Indoor activities

My best offense for avoiding tough tantrums and chaos on those long days is keeping the girls occupied. I keep Keeley busy with building, painting, baking, etc. She loves to help out and as long as she's occupied, she's good as gold. As each month passes, she's better and better at playing alone and pretending. Cora has the patience of a saint, playing in the exersaucer on on the floor while Keeley does big kid stuff. 

Stuck Indoors- Winter Days

Winter 2014 was one I will never forget. Some days I thought I would lose my mind being couped up with the girls through another snowstorm or freezing day. On the bright side though, the long days at home were cozy at times, and it was fun to see Keeley and Cora start to "play" together. 

The Holidays with Gorman's/Fitz's 2013

                  Nothing is more cozy and fun that Christmas Day at Nanny and Papa's house.

Santa came!

We woke up to a white Christmas in Bethel, just like the ones fairy tales are made of.

Keeley ran into the living room with unusual patience and opened one gift at a time. She found her only wish, a "purple robe" that the elves had made just her size. Also, a horse stamp set, a Thomas train, and a "Molly and Emmet" book and stuffed animal set which she adored. 

Cora got a stuffed animal giraffe and elephant and a teething toy in her stocking, which she rolled around with and loved.

Christmas 2013

This was the first year we ever had waking up in our own home on Christmas morning, which was made even better by the fact that Keeley believed in Santa Claus and anticipated his arrival from day 1 of the Christmas season. Beautiful memories all around, and a wonderful first Christmas with Cora Larkin.

Favorite Keeley and Cora Photos- First three months

" A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost." Marion C. Garrety

Lake George 2013

We may have missed the lake for the July 4th celebration this year because we were having a baby, but we made a point not to let the summer slip by without at least one visit.  It was so much fun seeing Keeley enjoy all of the relatives and fun things that Huletts has to offer as a 20 month old.  She may have said the words "motor boats and sailboats" a million times in three days. Paddle boarding was also a big hit for all of us! 

 First trip to the lake for Baby Cora! Handled the ride up and back like a champ! Slept the whole way.