St. Louis!

This past weekend, I went with some friends old and new to go visit Emily and Nick in St. Louis. They moved there recently to be near Nick's parents (who are totally awesome and hosted an AMAZING dinner for us at their home). They were gracious hosts and showed us an amazing time in the city. We had the perfect blend of laid back and tourist-y activities on the agenda. Thank you both for hosting us, love ya!

Audrey saying goodbye to mommy!

Most of the pics are from my iphone, sorry they are crummy!

 At the St. Louis Art Museum…so much history in this town.

 I took too many pictures of the architecture but it was awesome!

 Dinner at the Akerberg's

  Nick's parents…they were too cute!

Window to our room...

New Years!

For New Years Eve we headed up to the club, minus the kiddos, for a fun night out with friends. It was so great to spend the evening with our fun little group!

Happy New Year!

More pictures from the end of 2011 to come, but for now, wishing you and yours a very blessed New Year!

Christmas Time!

I think it is about time I finally share pics from Christmas Eve & Day. It was so much fun for Chase this year and Audrey was pretty dang excited about the paper and boxes too. Chase has mastered the art of tearing through packaging to get to his present and was happy to tear through Audrey's presents as well. Meanwhile, she was happy to eat the paper! He is too funny about gifts now and knows the difference between toys and clothes. Let's just say clothes are not on the top of his wish list :).

Christmas Eve' Eve…presents are wrapped…

 The kids play while daddy cooks...

 We check out some cool neighborhood lights...

 Audrey is less than pleased that she is up past her bed time...

 Christmas Eve, we bake cookies for Santa...

 And open presents from Grandma Iris & Auntie JuGi...

 We write Santa a note...

 Mommy and Daddy open some gifts...

 And Santa visits for the kids...

 Christmas morning Chase makes quick work of the gifts!

 So nice of Santa to leave a note...

 We head to Ah & Pa's…and look who stops by for a visit!!!

 Chase is stoked for his big boy bike and already rides like a pro!

Then we headed to Auntie Aye's & Uncle Boo's for Christmas Dinner. I think I need to steal some of Lauren's pics to add to the blog since I didn't have my camera (hint, hint :). Such a wonderful holiday, and Chase is already asking when Santa & Pinnochio will be coming back!!!