Last Few Days in the City

Andrew had school until the 21st so we didn't leave early for MD or VA and decided not to drive down to SC this year (good thing too-my back is killing me from the drives!)

We spent many hours playing his new Battleship game after school

Cute little marshmallow snowmen Chris and I made. I was the mystery reader at Andrew's school and read Snowmen at Night and brought these to go along with it. 

Andrew is becoming quite the artist. In case you didn't know, Santa really has 17 reindeer.

Our tree, Spanky our elf, and presents

Our last day of school before break snowmen pancakes

DPP Christmas Party

Gone are the days when KPMG had blow out Christmas parties. This year however, another wife in our year decided to host one in her party room. I don't think she thought we would get quite the turnout we did, but it ended up being around 70 people including the kids! We all brought food and the kids had a gift exchange. I think they all had a lot of fun. I can usually manage a conversation or two but didn't feel like I actually had one at this party.  Maybe it was just the pure number of people! 

                                         The kids all ready and waiting on their gifts!

                          Both the boys LOVED their gifts. Andrew got Battleship and Ryan got a autoblox car

Dennis was celebrating his birthday as well

Ryan made sure to make himself comfortable while eating his cake

Kathy and I. She is due two weeks before me with her first. The wives all gave us each a gift card and bath set-it was so nice and generous of them!

Andrew's Holiday Concert

We got to experience our first public school "holiday" concert. The kids were so stinkin' cute.  I was all teary-eyed the entire time just watching all the kids singing their little hearts out. I really didn't think Andrew would be singing because 1) he kept telling me he didn't want to do it and he was nervous and 2) I had not heard a single song. Dottie got to come up Monday afternoon and surprise Andrew at pick up. Both kids were super excited to have her here. Grandparents are always better than parents right?!

                                   He made sure to bow a few times afterwards!

             

                  Goofing off with friends Skyler and Nate

 Andrew's long-term sub Tammy                                               And Assistant Ernesta

We even got to enjoy a dinner date out while Grammy put the boys to bed-thanks Grammy!! I know those dates are going to be numbered again reallllly soon!

Christmas Crafts

I really thought we would bang out tons of crafts…but I don't know where the time has gone! Here are a few we have done.

                                   Marshmallow Snowmen

                                       Christmas cones with friend Skyler…definitely more eating than decorating

                                 Gingerbread house that is slowly being eaten…by Chris

Howitt's come to visit!

Cheryl and Rob came to visit-sans children! In almost 18 months it was actually our first visitors without kids. It was weird-I think for them and us! Sadly, we had nasty, drizzly weather the entire time they were here, but we made the best of it. Friday Ryan and I took them around Central Park and to FAO so they could pick up some goodies for Kennedy and Tyler. After picking Andrew up they headed down to the 911 Memorial and we met them at the tree. Cheryl forgot her camera so I had to help her out with some pictures:)

                             Sooo gloomy out!

 Giving kisses by the tree

Saturday morning we walked back through the park to Belvedere Castle and then they met some friends until we met up with them for dinner.

We enjoyed dinner again at Grafitti-it is so yummy! And got dessert at Big Gay Ice Cream. I will definitely head back there! I didn't get any group shots except in the cab when Chris shoved himself into the back with the rest of us. We were all laughing so hard we couldn't even contain ourselves. If I were closer to my due date I am pretty sure I would have gone into labor. 

They then actually got to enjoy NYC (and Cheryl's birthday!) by having dinner and seeing the Rockettes. Hope you had a great time! So nice for you to visit!