight hugs, "helping" her stand up, etc.

I'm going to work on our New Year's letter later this week- so you'll get to hear more about the boring adults too. . . here are some pics. (Oh, and I updated the pics on the side bar (and some below)- all pics from Bryndi Shult, an amazing photographer. Check her out at http://brynmarae.com)

The fam, complete with Angie