Caroline's last day

Zach now can say he has a girlfriend in NYC...penpals:)

Zach & his Valentine

Scream out your love for your valentine!!

Movie Time

The kids got hit with the stomach bug this week...Molly on Thursday and Zach on Friday...so we laid really low on Saturday. Though they were back to their normal silly selves, though we should error on the side of caution. Zach really wanted to have Molly in his nap for a movie. Mind you we never got more than 10 mins of a movie...they are my kids afterall:)

C is for COOKIES!!

Go Vikings! (video)

Sesame Street Live

Hailey, Megan, Zach, Koren, Sara & Charlie...the kids first "show" or sitting venue....ELMO Live! The theme was 1, 2, 3 Imagination.

1. Close your eyes (here is Zach...so cute) 2. Think of a wonderful place 3. Imagine you are there

BFF from Atlanta is here...Cole Boisseau

Jenny & Cole are in town from Atlanta. Today, Zach & I took the day off to hang out with them. They are staying with us all week...we are so excited. Cole is 4 months older than Molly and 16 months younger than Zach. So it is really a perfect friendship for the three of them...now and as they grow-up.

Sleeping in a fort

One of the highlights of our nights is going in to check on the kids before we go to bed...the best part now is guessing how we will find Zach. It varies each night but he is always in a "fort" with pillows and blankets all over. I caught this picture last night...with his bed undercover, I didn't risk waking him with the flash:)

I will get this annoucement on video...but Zach has some big news...

Don't jump to conclusions....

Zach is in UNDERWEAR!! Everyday....all day & night!! We are on day 10 and have had one accident!!

Building trains

Zach got several sets of trains that all go together for Christmas. He loves building them together with Daddy. Today, he got to it on his own and was going so great...and was so proud!! Thanks Grammy, Uncle Josh & Aunt Megan!!

The best part of New Years Eve....

well...banging on the pots (drums) and cheering Happy New Year, of course!!

Some Christmas videos of Zach

Santa rearranged the playroom and put together the KITCHEN...here is Zach finding it!! Thanks Grandma Jo & Papa Dave for the Kitchen!!!

Zach got a big train set...in 3 or so boxes. He kept yelling "look it!!" here are some videos of the last box opening and pulling apart!! Thank you Grammy & Aunt Megan and Uncle Josh!!

Happy Birthday Jesus!

Zach helped Mommy bake a cake for the "birthday party"...Happy Birthday Jesus! Celebrating all that Christmas stands for!

Merry Christmas

Drinking buddies

"drinking buddies"...as in everytime one sees that the other is having a drink or snack...or toy...the other wants to have one too.

Santa & Zach

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The best "adult" toy...is still king!

We had a playdate with new friends today!!

Keon and his parents, Nell & Chad, came over for playing, chili and more playing! The boys had a great time together and especially when it came to

cleaning up...man, adults are so lucky!!

Mommy and Zach met Nell and Keon at the Dentist office...goes to show you might meet a new friend anywhere!! We joke that I hit on her since I gave her my card when we were leaving:) This is the Hawk in me!!

My dad and his siblings are ALL like that...we hardly meet a stranger that can't be a friend!

A short interview with Mr. Zach Nelson

Minnesota Children's Museum

The Freeland's got Molly a family season pass for her birthday! Thank you!! This was our first time to the Children's Museum...and it is one of the coolest places for kids I have ever seen. Grandma & Grandpa were in town and came with us. Such a fun day!!

Gingerbread House Building

Holidazzle

Zach was in awe of the parade of lights...he loves yelling "hi" and waving. Santa was the grand finale and his favorite part. He said "see you tomorrow Santa" as we left.