Snowy days in Kiltarlity

We barely made it back to Kiltarlity in time for Sunday morning's service, but we're here and loving the snow from our home base. Here are a few photos of our snowy day activities. First, the boys LOVED ''sledging'' on the drive up to our house. I thought they were precious on it all together. The boys also took to playing ''train'' in a box and laundry basic. Caleb was the caboose and Dan made sure that they had all the supplies needed for the journey.

Finally, the biggest hit recently was making a gingerbread house. Dan is SO proud of it! After we finished he asked Joe multiple times, ''Daddy, you want to come look at my gingerbread house with me?'' I'm not sure if the enthusiasm is for the artistic accomplishment or for the hope of eating it later :) We had alot of fun over two days making the gingerbread itself, then constructing and decorating. I definitely recommend this project for those with 3 year olds (and older!).

Snow in St. Andrews

Well, we all went to St. Andrews for two weeks at the end of November for Joe to get some work done. We never thought that we'd see our first snow of the winter while there! It snowed ALOT! When I look at this picture of Dan and Caleb in the stroller all I can do is laugh! It was so cold that we put Joe's wool sweater over Dan's coat and many other layers. Ha! I laughed the whole walk to town and laugh more when I saw people grin at the sight of him :)

We also celebrated Thanksgiving while there with some American friends. The moms are missing in this picture, but here is our Thanksgiving crew.

C-Time

All Puzzled with Dan

Brothers

Dan and Caleb (now) spend alot of time building with blocks. Dan makes all kinds of houses, towers, and more. Caleb just started placing all of the blocks into this little house and is so proud of himself when he does. It may not look like much, but it's always so amazing to me to see children who couldn't do something yesterday, start plowing away at that very thing the next. Always changing! This video is a good example of Dan and Caleb's time together these days. We're obviously working with Dan on sharing and not always snatching things from Caleb's little hands. Likeise, Caleb loves to tear apart traintracks and buildings that Dan has meticulously put together. Awwww....brotherhood :) Enjoy.

Guitar Boy

Speaking of loves....Dan also LOVES instruments. I mentioned this to a friend and she rushed this into the car the other day saying that we should borrow it for a bit. Well, Dan is THRILLED with it. Mommy and Daddy thought it was cute the first time he played it, and now we have a ''You may play it without touching THAT button rule'' :)

Caleb's new love...

Our boys are certainly little men....they love activity and sports and this starts early. Here is a little video of Caleb chasing a ball around our living room. Please excuse the mess in the room and take a peek in to my afternoons.