Go Pack!

Kate knew that today's game against the Atlanta Falcons was going to be a nail biter, so she decided to put on her Green Bay Packers cheerleader outfit that Mimi gave her in hopes we could pull out a win. Unfortunately the Pack lost in a close one, but boy did she look cute!

Shake it to the left. Shake it to the right.

Happy Belated Thanksgiving!

Happy belated Thanksgiving! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! We certainly did! It was spent with family and accompanied by great food and a rousing game of Pictionary. Of course it was extra special since Kate is now with us. She is definitely on the top of the list of things to be thankful for this year. She brings so much joy to our lives and we can't help but smile when she's in our presence. In addition to our little lady, we are also thankful for the following:

- our wonderful and loving families
- our great, supportive friends
- good health
- jobs during this difficult economic time
- food on our table and a roof over our heads
- clothes on our backs
- and cameras so they can capture the wonderful photos below!

Giving Daddy The Stiff Arm

Family Photo

Turkey Tush! Gobble, Gobble!

Kate's First Halloween

A few weeks ago Kate celebrated her first Halloween! It was a fun-filled, busy day to say the least. Given the fact that we were sick two weekends before Halloween and then had rainy weather the following weekend we weren't able to get to the Pumpkin patch until that Halloween morning. Never the less, we actually very much enjoyed it since there was practically no one else there. We were able to enjoy it as a family without tons of people all around us. The three of us each picked out a pumpkin and upon Kate "selecting" hers and Mom holding it up with Kate to pose for a picture, our little Peanut dove right in and tried licking the Pumpkin! Oh, that would be our Baby Kate's.

After that, we went to our friend's (Bob & Mel) house and Kate had a play-date with their 3 month old daughter named Anna. It was a wonderful time with great food, tasty drinks and a glorious Packer victory! After the game, we rushed home in order to get there in time for the trick-or-treaters to arrive and for myself to whip up some of my (now) famous spiked cider for the neighborhood adults. Once again, the cider was a huge hit. I can tell we're starting to get a reputation as the "Cider House" because our doorbell never stopped ringing that first hour. Every trick-or-treater in town (and their parents) seemed to be at our house that first hour and then the final couple hours were dead. Coincidence....I don't think so!

We did have time to do a little photo shoot of Kate in her costume and her earlier Halloween outfit. As you can see, Kate went as a Strawberry. Enjoy the pics!

Kate plays in her Jumperoo before trick-or-treaters arrive

Our little Strawberry

Strawberry Kisses!

Kate & Mimi enjoy Halloween

Get Well Soon, Uncle Greg

On Tuesday, John's brother Greg underwent jaw surgery which required the surgeon to break his jaw and completely shift his entire mouth forward, backward, left and right. John, Kate and I visited him in the hospital that evening and while we felt completely helpless, we were glad that Kate was able to bring a little smile to his face. She even picked out a "Get Well Soon" balloon and brought it with her to give to him.

Greg and Kate have always had such a special bond. He was at the hospital the day she was born and she quickly learned that Uncle Greg's arms were just as cozy as could be. You could see and quickly sense the instant love he had for her and as parents it just warms our hearts to witness that love each time they are together.

We love you very much, Grey, and we hope that your road to recovery passes quickly!

Hi Uncle Grey! :)