CA Academy of Science

We love the California Academy of Science!  The butterflies, aquarium, penguins and touch pool are all so much fun.  This trip was even more fun because the Macway's, Jen and Grevin came with us.  The boys had so much fun exploring the museum and running around.  I love taking Andrew here and watching the world through his eyes.

Merry Chistmas!

Merry Christmas!  Andrew had so much fun this Christmas.  After going to numerous Christmas parties, he was an expert on Christmas Day opening presents, taking turns and not stealing anyone's gifts!  It is so magical to watch Christmas through a child's eyes.  Andrew was so excited to see what Santa brought and loves all of the presents he received.  Now we are just trying to find space for all of them and enjoying playing with our new toys!

Kinzel Christmas

The Christmas festivities continue at Oma's house!  Zack and Karla came down from Idaho and the entire family was together.  We did our annual White Elephant gift exchange and even though Andrew wasn't actually involved in the game, he thinks it is fun to steal presents from people now!  We've had to talk to him that it is a game and that you can't go around stealing people's presents.  :)

 

Brian and Andrew practicing their Hulk moves

Tahoe - A little snowy!

Snow, snow and more snow. That is the only way to explain our last Tahoe trip. It was snowing when we got there and it NEVER stopped!  That didn't stop us from skiing and having a good time though...

 Andrew headed off to ski school

Questioning my judgement!  Why am I skiing in this?

Andrew and Gma shoveled out the Jeep while we skied. 

Before...

After....

Duste Christmas

The Christmas festivities started with the Duste family this year. We all met at Bob & Sharon's house to celebrate the holiday and party.   Andrew was in heaven because they have two cats and he was able to snuggle with both of them.  He only got swiped at once but he learned that is what happens when you pull a cat's tail!

 So happy petting Chambole.

Zio and Andrew

Petting Nero

Joyce and Mom

4 Generations

Andrew and Gpa having a dance party!

School Play

Andrew is our little shinning star. Literally, he was a little shinning star! Andrew had his school Christmas play and he was so excited to be a little star. Well, he really wanted to be a sheep but after a little discussion about "there is no such thing as a small part" he proudly went on to be the most perfect littlest star there ever has been. :)

*In case you don't see him, he is the child on the right in the green and while shirt!