Christmas Pictures 2011

Jecca came over this weekend to take Christmas picture (Friday for Dominic and Saturday for our family).  My goal: a good family picture that includes Logan to hang in my hallway.  Let's just say - Jecca has some photoshop magic to work (a head here, some closed eyes there).  Last year was a breeze, this year...not so much!  However, we got a few good ones of the kids individually :).

Once Jecca is done with her magic I will post a pic of the family, until then enjoy our beautiful munchkins:

Logan is 2 months old!

Yesterday was Logan's 2 month birthday!  Today was his 2 month check up.  He is 13 lbs, 5 ounces and 26 inches long (in the 90% for weight and 95% for height).  He is a big boy :).  He is too big for size 3 month clothes!  We had to bring out the 3-6 month size, but they are still a little loose.  He is mostly a very relaxed baby and has recently started to smile - which we love!  He sleeps pretty well but really LOVES to eat :).

The girls are both great big sisters.  Hailey is especially protective over Baby Logan :).

He has some digestive issues, so next Monday (the 12th) we have to go see a GI Specialist.  Praying everything is well!

Papa Tom's Birthday

Today was Papa Tom's birthday.  He wanted to get a 4 generation picture - Great Grandpa (Big Papa), himself, Justin and Logan.  There were a few camera's going at the time, but this is the best picture I got.  Logan is the only great-grandson with the Magee last name!

Big Papa likes redheads!  I love this picture.

 I believe this was the moment Hailey farted on Papa Tom's leg, and then announced it!

Poor Dominic feeling the love from Hailey. 

We also tried to get a full family shot, but none of the shots on my camera turned out. :(

Bath Time

Bath time is fun at our house :).  Our kids have always loved bath time, Logan included.  I got a few good pictures of Logan today Saturday and had to share! 

Oh - and I have to share this one of Hailey after her bath last night....ADORABLE :) 

Her 'curlys' are so fun!

Christmas in November

Since my parents don't usually get to see the kids open gifts, we decided to celebrate Christmas early.  The girls were thrilled this morning when the awoke to find presents!

 Even Logan was happy about it :)

 The big hit was the Imaginarium Train Table.  This thing rocks!  It even makes noises (LOUD ones) - and of course does not have any volume buttons.  I think overall it has 5 sounds.

Kaelin as a 'bow' snowman

 Hailey helping Papa Bob eat his Mike & Ike's

Hailey also got a Rapunzel doll, a Little Pony remote control car and a set of Duplo blocks.  Kaelin received a set of Duplo blocks, a Littlest Pet Shop remote control car and a doll/talking puppy set.

The adults did a name exchange. Justin bought Dad a Packers hoodie.

I got Ray a beard trimmer/shaver and a gift card to Vintage Estates.  Mom and Dad also bought him and Justin Salty Dawg sweatshirts (from Deadliest Catch).  Justin also got another Underarmour sweatshirt from my mom.  Ray had Mom and bought her some Calvin Klein perfume she wanted.  Dad had my name - my microwave for over the stove arrives tomorrow!!!

 Mom and Dad bought this for Logan (he's a little young for it yet...give him a few months!).

Merry Early Christmas - from Logan

Tonight we plan on looking at Christmas lights - there is a neat house in Canfield where the lights flash to music.  Then we will go to Eat n Park for pie and cocoa.   Tomorrow we may attempt the Youngstown Children's Museum. Then Tuesday K goes back to school and Wednesday my parents leave.  So far it has been a quick trip, but I am glad they are here and have gotten to see the beginning of Logan's personality!

Kraynak's 2011

Every year Kraynak's Lawn & Garden Center creates a Christmas Lane with many different Christmas displays.  They also sell a ton of decorations, kids and collectible trains and toys.  Justin has gone since he was a kids.  We have taken the girls since we moved here.  We usually wait for a weekday evening, but I thought it would be fun to do with my parents.  So, we went Saturday night.  It was busy.  There were lines.  However, our kids did great and really enjoyed it.  

K saying Hi to Frosty in line. H wanted NOTHING to do with 'the big white guy'.

Sisterly Love

K really liked the dancing penguins.

After Christmas Lane you can meet Santa (we think Santa was female this year!).  K wanted a doll, dress....etc.  Hailey wanted a Rapunzel doll (which she receiveGd this morning from my parents :) ).  Logan was indifferent.  I always let the girls pick an ornament when we are done and we usually look at toys (though this year it was already pretty late).  K picked a sparkly gold ball, H picked a sparkly blue ball and my parents bought Logan a red ball with his name on it. 

When we got home, the girls went to bed, while the adults got ready for Christmas. We are celebrating while my parents are here.  We wrapped gifts and spent an hour or so building a new train table. 

Decorating for Christmas

Mom helped me decorate for Christmas this year.  It was neat having someone else arrange my stuff in new ways!  The girls helped with the tree of course!

Confession: I did have Ray redistribute a few ornaments later in the day.

 Playing in the storage boxes.

Dad, entertaining Logan

FINISHED DECOR BY MOM:

 1/2 bath

This is where all the Christmas cards are hung

Above the Pack N Play - Playroom

 Tree in the Playroom

 Dining Room

 Kitchen - Yes there is a hole above the stove

 Fireplace Mantle

When we moved in this house the stove was really nice (black/stainless/Kenmore).  Unfortunately, when the previous owners updated, they did not update the hood!  It has bothered me since day 1!  I also hate that our microwave takes up precious counter space.  We did an adult name draw to celebrate Christmas when my parents were here this week.  Dad got my name.  I got a stainless/black/Kenmore over the stove microwave!  It will be in Monday evening! I am so excited.  Here is a picture of the guys prepping for install, but installing a plug, removing the old hood and moving a cabinet.  This was their contribution to 'decorating' :).