School Valentines Party.

Snow.

Skating Party.

For my family's "winter" birthdays we had an ice skating party! Believe it or not, when we used to go skating as a family, everyone would skate. And I mean everyone...even Grandma and Grandpa! This year, there were a lot of observers. But, it was still fun! Colin had a ball, especially skating with his two hockey heroes, Papa and Uncle Chris.

Two of the birthday boys, Kevin and Grandpa.

Colin with Emily the birthday girl.

 I think Papa's still got it!

Mark driving the Zamboni!

Birthday Extravaganza.

My lovely mom turned 60 this year! You wouldn't know it, right? We had a fun "girls" dinner out to celebrate, and then she came back to my house for a sleepover, birthday breakfast, and shopping spree. Then, my dad and brother joined us for a nice breakfast out the next morning. I think her birthday was pretty special...just like her!

Out to dinner, minus a few of the girlies.

 The birthday girl with her favorite little guy!

Frosty.

Building a snowman with Papa!

Sledding.

Snowball fight!

For Auld Lang Syne.

We rang in the new year with some old, dear friends. Here's to a happy 2013!

Christmas is Here.

Christmas day is finally here! We spent a very quiet, late morning opening up presents with our little family. This year Colin asked for a nerf gun, hot wheels, darth vadar slippers and a teddy bear. Santa delivered!...with a few extra things because he was a very good boy this year.

Checking out the loot in his stocking.

Santa's letter.

 Then, Kevin's Aunt Mary came for a quick visit, along with Grandpa Jim and Uncle Tim. Yay for more visitors!

Christmas Cheer.

So, unbeknownst to me, my camera was on the wrong setting for most of our Christmas get-togethers. I'm so bummed! But the quality of the photos definitely doesn't match up to the awesome times we had with family. 

First, we got to host a (pre) Christmas dinner at OUR house! I was so excited to finally have my parents and brother over for a holiday. 

This definitely had to be the highlight of our...ehem...the boys day. A remote control helicopter! It was a gift to Colin, but I think Kevin, Chris and my Dad had just as much fun playing with it.

On Christmas Eve, We went to Grandma Patty's house for a fun, old-fashoned family Christmas! 

Can I get you any more eggnog?

Colin hid in the curtains to surprise his cousins when they arrived.

Jack reading his mad libs.

Then, we headed over to Grandpa Pat and Grandma Millie's house for more family, food and fun!

 Nicky-Baby and Baby Seamus.

Giving Great Grandma Mille her present.

Snow and Special Visitor.

Time to shovel! This snowfall was one of our first of the season. Actually, it was pretty unimpressive. Colin still even got to ride his scooter around the driveway. What happened to the days of having to "roll to the supermarket" because the snow was too high to step in or get your car out of the driveway? I guess that was a little before my time.

The best part of this snowy day? Aunt Bridget came for a quick visit. We looove us some Aunt Bridget!