What a month we've had!!! We had our trip back to Kansas for Christmas and were able to see so many people. We left on the 23rd and didn't get back home until the 3rd, moving non stop the entire time. When we got home, Grayson was sick and then Kaitlyn got it a week later. They both eventually recovered but it was a long couple of weeks. Kaitlyn also has about 3 teeth trying to pop out so she has been a little grumpier then usual but still as cute as can be!! Finally, Grayson celebrated his 4th birthday party yesterday and what a day it was. It was originally supposed to be at a local gymnastic club but b/c it snowed all afternoon Saturday(was only 5-6 inches) , the gymnastic place "strongly urged" us to cancel his party. I was not going to let my little boy not have a birthday party so we moved it to Chuck E Cheese which is basically across the street from our house. Most of the kids attending live in the same area we do so it was no problem for them to come. In the end, Grayson really didn't care and it all worked out. Today is his actual birthday so when we got up, Daddy made him a big breakfast and then he opened all of his presents and had a fun day playing with his new toys. Below are pictures beginning with the plane ride all the way to this evening. Enjoy!!
Getting ready to take off from Baltimore airport.
Grandad and Grayson riding in the go cart before the big snow storm hit Kansas.
Kaitlyn opening her tea party set from Santa,
Grayson and Kaitlyn wrestling with Uncle Scott.
Cousin Alli reading to Noah and Grayson.
Grayson playing his Leapster from Santa.
Cousin Lindsey loving on Kaitlyn.
Cousin Jacob and Grayson playing with toys at Great Grandma and Grandpa Kasten's house.
Ice skating in Manhattan city park.
Grayson riding with Great Grandpa Kasten out on the farm.
Mommy was packing up a box of toys to ship back to Maryland and Kaitlyn jumped in the box!!
Kaitlyn with Uncle "Shark" and playing with the boys light saber...watch out!!
Dad and the kids hanging out on a Saturday morning at home. This was taken after they both felt better and life was some what back to normal!
Kaitlyn enjoying her first wagon wheel. YUMMY!!!
Daddy and Kaitlyn watching the snow. This was taken the Saturday of Grayson's birthday party.
Grayson and Tyler riding the roller coaster at Chuck E Cheese.
Daddy and Kaitlyn at Chuck E Cheese.
Grayson and his superhero birthday cake!
Grayson and his new guitar. He says he's rocking out on it.
I'm Bumblebee!!
Kaitlyn enjoying a nice ride in the laundry basket.
Getting ready to take off from Baltimore airport.
Grandad and Grayson riding in the go cart before the big snow storm hit Kansas.
Kaitlyn opening her tea party set from Santa,
Grayson and Kaitlyn wrestling with Uncle Scott.
Cousin Jacob and Grayson playing with toys at Great Grandma and Grandpa Kasten's house.
Ice skating in Manhattan city park.
Grayson riding with Great Grandpa Kasten out on the farm.
Mommy was packing up a box of toys to ship back to Maryland and Kaitlyn jumped in the box!!
Kaitlyn with Uncle "Shark" and playing with the boys light saber...watch out!!
Dad and the kids hanging out on a Saturday morning at home. This was taken after they both felt better and life was some what back to normal!
Kaitlyn enjoying her first wagon wheel. YUMMY!!!
Daddy and Kaitlyn watching the snow. This was taken the Saturday of Grayson's birthday party.
Grayson and Tyler riding the roller coaster at Chuck E Cheese.
Daddy and Kaitlyn at Chuck E Cheese.
Grayson and his superhero birthday cake!
Grayson and his new guitar. He says he's rocking out on it.
I'm Bumblebee!!
Kaitlyn enjoying a nice ride in the laundry basket.