Christmas 2011.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with our families was very busy! Colin is seriously so spoiled and he knows it. Evan took in all the noise around him and had a great first Christmas himself! With a week old baby everyone came to us this year which was a big help! Even Tucker passed out after everyone left!

looking back.

2011 was a crazy year to say the least. Keeping tradition from last year below is a short video of all our favorite 2011 moments. I can't wait to show the kids these when they get older.

Hope everyone had a great 2011!

Evan.

Welcome, Evan Graeme Smith! December 15, 2011 : 9 lb 2 oz : 20 inches: 8:06 am

It's hard to believe a week has passed since Evan was brought into our world. Anticipation of being a family of four was overwhelming but Evan has been such a sweet sweet boy and is so patient with all the chaos that surrounds him. Colin loves his baby brother. He shares everything with him including blankets, goldfish, paci's.. you name it. Colin says "baby" first thing in the morning and "baby" as soon as he walks in the door in the afternoon. I am so glad they will both be able to have playmates. It's a great feeling raising a family.


I was running out of time with the sleepy phase so I took these this morning at exactly a week old. We are very much looking forward to Christmas with our crazy toddler and new family of four! Thanks for every one's well wishes! Merry Christmas!

house projects.

We finally put up some backsplash in the kitchen. It's amazing how just a small change can impact an entire space. Everyone may have thought I was a little crazy to go with glass blue subway tile...it was a risk but a well worth it one!

Colin meets Santa.

we avoided the long lines at the mall and waited for Santa to come to the neighborhood. Probably a good call. Maybe next year. Maybe.

gingerbread mess.

Colin decorating (eating) his gingerbread house...


and a quick video :)

work.

I am so blessed to be able to work from home. All of you mommas that go into the office pregnant I BOW down to you. Honestly you are saints and your husbands should rub your feet every single night. This is my snug little spot as I await the arrival of this child. At least I get a shower every morning... I can prepare myself for the non sleep about to be thrown back my way but it's the days of non showers when you're on maternity leave that are hardest....