Lots of cookies and lots of running

This past week I've been baking lots of cookies. I had the cookie exchange party and then made a bunch of christmas cookies. I can't help but eat some every day! :) LOVE LOVE LOVE cookies :) Here's a couple pictures of Jack helping with the standard cut outs I do every year.





This past Sunday I ran in the Toys for Tots 5K race. My friend and I ran together and we really pushed each other along. I ran the 2nd best time I've ever had for 3 miles. The first time was probably a good 8 years ago! My official time was 26:26. My friend was only 30 seconds behind and we finished 5th and 6th for our age group! (out of 25). I'm pretty happy with myself considering I only run 2-3 times a week. We're planning on running in some upcoming races. Here's a picture of us running. Someone was taking pictures of every runner which was pretty cool.



This week I'm trying to stay busy since Mike won't be home much at all, a busy week at work for him. Can't believe next week is Christmas! I have my christmas cards almost done and all my packages mailed. Just have to wrap the boys presents, which we'll do next week.

4 month checkup, Christmas tree and more...

Lots has been going on, I can't keep up with this blog!

Patrick had his 4 month checkup and is in the 50th percentile! He is the same length at 4 months that Jack was at 6 months and he's already out growing his 3-6 month clothes! He's doing really well and is so happy and smiley. He rolls over from his back to his stomach all the time now. He likes to watch his big brother run around and play.

Jack is doing great in his toddler bed. I can't believe how easy of a transition it was. I only wish potty training would be this easy! We tried over Thanksgiving but it didn't go too well, so we'll try again over the long Christmas weekend. Jack is talking more and more. He says LOVE YOU :)

Last weekend we got our Christmas tree and decorated. I was worried about the tree and Jack getting into it but he doesn't seem to care. He likes to point out his Thomas the Train decoration though. We are finally done with Christmas shopping for the boys. Now I can't wait to wrap everything! I've been baking lots and lots of cookies. Sometime this week, if Mike ever gets home early enough, I'm going to make the traditional cut out cookies and have Jack decorate some.

This past weekend I had a cookie exchange party here at the house. That was fun! Who doesn't love eating all different kinds of cookies :) Mike took the boys to dinner so it was a fun girls night "out".
I can't think of anything else to report right now. OH! Almost forgot, the boys got their picture taken with Santa last weekend. I don't have a digital copy to share though, but it is really cute, of course :) Jack didn't cry, he just kinda stared at Santa and his beard. Too cute.

Here's a bunch of photos:


Jack jumping off the couch at Uncle Pat's in Charlotte.


Jack in his new bed.


Jack hanging up his Thomas the Train ornament.


Patrick under the Christmas tree.


Christmas 2008