Cincinnati Winter

This year we got snow!!! Which is a big deal since we didn't get ANY last year.  When Soren was born we had spectacular snows.  The apartment was warm and cozy while I cuddled with our sweet, new addition to the family.  I was so bummed last year when we didn't really get much knowing Soren would absolutely LOVE it.  But this year, we did.  And low and behold - he had a blast.  

But that's not all Cincy is good at.  Our new discovery lies in Cincinnati's Museum of Natural History (or to most of us - the Train Museum).  The Children's Museum in the basement is unreal! Not to mention the rest of this large art deco building.  Everything is set up for the kiddos.  I feel like it is one of the few child havens where every other word isn't 'no, sorry sweetie, that's not yours...can't touch.'.  Nope - you can touch and explore just about anything (some things, like historic cars and such...well, those aren't game).  Here are few pics from our already 3 visits in less than 2 weeks.  Yes...we ended up with a family pass....

Snow!!!

We got snow!!  As soon as Soren went down for a nap, the snow started falling - so, Rick remained on babe-duty and I ran out to collect supplies: Snow jacket, snow pants - and some awesome water-proof Keens.  I checked out the boots first, but they were all so terribly heavy and the only alternative were Uggs, and well - he is a boy.  So I buckled - Soren got his first pair of real hiking boots.  Keens!  We had a blast, but it didn't take long for him to allow me to get his mittens on - brrrr...cold!

Gift Giving

Gift giving is something I am generally, well - ok at.  I was going to say great... and then good... and now - ok.  I say that, because I do put a lot of thought into them and many times make them - but I mean, really - i don't know how the recipient really feels about it, right?

Anyway - this year has been tougher than others.  Trying to keep up with a toddler, a HUGE work project and the almighty itch I got this year - I feel so behind and grasping at anything!  Ideas?  Crafts??  Gift giving is tough!

I think I need to just spend some more time wrapping my head around the holidays instead of wrapping gifts. 

Holidays Smell So GOOD!

Boy have I missed writing!  I'm Back!!!  Not just to my blog, but I feel like I have my life back.  After 3 and half weeks of burning itches, infections, swelling, rashes and hives - not to mention over 70 hours of editing and even MORE recording, I feel like I finally own my life again.  Whew!  I missed it - my guys, hanging out with Soren and most of all - getting ready for the holidays!  

Luckily, I happen to be blessed with two of the best dudes ever!  To boost Momma's morale - Rick took us to the Big Tree Plantation last week to pick up our Christmas Tree.  It was a blast.  Soren pet some little horses, we saw Reindeer, picked out a tree and even helped Pappa take it down!  It was so much fun!