Alex's 1st time on skates

Well, Alex is 18 months now so we figured we better get him on the ice before it's too late (ha). He was a trooper. We were chasing Zack around the ice for a good hour. All was going well until Alex insisted on taking off his mittens. His hands soon turned bright red and tears soon followed. Alex and I spent the rest of the time in the car with the heater on full!

Merry Christmas!

Zack's new watch!

Booooots!

Cousins, Cousins, Cousins!

Best Buddies (Zack, Jacob, Bruce)

Grandma Nene and her boys

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We had a fabulous Christmas despite a flu bug that got Matt and Emma. Santa was very good to the boys! We love spending time with family and always appreciate everyone hosting us. Here is to a health and happy 2011. Cheers!

Christmas Eve 2010

Grandma Scott reading "The Night Before Christmas"

Great Grandpa Chilly and Grandpa Scott

Zack sprinkling reindeer food outside

Silly boys!

Love

Gingerbread House

Zack got to decorate a gingerbread house with the Koch kids before Christmas. They had a fun time especially since half the candy ended up in their mouth!

Shedd Aquarium during the holidays

Today I took the boys to Shedd Aquarium to meet a friend and her kids. We haven't been to Shedd since Spring and Zack was so excited! We were able to watch Fantasea the dolphin show. Santa even made a special appearance on a boat! Zack also got to touch a starfish - very exciting for the 4 year old! The sea turtles were a highlight for Alex.

Lincoln Park Zoo Lights

We braved the cold on Saturday night to enjoy Zoo Lights at Lincoln Park Zoo. We quickly made it all around the zoo and into a few exhibits in record time. The boys were both troopers!

Winter Wonderland at Navy Pier

Connor and Zack

Alex and the Snow Fairy (I LOVE this picture)

Zack having a blast

Connor, Zack and Lindsey (Connor's babysitter) on a ferris wheel

Alex in a snowball pit

Every year my girlfriend Brandy and I take the boys to Winter Wonderland at Navy Pier. We love the torture! Think crowded carnival with an indoor ice rink and lots of holiday flare and you get Winter Wonderland. They boys love it and we'll continue to torture ourselves year after year all in the name of Christmas fun!