This was one of Ben's favourite gifts. He played with it for hours yesterday.

We waited until Christmas to build our gingerbread house, so it wouldn't be too stale to eat.

Jonny at the end of a tiring day.

Early Christmas
Matt's sister Sarah only had yesterday off, so we had Christmas with the Jansen's early.

The boys got new housecoats from Nanna and Bubba. They looked so cute.

A family photo in front of our tree.

Benjamin helping Jonathan open his first gift.

Jonathan got some new Dr. Seuss books from Auntie Sarah, he loves them.

Decorating the tree...or playing with lights.

Getting in the Christmas Spirit

I look forward to having these pictures out each year. Both the boys on their 1st Christmas'.

Since we were snowed in today. Ben helped me start putting out some of our decorations.

This is the snow that fell today. Yesterday it was 10 above and now we have atleast a foot of snow. It is starting to feel like Christmas finally.

Matt's 1/2 Marathon

Jon slept through all the cheering as people finished the race.

Here is Matt finishing the race. He finished in 1 hour, 36 minutes. Pretty good for his first one.

Ben wearing Daddy's medal after the race.

Getting Ready for Halloween

This was Jonathan's first year dressing up. He wasn't too excited to be wearing this suit. Ben however, was very excited that Jon would be joining him.

Much happier, with the hood off.

Out Trick or Treating

There was a huge difference from last year to this year. Ben went to the doors by himself and remembered to say "Trick or Treat" and "Thank you".

These people had a puppy that was dressed up. Both the boys were eager to see her.

This was the first candy for Jon, he loved it.

Ben's haul. Quite a bit for a 3 year old.

Jonathan Eating with a Spoon

Apparently we should have given Jonathan a spoon earlier. I let him have one with his Cream of Wheat and he just started eating it. I thought I should catch a couple bites on video. I don't know if its a fluke or if he just knows what to do. I guess we'll see.

He has also started walking quite a bit now, but I haven't been able to catch that on video yet.

Jonathan's Favourite Place to Hang Out

Jonathan loves to empty the toy basket and get in. He stays in for quite a while usually. Must be comfy:)

Ben's New Bike

Ready to ride. Ben was given a bike by a co-worker of my mom's, and has been very excited to ride, but first we had to get a helmet.

I love the pure joy on Ben's face. He is starting to be able to get going on his own but we may need to adjust the seat more.

Wine and Cheese with Good Friends

Jonathan's First Haircut

MY FAVOURITE PLACE TO SLEEP

Some Pictures from the Last Few Weeks

Jon, so excited he has figured out how to climb onto the couch.

Ben, looking so grown up to me. I was taking pics of Jon and I think he was jealous so he actually posed and smiled.

Jonathan is such a Daddy's boy. He often just crawls over to Matt and climbs into his lap. Matt just loves it.