The WINTERS: 2010

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

'Play' Thanksgiving

A few days shy of the real Holiday. Today Henry and Cora had a 'play' plastic Thanksgiving. Here are some highlights.

2010_11-Play Thanksgiving

SNACKS!

...Watermelon! Yum!

2010_11-Snack time at Gma

Horses!

On a cool weekday morning Janey Morse generously took time to show the kids her horse barn. Henry and Cora met many horses and Henry had a great time kicking the exercise ball around the arena.

2010_11-Morse Horse Barn

The day after Cora's birthday party Mark and Beth graciously babysat the kids for two days while Scott and I stayed in Chicago. Scott had to attend a conference. I was lucky enough to do exactly what I wanted...nothing at all. Quite a treat! Here are some pictures and movies Beth shot while we were away.

2010_11-Gma Overnight Babysit

Cora's Birthday Party

A great day! I think Cora (and Henry) had a great time at the party. Thank you to all who came. Hard to believe that she is already a year old! Later in the day we were able to meet Greyson Heitz. What a cutie!

2010_11-Cora Birthday

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Halloween 2010

Everyone really enjoyed Halloween this year. It was neat to see Henry understand what was going on for the first time... though he kept wanting to "see" Halloween :) Andrea made Henry an incredible Giraffe (aka Long Neck) costume and even our lady bug had a good time trick or treating. Someone actually gave out Honey Grahams that she could eat. Good for washing down all the pumpkin...

Enjoy!

2010_10-Halloween

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Caught-up...finally!

Fall Leaf Play

Tuesday morning Henry and I raked up leaves, then made it rain. He was unsure at first but warmed up to the idea of leaves falling in his face. Cora joined us after her nap and immediately loved it. I love how photos of Cora and Henry alternate from wary faces, sizing each other up to beaming smiles.

Oct 2010_Leaf Play

Barn Visit

Mary and Warren were graciously hosted us for an afternoon at the farm. We met and scared the sheep. Cora managed to get a fist full of sheep poop (caught before it entered the mouth :) And, Henry really enjoyed scooping corn into the metal bucket. A beautiful Sunday afternoon! Thank you Mary and Warren!

Oct 2010_Fall Barn Trip

Handholding

Scott was able to catch this moment while I drove. Something to look back on when they are fighting like cats and dogs :)

Oct 2010_Hand Holding

Pumpkin Painting

Our budding artist had a new canvas - pumpkins and gourds!

Oct 2010_Pumpkin Painting

Jello Playtime

Sensory fun time! A beautiful cool morning found us outside squishing (and eating) jello with our fingers. Cora thought is was pretty interesting but had more fun splashing in the water table. Henry (the little cook) enjoyed stirring the jello in warm water making a red, leafy soup. I spent as much time setting up and cleaning up as the kids did playing :)

Oct 2010_Jello Playtime

Pumpkin Patch

A fun Saturday excursion to a U-Pick Pumpkin Patch near Rockford. We missed Cora's nap time which is pretty evident through the photos. Henry was much more serious about pumpkin selection this year! A great day with unseasonably warm weather.

Oct 2010_Pumpkin Patches

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Some recent snapshots.

More Baptism Photos (from Chris Maubach)

THANKS CHRIS

Cora's Baptism (From Chris Maubach)

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Cora's Baptism - 9-12-10

Wonderful weekend with family and Cora's big day. The weather was great and the company was even better. Thanks to everyone for your love & support!

More pics to come as we gather from other people.

Scott & Andrea