Age is just a number

Little brother, am I?

I remind you that 'little' is a relative term, girls. And I'm gaining on you.

Anna took a turn reprising a classic moment from my infancy.

Where are you dragging me now?

Where are you dragging me now?: Christmas tree farm edition!

Christmas tree farm

We took a snowy trip out to Marmion to get this year's Christmas tree. We got our first trip on a sled, courtesy of the guy selling trees and our Da.

We enjoyed that sled!

Our Mama and Da found a nice tree, so we gave our approval.

While our Da roped the tree to the car, and our Mama and John huddled by the campfire, we took off on a snowy hike. What a good time we had!

Christmas treats, volume 1

We made some delicious Christmas wreaths last weekend!




Many more to follow!

Caroling at Cloud Gate

We went to Millennium Park to join in some Christmas carols on Friday night.


Here is a picture of our gypsy caravan, as seen in the Bean.

Julia and Anna enjoyed some hot cider.

And John took another in a series of pictures we call "Where are you dragging me now?"

Grand Rapids Children's Museum

During our time in Grand Rapids, we also visited the Children's Museum. Besides the perennial favorite grocery store area, we had a good time playing the piano and the drums.

John had a snack with our Da while we gave a monkey a checkup!

Thanksgiving

We made our annual trip to Grand Rapids for Thanksgiving. You can't see it, but John wore his turkey best to celebrate.

We played and played at Karen's, some of us more neatly than others!

Playtime!

I love my playmat.
I love my Bumbo.
But together... can't be beat!

Michigan Avenue lights

We went downtown last weekend to see the lights on Michigan Avenue, and to buy our Daddy a new winter coat.


Some of us were more interested in the lights than others.

Busy days

We--and our Mama--have been busy lately!

There are sisters to play with.

Babies to care for.



Developmental milestones to reach.


More to follow!

John the Marmot

My parents have been calling me a marmot since shortly after birth, when my high-pitched yelps and squeals reminded them of a radio piece they'd heard about distressed marmots.
The resemblance increases as I age.
 

Yes We Can

October 30: John's first presidential rally.
 

Trick or treat!

We all put on our bug best and went to Harper to trick-or-treat!!
 
 
Yes, we got the hang of it really quickly this year!