The Redeeming Fact(s) of February

I am not a fan on this winter. Amid all the snow we have gotten, we have been graced with many a snow days and delayed school starts, for which I am thankful. Another good thing to be found in this February was brunch for Aunt Rosie's birthday with Nana and the lovely sisters.

We miss you already, Nan!

That is about it in the "great moments" that this month has in store, so can we please move on to March - the LAST month of winter. 

In all seriousness, this winter has been particularly difficult not just because of the snow and severe cold weather, but also, I had to deal with first trimester exhaustion and other pregnancy related drama. I am very excited to be leaving all of that behind me with the conclusion of February.

I Think it's a Girl

Because s/he has a penchant for drama, with all the drama caused by this. I just pray s/he lays off the drama in August, when s/he enters the 'real world'. Here is to a healthy baby, 10weeks, 3days, today!

Feast of St. Agnes

Today was a snow day (like 8"+) and Agnes's feast day, so there was quite a bit to celebrate. Amid the winter storm, the mail carrier dropped off my new-to-me camera, courtesy of an ebay auction. And, I have no idea how the thing works, but am looking forward to figuring it out. We made a peanut butter pizza for dessert tonight, per Agnes's request. Maybe tomorrow I can go take some photos of our deck and the furniture on it and post those for you, so you can see just how much snow we got! School has already been canceled for tomorrow, which is good, so that Matt can continue to make progress on our bathroom upstairs.

Peter helping make the pizza 

Frankie is sleeping in a 'tent' he made on the floor of his room tonight

Agnes has commandeered Frankie's bed 

Pete has settled in for the evening with his books on top bunk

 These pictures are self-explanatory. But just in case you need an explanation, it's Agnes in the kitchen making her special feast day dessert.

Tomorrow is the feast of St. Vincent, so watch out world, the dessert party is to be continued at chez Bronzi.

Merry Christmas

Trimming the Tree

We officially kicked-off the Advent/Christmas season with Matt's first batch (of many, I'm sure) of to-die-for gingersnap cookies. Sorry Nana, we didn't save any for you. Must be present to win. I pulled out the ol' point and shoot for the first time in awhile today, so here is to quality non-phone pix! Cookies, egg nog, nativity, Bing on the stereo....

Now we're just waiting for the winter weather to arrive, 'cause we're all ready for the Christmas movie marathon :-)

Fall's Glory

Matt had to work today at an open house, so I enlisted the company of Aunt Cups, Rosie, and Uncle Mitch. We ended up hiking along the C&O Canal and having a lovely afternoon. The fall colors were simply amazing. I have not seen colors this spectacular for at least a few years.

Mr. Photogenic

Boat going thru the locks

Those two mules were pulling the above boat!

Missed you, Abby. Vin also photo-bombing ^^

 

The only pic Vin managed NOT to photo-bomb.  He has mastered a skill, clearly.

Smiling proof that fun, happiness, and enjoyment was had by ALL

It was kind of a strenuous hike and the kids did GREAT. The boys blew ahead of me the whole time and nobody fell off of any sort of cliff/height to their death, which made the day a big SUCCESS!!  And wow, looking at the pictures makes me realize how big my kids are getting. Not to sound cliché, but how did THAT happen?

Playing

Fun with Vin.