Christmas Break

Thirteen glorious days at home with the family. The highlights included Christmas dinner (Cincinnati chili from scratch), our second trip to Breitenbush Hot Springs, Portland’s sunniest December and homemade pretzels.

Running around Breitenbush’s Great Room

After the kiss, Luca says “touch” and makes the sign for “gentle.”

Christmas cape from Grandma Gloria

Hunting for bubbles

He can’t wait for Daddy so Milo takes matters into his own hands.

It melts my heart when the babies rub their chests and say “nummy-nummy (aka yummy).” 

Milo did this tonight after tasting his first pretzel.

Milo is huggy

Kids in the Hall

Gnome Series, Part II

We are lucky to live in such a lush and beautiful city.

Men at work

Luca as Sasquatch

Me and my shadow

Luca’s soccer skills

A star is born

Lionel Messi perhaps?

Thanksgiving

Addicted to baby crack, aka Yo Gabba Gabba

Waking up early from a nap means having the parents all to yourself.

Milo pushing his cow along train tracks.

Milo kissing his upside down cat.

Milo’s first turkey (Ruby’s third)

A sweet moment between father and sons

On my To Do list, put together a movie of the babies dribbling.

Foraging for sticks

Gnome Warrior Prince

Luca gorging on popcorn.