Brotherly love

Yes, the kids are in their diapers (AGAIN) in this video. They love to be in their diapers between dinner and getting ready for bed. As I was cleaning up the kitchen, I had to run and get the camera. Evan decided he wanted to give Leah a hug and she kept moving away from him. (His hugs consist of just leaning his head towards yours). I thought this was just too precious and funny at the same time. Even though he has a temper at times, as many of you know, he can be quite sweet and loving!

Superbowl

Greg's parents had us over to watch the Superbowl game this evening. Leah sported her RAMS outfit. No jersey for Evan, just comfortable sweatpants and sweatshirt with a football helmet on it.

Grandpa Jim and babies

Aunt Sarah got out her poms from her high school cheerleading days and let Leah play with them. (She's going to take after Mommy, Aunt Mandy and Aunt Sarah....pommer/cheerleader).

Cutie Pie Game? What Game? I have toys!

It was a relaxing evening. We enjoyed the game, commercials, the pizza, snacks, beer and watching Evan, Leah and their "cousin" Walter/Wrangler (such a good doggie).

Leah enjoying her pizza

My Grandparents' 60th

I know this blog says, "Rau Family," but I wanted to write about my paternal grandparents who celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary today. They are very involved in their church and have always wanted the extended family to attend their church together. So, we surprised them today with the majority of the family being able to attend. We all waited by the door for them to arrive and as they entered, they both bursted into tears. (My Grandpa is a huge softy and had tears in his eyes the majority of the church service-so cute). My grandma commented on how she has waited SO long to have the family all attend church with her and my grandpa!

The service was followed by a luncheon and a slide show of their many years together. Here are some photos from the celebration. Congratulations to my grandparents!!

Little Snow Angels

Greg got home early today, so we took the kids out to play in the snow for the first time. Evan HATED getting dressed to go outside and pitched a fit (go figure). When we first got him out there and sat him down, he didn't know what to think (as you can see in a picture above). However; once we brought Leah out and he saw that she was fine with it, he began to enjoy it. Leah stood in one spot for awhile. Whereas Evan ran around the yard like a man on a mission. After about 10 or so minutes, we decided it was just too cold and went back inside. Of course, just like we thought, they cried to go back out. We went back out in the backyard and played for a little while longer. I wish we had a hill to go sledding. Nana and Papa, can we come over sledding soon?

Copycats

Evan and Leah both like to copy each other. If one goes to sit in their chair, the other follows. If one goes to play with something, the other follows. If one decides they want their clothes off and run around in their diaper, the other one starts tugging at their own clothes to come off. They are definitely two peas in a pod at times.

This is a video of them playing around in our (MESSY) kitchen the other day. I made a comment to Leah about how she was spinning and then Evan wanted to copy her. They are just too funny sometimes.

Christmas Day Pictures 08

Christmas Eve Pictures 08

The Christmas Season is always a busy one!.....In short....Christmas Eve morning, it has been tradition for the past 3 or 4 years to have my sister, brother-in-law, mom and dad over for brunch and then open our gifts from one another. Then, we usually go to church (which this year we opted, again, not to go due to the kids not being able to sit for an hour in one place QUIETLY!) Christmas Eve night we go to my Uncle Bob's house and spend time with my mom's side of the family. Christmas morning is spent with Greg's family at his mom and dad's house. Christmas night is spent with my dad's side of the family at my Aunt Bonnie's house. The kids LOVED climbing on the boxes of presents more than they did tearing off the paper! We are well aware that the novelty of this will wear off by next Christmas :) Both of the kids received wonderful gifts from family members. Clothes, books, puzzles, Elmo and Big Bird stuffed animals, DVD's, a picnic table, a slide/swing combo (my first swingset), shopping cart with veggies...you name it, they most likely were spoiled with it. Thanks to all of the family members who were so generous this Christmas Season! We are very appreciative of everything received! We had a wonderful time visiting with family members and wish everyone a Happy New Year.