Catch up

What have we been up to lately?? Let's see...

Playing in the snow (or in Connor's case, falling down and not being able to get up) 

Building forts (where, oh where, is summer?) 

Getting black eyes (Connor vs. the changing table - table won) 

Napping - a rare sight for Ryan

Visiting the aquarium 

Playing in the submarine

Snuggling

Jump, Jump, Jump

We broke out the bouncer recently to give Quinn a chance to do some playing.  Turns out, her brothers also wanted in on the fun.  Ironically, there are no pictures of Quinn trying out the bouncer.

Connor was super serious about jumping 

There was a real possibility Ry was not getting out of here... 

"Mom, take our picture!!"

4 months old!

This cutie turned 4 months old last week.  She weighs 12 lb 12 oz, is 24.8 inches long and has a Sand head.  

Likes: napping with Mom, laughing at her brothers, sitting in her bumbo 

Dislikes: napping without Mom, tummy time

        

The Three Amigos!

We have been very lucky with how well the boys have adapted to having a new sister.  It would be fair to say that they are obsessed with her.  As soon as she gets up, everyone has to hug and kiss her.  Ryan loves holding her and keeps saying he wants to keep her forever.  Good thing...

Morning snuggles!

Connor wanted Quinn to lay next to him and then we wanted a picture taken.  It's amazing how much he's talking now.

 Snuggle time

Goofy guy 

 Connor loves his baths

Three Months Old!!

Quinn turned 3 months old December 22nd!!

Likes:  Sleeping at night, snuggling, watching her brothers play and her swing

Dislikes:  Napping, tummy time

Happy New Year!!

2014 was a great year for the Sand family.  We were all generally healthy (minus some ear infections) and we shared lots of laughter and fun times with family and friends.  We also were blessed with a baby girl and our boys have grown by leaps and bounds throughout the year.  Ryan is becoming quite the little man and Connor is talking more and more and really letting his personality shine!! I was lucky enough to be able to take a long maternity leave and will be heading back to work starting tomorrow.  I have very mixed feelings about this but we know that Quinn will do great just as the other kids did.  I will be looking forward to my days off with them though!!

Here's to a great 2015!!

Christmas 2014

What a few days!! Our Christmas celebration started off on Christmas Eve with some ear tubes for Connor.  He did great and was back to his old self by that afternoon.  Ryan wasn't feeling 100% either and ended up at the doctor with strep throat.  Luckily, everyone was in pretty good spirits despite their illnesses.

Pre-Illness Cookies 

The happy patient

We spent Christmas morning in La Grange and enjoyed opening presents at our own house.  Ryan was super excited about the presents but Connor was more interested in the toy he received the day earlier.  I think Ryan ended up opening almost all the gifts including Quinn's as she slept through the opening.  Highlights were Patriots and Bears helmets and football guys.

After we opened gifts, we headed to Dwight to celebrate with the Sand family.  Both Kate & Ryan had strep but still managed to have a great time opening presents and trying out Santa beards.  The weather was beautiful for December so we even managed some outside time.

After Dwight, we headed to Hollowayville for the Golden Christmas as well as my cousin's baby shower.  Again, we had a great time enjoying each others company as well as playing some Game of Things.  

Overall, we had a great Christmas and are thankful for our family and friends.  Thanks for everything and Merry Christmas!!

More Christmas Fun

This weekend Ryan had his holiday program at Kensington.  He did a great job and even gave Santa a hug.  Later we headed to the Oak Brook Santa experience at the mall which was pretty cool.  The kids liked designing their sleigh and taking a "trip" to the North Pole.  No one was especially excited to meet Santa (no surprise there)!!

Nicely playing together 

2014 Christmas Program 

Santa experience 

Where's Santa? 

Fun day at home with Mommy

To the North Pole we go...

On Saturday, we headed to the North Pole (otherwise known as Naperville) to visit Santa.  The highlights of the trip were the train ride from La Grange, the munchkins and the bells they handed out.  Thankfully, the bells were "accidentally" left on the train.  As you'll notice from the pictures, Santa is missing in action.  Connor burst in to tears when he got within 3 feet of the big guy and Ryan just yelled to Santa that he wanted a Patriots helmet.

 Off to the North Pole

Connor's first train ride 

Excited to go through his favorite town of Hinsdale (no idea where he got that from) 

Peaceful traveler

Lately, the way to Connor's heart is through graham crackers.  The crackers must be broken in two halves.  He then proceeds to carry them around the house.  Half the time, he doesn't even eat them.  I find crackers randomly around the house all day long.

Busy bees!!

 It's been a hectic few weeks. We had a great Thanksgiving and are gearing up for Christmas.