More from Cincinnati

We took the opportunity while we were in Cincinnati to get some Suttmann family portraits. I think we got some great pics!

We also got some great pictures of Lucas, Megan and Kayla ... some with Grandma Krollmann.

Christmas in Cincinnati

We spent Christmas Eve at Aunt Barb's. Kayla started the gathering with some awesome news ... she's going to be a big sister! After a delicious dinner, it was present time. In addition to all the presents the kids loved, they enjoyed stomping on some bubble wrap. :)


Christmas Day! We started the day with the Suttmann side. It's amazing how fast 6 kids can tear through so many presents. There were several comments (all from the boys) about "more clothes", apparently not a hit. But all seemed happy with lots of new toys as well. The kids had a great time playing, but after brunch it was time to head off to the Krollmann Christmas. More playing, more presents and more fun! The kids (and their parents) were definitely worn out by the end of the day!

Christmas at Home

Santa is such a considerate person ... he was kind enough to visit our house early since he knew we wouldn't be here on Christmas Day. Lucas and Megan were very excited to wake up to a bunch of presents under the tree! After opening their stocking stuffers, they headed upstairs and tore through all the stuff under the tree. Megan's favorite present is likely the baby potty she got for her dolls (not to mention the changing pad, wipes and lotion). Lucas was excited to get a new bike for Christmas and is looking forward to warmer temperatures outside so he can try it out.

Santa & Snow Angels

Yesterday, we met the Kluesners and Fords and went on a train ride with Santa! I think all the kids had fun singing and talking to Santa. Lucas is still a little scared of Santa and wouldn't let me get up so Santa could (more easily) sit by us, but he was happy to talk to him and offer up what he wants for Christmas. Megan was a little less scared of Santa, but still didn't want to sit by him. Fortunately, Alicia was sitting with us and was happy to sit by Santa. Unfortunately, since I wasn't allowed to get up, I didn't get a Santa picture. :P


Update: Thanks to Drew & Heather for sharing their pictures. You can see more on Alicia's Blog.


Today we enjoyed some of the new snow outside. Much to Lucas's dismay, it was not good packing snow, but we did have some fun making snow angels. Megan was amused when Mommy "fell" into the snow and was happy to try it herself ... and made her first snow angel!

New Familiy Photos

Well, it's getting to be more of a challenge to get a family photo thanks to Megan's 1000 expressions, but we did get some good ones.

Lest you not believe, maybe this will explain the challenge (note, these are low-res pics because that is all we are legally allowed to share ... and it's all we have for the following faces as we didn't actually buy any of them).

Thanksgiving

Aunt Barb came to visit us for Thanksgiving again this year. We love having her visit! We even got the Christmas Tree put up before she left.

Hanging Out

Random cute picture of the kids hanging out ... Megan, Everett, Alicia, Carl and Lucas were mesmerized by some adults playing video games.

Happy Halloween!

Megan and Lucas got lots of chances to show off their costumes this year ... the Costume Parade during the Fall Festival at school, a Halloween Birthday party, and Halloween (of course!). I think they make a fantastic pirate and scarecrow.






While Lucas was doing his homework for school today (which I still can't believe he has, but he loves it), Megan was coloring across from him. Somehow the spelling of Megan's name came up and Lucas was helping her with it. The next thing I hear is "Here, I'll write it for you.". I walked out and saw Lucas writing Megan's name for her ... upside down. He informed me "that's so it's right for her". So cute! And I was very impressed with how well he wrote upside down!