Biking in the Winter

The Minuteman Bike Path is down to bare ground, Marty had an early release day, and it was 40 degrees -- a perfect combination for a midwinter bike ride. Thomas looked a lot more comfortable on his bike now that it fits him a little better, and Marty and his Gary Fisher were off to the races. It was brilliant.

We LOVE Snow!

Here's Thomas all decked out and ready to go walking to school in the snow. We're currently battling the snow piles people are leaving on their sidewalks and railing against the city plow for the mess it made of the crosswalk in front of Marty's school. All done with a smile of course. We love snow. We wish everyone loved snow like us.

Skating with Ann & Lee

Nothing says Christmas vacation like public skating. This year we got to go with Aunt Ann and Uncle Lee at the Daly rink in Brighton. Fun time, even if Ann can't skate backwards ;)
The boys had fun showing off their mad hockey skills.

Merry Christmas Everyone

Blueberry pancakes from the North Pole? A Lego city with a movie theater, car wash and city bus? Wow! The boys woke with the sun (which is much later than I had expected honestly). And the fun begins. Presents piled to the ceiling at Granma's. Cake for Dada. Happy times everyone. Merry Christmas to one and all.

Tree Decorating

Marty has more height this year, is much more sturdy on a step ladder, and has a 5 year old sense of aesthetics -- and I must say, he did outstanding work decorating our Christmas tree this year.

Tom picked the tree out just as it started to rain, and it's a beaut -- tall and wide and pungent. Wagon Wheel in Lexington has come through for us again.

Holiday concert

Marty's big Holiday Concert was today at Stanley School. His class sang a "Hello" song and then Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer with a surprise at the end for Principal Le Fort. Marty got a big kick out of that. He looked so handsome in his Christmas tie and grey sweater. He made the reindeer antlers all by himself. He also learned to sing Feliz Navidad, which his class did not perform. There's still a chance to sing it at Uncle Steve's party!

Here Comes Santa Claus

Marty and Tom got to see Santa Claus on Friday night at City Hall. The big man arrived at the city tree lighting and carol sing. He came in on a fire truck, a ladder truck no less. The boys were impressed. Tom asked for "two pancakes and a Lego car". Marty asked for Lego town stuff. He asked Santa what his favorite cookies are, and we'll be making him some chocolate chip this year. Good call, Santa.