SNOW

We had our first snow of the season at the end of last week/beginning of the weekend and the kids got out to play in it for a little bit with Pat on Saturday AM. It was snowy and COLD, so they were not out for long. We weren't going to send Erin out, but when she saw Connor going out, she did not want to be left out.

I tried to get a picture of all three out in the cold, but Connor was not in a cooperating mood, so here is Erin and her Daddy...her favorite! :)

Cancun, Mexico

Pat and I were VERY lucky and got to get a way for a few days at the beginning of the month. Meme and Pops watched the kids while we took a long weekend trip to Cancun, Mexico (THANK YOU MEME AND POPS!). We stayed at The Royal in Cancun and it was WONDERFUL! Our good friend and travel agent, Kate McGowan, hooked us up and it was wonderful (if anyone needs help planning a trip, Kate is GREAT and I can get you in touch with her...just let me know!). Here are some pictures from our few days in paradise.

It was tough to leave, but we were also happy to get home to see our kiddos whom we missed terribly!

Christmas 2012

We had a wonderful Christmas this year! We spent Christmas Eve with Meme and Pops and then the entire Murphy clan was together for Christmas Day at Meme and Pops. It was wonderful to spend time with Ryan, Jeni, Cole, Mae, Maryjane, Jon, Leah, Meme and Pops! The kids had a blast and it is so much fun to see Connor really understand Christmas, Santa, Jesus' Birthday...the whole shebang! :)

Christmas Eve Pictures

I had to get this on camera as Connor ALWAYS does this to Erin when we are trying to get a picture of the two of them. He thinks he is getting close with her and helping, but he is not and she HATES it! Just funny to capture!

In their new Christmas jammies...we all get to open a new pair of jammies on Christmas Eve and Connor could not WAIT to put his on!

Cookie, milk and carrots!

Erin's Santa gifts

Connor's Santa gifts

Waiting to head downstairs on Christmas morning

Our crooked tree with all the gifts

Erin LOVES her new ball pit!

Connor opening gifts...he LOVED his new IU basketball shorts and had to put them on right away!

The only picture I got at Meme and Pops'...Connor with his new airplanes from Meme and Pops

Winnie the Pooh Dress

This was one of my FAVORITE dresses when I was a little girl and I am so happy my Mom saved it for me! Here is Erin in my Winnie the Pooh dress. Sorry for the photo...she sure is hard to get to stay still these days! :)

Gingerbread House

Connor and I had a great time making a gingerbread house for the second year in a row...I think this will become our annual tradition!

Santa

We attended Breakfast with Santa at St. Pius this year and Connor was SUPER excited to see Santa. He still did not want to sit on his lap, but did very well standing near him and talking to him. Erin wasn't a huge fan, but from the pictures below we actually got a few where she was doing quite well!

Thanksgiving Florida Trip 2011

We took our first LONG road trip with the kids to visit my parents in Florida for Thanksgiving. Although Pat and I were both slightly nervous about the drive, both kids did great and we would not hesitate to drive down again. We had a great week with Mom and Dad enjoying the pool, good food and good times!

The night we got there, we had our "Christmas" and celebrated with a yummy Italian dinner and some gifts. Both kids LOVED their gifts...the Racers Raceway and Cinderella castle were the favs!

Daddy warming Erin up after a dip in the pool

Snack Break

Erin sure does continue to enjoy her pasta!

On our way to DISNEY for the day!

What a great picture of Erin...kind looks like she is smoking a stogie!

Connor SO excited to get to Hollywood Studios

Getting ready to watch the Beauty and the Beast Live Stage Show with grandma

Hanging out with grandpa

And now, Grandma!

Scooter rides in the neighborhood

Check out that swing!!!! Grandpa had some real clubs cut down for Connor as part of his Christmas gift and he had fun practicing with his new set! His first real clubs!

More fun in the pool!

Connor is swimming like a CHAMP! No floaties or anything!