Baby Samantha at 7 months (back in Dec.)

I must admit this little one has been the apple of my eye lately! Those cheeks are just kissable and her cute mannerisms make me want to have 10 more like her. (not really 10 but you get it) I love the way she moves her hands. She likes to look at them and talk to them. She's sleeping a little better which makes me happy! Her nick name is Baby!! I really have been trying to call her Samantha because I wouldn't want her to turn one and think her name is......BABY!

Downtown at the Circle

I believe this is the capital building. There are so many cool things downtown. I feel like we need to explore a little more and learn more about the history.

You can kind see the lights that stretch all the way to the top of the monument. At Christmas time there are huge nutcrackers and other decorations all around the circle.

It was really cold the day we went! Are you surprised? You tell by the look on Tommy's face and how his hands are scrunched up inside his jacket!

I wish I could write more about what is what and explain the different things. We'll have to go back again when it warms up and I'll fill you in!!

Christmas 2010

Lee and Tommy went to Lowe's to pick out a tree on a very windy night at the beginning of December. I'm just glad Lee was able to go because strapping a tree to the roof of your car when it's 5 degrees or lower is what you call painful in my opinion!

Every year Christmas tree decorating is the same! Kassie does most of the hanging and Tommy does most of the hanging in the wrong places.

When my friend Raven came up to visit from Kentucky, we went to the museum to see Santa. Tommy has yet to sit on Santa's lap. I don't know what it is but right before it's Tommy's turn, he runs away screaming no!! Maybe next year!


The Ortho group had an Ugly Christmas Sweater party this year. Lee grew a mustache as you can see. He didn't win the contest but two of the other residents were kind enough to place a bet/challenge. The bet was, Lee would NOT shave his stache for a week and keep that very handsome hair style to go with it. I must say, he made it the entire week. He thankfully was able to shave it Christmas morning.

These are our new friends the Dockters, Lindsay and Eric. He's a first year in Lee's program and yes, he's Dr. Dockter!

Lee's parents came out for Christmas this year!! They made the 28 hour + drive from Arizona to see us!!! Brenda brought a gingerbread house for the kids to assemble. I like this picture because it shows Kassie still eating the candy after I said no more and Tommy sulking because I said no more candy. There comes a point where you must say stop because it's 9 o'clock in the morning and you know in a half an hour they're either going to say their tummy hurts and/or they'll be running around like wild maniacs. Right?! I know, I'm sooo mean!


For Christmas Eve dinner I cooked this year folks! Last year we had hot dogs if I remember correctly! Sorry the lighting is so bad! Oh, and may I bring your attention to Lee's lovely facial hair. He smiled like that on purpose just to remind us it's there!

On Christmas morning we had to WAKE the kids up because Lee was on call. Yes, he had to work on Christmas. Sad, I know but someone has to do it!

Kassie got her Fire Breathing Dragon she was longing for.

Tommy got a really cool dragon fortress that makes scary noises and lights up. Samantha was sleeping but she got a few toys too!

Grandpa Ed got to learn all about Pokemon and who is a fire type or water type and who evolves into what. (Don't ask! It's complicated. Just ask Kass, she'll give you the run down!)



Lee was on call on Christmas, so we took a big pot of Chicken Tortilla Soup down to the hostipal for Christmas dinner.

Seriously, that can't be comfortable! Tommy ALWAYS falls asleep in the car.

I went sledding with Kassie and Tommy. Brenda also came along to watch. It was cold, bumpy, and fun.

(photo by Bethany)

What's that in my salad?

You see this little guy, I mean huge enormous thing with really long legs and sharp teeth? Well, I have a story to tell about him. I was enjoying my salad I made with the Spring Mix I bought from Costco and out crawls a green shield bug. I am not kidding when I say that it was the most disgusting thing. Luckily I didn't take a bite with him in it. Seriously, I don't need the extra bug protein!

One Snowy Day

If Kassie had it her way, she would have everyone out in the cold with her. She doesn't mind the freezing cold wind, or wet snow in her face, gloves and boots.

(trust me, it's really not warm enough in my house to walk around without a shirt)

Tommy and Samantha on the other hand have it down, staying inside and enjoying fruit roll ups and mushy bananas. I think I side with them.

Tommy

After I gave Tommy a bath, I left to find him a shirt to wear. I came back and found him asleep on the rug. I guess taking bath was just a little too exhausting for him.

Samantha is 6 months (back in November)

Look at this baby girl! She is the most adorable little blue eyed girl I've ever seen. I'm not bias or anything!! She is so happy and content and the kids love her. Unfortunately, at night she's had some issues and always has until recently at 7 months. I'm not kidding when I say that she used to wake up 10-15 times a night screaming. It was torture!! There were so many times where I ended up holding her on my chest just so I could get so rest. Wow, bad memories of sleepless nights are coming back to me as I'm writing this. But luckily the worst is over. To make a long story short, she's on reflux medicine and she's doing much better which means I'm doing much better. It's amazing what a little sleep will do for you!! Now I feel like I need to catch up on things!

Thanksgiving 2010

For Thanksgiving this year, we packed up the van and headed to Canton, Ohio to visit my Aunt and Uncle. It was so great to see family. The kids played the Wii. I made cards and Lee got to relax. What more could you ask for.

Extreme Blog Makeover

Happy New Year to all of you loyal Pooled Reflections readers. I have so much to catch up on and isn't that always the case!!! But first I wanted to give credit to my friend Raven who worked her magic and helped me fix my bog and teach me a few pointers on Photo Shop. (Let's see if I remember them.) And second I need to thank Anna for taking the fabulous family photos of us.

More coming soon!