Merry Christmas! (a little late!)

Eli and Elana were so much fun this Christmas. From making Christmas cookies to putting up the tree to learning the Christmas Story, it was so neat to see how excited they got about everything. Even though they didn't want to sit with Santa this year-Elana gave him a "5" and hugged Mrs. Claus-Eli wouldn't even go near him-they couldn't wait for him to come to our house. They enjoyed watching "Polar Express" and Santa even brought them a bell just like the boy in the movie.




They both ended up with more toys and things then they need, but I have to admit this year was pretty fun since they got so many "big kid" things.













Elana got her very own apron and mixer just like mommy's and Eli got a new saw that even had goggles!

We have also been enjoying this wonderful Minnesota winter that we've been having. Both of them love to play outside and got new shovels for Christmas so they can help with the driveway.













Eli loves daddy's snowmobiles and even found one that was his size when we were at the snowmobile shop, and now seems to think that he needs one. Elana isn't as interested in the snowmobiles but she wants a pink one just like the one Eli wants. Hopefully we'll get some warmer weather soon so we can all go for a ride. We hope eveyone had a wonderful Christmas and has a great start to the New Year!

A trip to the Pumpkin Patch

We took our first trip to the pumpkin patch on Sunday. It was a great day to be outside and Eli and Elana had so much fun picking out their pumpkins.


Elana loved every pumpkin
that she saw.


Eli liked to get the dirt off.

After going home and getting a little help from dad

They both can't wait to dress up for Halloween and are really loving daycare. Most days they don't want to come home. Elana is really into her babies and playing house. Eli says that he can't wait for snow to go snowmobiling with daddy.

Let's Go Fishin'!!

Eli and Elana really enjoyed fishing with Grandpa Dave this weekend. They didn't catch anything-2 1/2 year old patience isn't the greatest for fishing-but still had tons of fun.
Grandpa even found little fishing poles for them. They thought it was pretty neat that Uncle Patrick used to use them.
Eli and Elana have been having a lot of fun at daycare. They start school this week once the big kids go to school, and are very excited for it. We can't believe how old they are getting-and a little too smart for their (or our) own good!