Loving Liam

I know it's a little dark and blurry...but, isn't he cute! I love my little Liam!

Brad, this one is for you...Jonn made me promise to post pics of the snow (It has melted quite a bit by now). But, these speak volumes...mucho snow.

p.s. I had to sneak a picture of our little snow monster too!

Love is in the Air

Lately the boys LOVE being around each other! I have found that Liam is very easily calmed by Jackson. It is great. This is becoming a morning routine...I lay them both together in the crib and they just kind of "talk" back and forth. I tried to sneak a picture, but by the looks on their faces I knew I needed to leave them alone. Brotherly bonding, I guess.



This adorable pic is at the latest Mead Basketball game where, god bless them, the Russell girls love to play with Jackson. McKenna and Jack took a little stroll on the court during halftime. I think we may have a match made in heaven!

Maison Blanc Please

I am procrastinating again...

I just wanted to throw this out there in case anyone goes to London anytime soon. There is the most wonderful little patisserie that I obsessed over while living in London. Maison Blanc. On Church street, just off Kensington High. If you get there, stop in...you won't regret it. The only thing I regret is not eating more of their delicious fruit tarts while I had the chance. Oh, memories...



Seriously though, how beautiful is that????

Life Without Sleep

Well, I am officially done with my first week as a grad student...only about 3 years left to go! It is about 11:30 at night, everyone is in bed and yet here I am. I think my brain officially will not shut off. Maybe I am coming to realize that sleep is over-rated and is just not in my near future. Don't misunderstand, I love every bit of my life but this busy pace will do a number on me. Mark my words.

Just a bit of advice for any stay at home mother of two under two who may consider going back to school while your husband is also finishing up his masters, an internship, not to mention his own "normal" job...you must learn to embrace life without sleep.

I think I am going to try really hard to focus that frusteration on my elliptical, and hopefully my butt will thank me. Is that a little too much info? I hope not, cause at this point I am not doing a very good job at filtering my comments. Probably a good time to wrap this up and get back to studying. I am a total procrastinator.

Go Pirates!!!!

Hope everyone had a great Christmas!

Look what I can do!

I think Jackson has a little more Birdwell in him than we thought. He can catch, and here is proof! I think we will be in touch with an agent in the very near future!

This is cold and snowy!

This post is for my sister in Phoenix who swears she is cold in 60 degree weather. Kate tried to tell me over the phone that "60 really feels a lot colder in Phoenix for some reason". I love that.

This post can also be dedicated to my aunt and uncle in southern California who call with excitement to let us know that they "might get snow too"!

I hate to break it to you guys...this is what snow looks like! It is very cold (about 5 degrees at the moment) and actually sticks to the ground.

Jackson didn't quite know what to think about it this morning. I may chalk his un-enthusiastic attitude to the nap he missed. Either way, he kind of kicked it around and just studied the snow falling. It is so funny to watch his expressions sometimes because he is so serious while he is trying to figure things out for the first time. He is too young to realize it, but he has oficially had his first "snow day". Too bad he is not old enough to realize that means a free day from school!

Who says overalls are out of style? Thanks to a very stylish aunt of mine (Gretchen) Jackson has enjoyed so many adorable clothes! These overalls are another one of my obsessions recently and they are also very warm since they have this cute lining. We need all the help we can get when it is only 5 degrees out!

By the way, who could ever tell from these happy pictures that this kid has a double ear infection??? We are getting the tubes put in January 15th, so hopefully it will work...cross your fingers!

What is Christmas without a little "Gourmetta"? It is the most adorable thing ever! Each person gets their own little grill things that you fill with whatever meat, veggies and spices you want. How cute, right?
Then you take a little holiday gourmetta gathering, add a few really fun girls who never get a chance to drink (mostly myself)and voila...a very Merry pre-Christmas!!

Oops...did I forget to mention our wonderful husbands, who were also a lot of fun? Sorry guys, we love you too!