define: cuddletime
cuddletime: function: noun pronunciation: \ˈkə-dəlˈtīm\ Aidan’s time from around 5:15am – 6:45am that occurs after morning nursing, but when it is still too early to get up. A time to hold affectionately close for warmth or comfort in hopes that Muma and babe will go back to sleep until Alexander Continue Reading
sabbath playtime
this week we enjoyed a quiet sabbath at home. i took alexander to sabbath school as a muma and alex ‘date’ while papa and aidan had a quiet morning. alex was happy and participative, and for the first time said his memory verse in front of mrs. rorabeck (though still Continue Reading
unmeltable… almost
With Alexander’s lovely snowman slimming down each day, we decided a few new little faces were in order. A revised version from our Hello Cupcake! book resulted in nine happy little snowman cupcakes complete with coconut snow, Starburst / Airhead accessories, Oreo/MiniOreo hats and M&M earmuffs. Even Nana joined in Continue Reading
We’ve got a crawler!
This week, Aidan decided that he’d had enough of this sittin’ stuff and ventured out on hands and knees. Much to his delight, he discovered that he could indeed move forward in the direction of his choice instead of just backwards! David found this neat little program on the computer Continue Reading
facelift
Well, we were just ready for something a little ‘fresh.’ So babyblog got a bit of a facelift to tell more of our family stories than just baby stories- though I do suppose it’s been that way for a while. We also switched blogging networks to this one that has Continue Reading
Alexander’s First Snowman!
Today Alexander and Muma got to build their first snowman together. The snow was sticky and heavy and perfect for rolling with the help of Alexander’s strong muscles. Lifting was not so easy though- we had to call in Papa for that part! We piled him high, brushed off some Continue Reading
When You’re Too Impatient for the Big Snow…
We’ve been getting a little impatient around here for the big snow dumping. So yesterday, in a break from the nose-bitting temperatures, we took some moments to enjoy the dustings that we’ve had so far. Aidan spent most of the post-lunch galavant watching excitedly from the window. When Muma decided Continue Reading
twinkle lights
This year with our zoo memberships, we bundled up and went to see “The Lights Before Christmas” with our friends, the Mills. Even though it was cold, the twinkling lights, musical show with dancing Alexander and family, excitement, festivities and togetherness made for a wonderfully happy-hearted family outing. Alexander’s excitement Continue Reading
Aidan’s First Christmas
Aidan’s first Christmas Season almost 8 mos We’ve had some pretty special Christmases the last couple of years, but this one marks another hallmark year as we celebrate Aidan’s very first Christmas. And with the season, he’s had a few little surprises of his own for us as he’s been Continue Reading