lauren’s uncle frankie & aunt madeline have this amazing heated indoor pool.  meadow couldn’t wait to get into her birthday suit and take a little dip with mommy and her big sis lil.

say hello to finnegan. one of the coolest doggies i have ever met.  the next few photos were taken at uncle john and aunt debbie’s house.  finn just loved soaking in the window sun, and who could blame him, it was so nice.

here’s a shot of lauren’s cousin, erin out on the deck – i’m just loving that sun flare. erin is moving back home from california soon and we can’t wait to hang out with her more.

baby CJ took a little nap on mommy’s lap so i decided to take a snap.  how about that?  okay, okay i’ll stop now.

this is christmas morning at our house. lily and meadow dove right in to see what santa left for them.

the next day it was off to my parents house to visit with my two older brothers and their families. my dad got into the spirit and dressed up as santa and surprised the kids with a quick little gift giving goodness.

santa headed home and wished everyone a very merry christmas and a happy new year.