Go Steelers!!!

Amber's brother, Jason and future SIL, Ashley came to State College for a visit last weekend. We had a great time just hanging out and enjoying a great day of sports for Pittsburgh fans (Penguins then Steelers then Pitt B-ball). The 'burgh pulled out a 3-peat, highlighted by an awesome second half comeback against the Dirty Birds from B'more. Here's some pictures from the Steeler game.

Tanner whipping around his Terrible Towel...


A couple of the whole gang...



Mommy got a little excited during the second half...


Carsyn getting into the game with everyone...


Chris in his first-ever Steelers jersey (#94 Lawrence Timmons). Thanks Jason and Ashley!


The cute, young, Steeler-loving couple...


The kids found ways to entertain themselves after they'd had enough of the game...


Carsyn getting cozy with Aunt Ashley. They're so awesome with our kids and we are very luck to have them in our lives...


We had a lot of fun and can't wait to see Jason and Ashley again soon...


Finally be sure to check out the Steel Defense video over on the right. For those that know of Chris and Tanner's obsession with Lady Gaga, you can imagine we have been loving it!

Finally, Some Snow!!!

We finally got some snow last week, so we had a chance to get the kids out for some sledding and other stuff. Here are some pics...

Carsyn really liked being whipped down the hill...


... almost as much as Tanner...


Tanner stayed outside with Chris for about an hour. He had so much fun and is hoping for more snow soon...


Time to head back up for another run...


...this time with Daddy...


Tanner striking a pose on his new sled from Grandma and Pap Pap Lloyd...


Tanner making a snow angel...


Carsyn taking a turn with Mommy...


"So fun!!!"


After sledding, Tanner took to the swing set...



Carsyn got a tricycle from Mia and Pop Pop for Christmas this year. Here are some pics right after we put it together...


Working on the peddling...


She really loved the bell and kept dinging it after she figured out how to do it by herself...


Finally, a funny one of Carsyn enjoying an awesome doughnut before heading to church Sunday morning. Yummy!

Finally Back Home

After a great time celebrating Christmas with family in Pittsburgh, it was nice to get back to Home Sweet Home. Oh, and please be sure to check out new previous posts from all the way back to Thanksgiving.

The kids finally had a chance to play with some of their Christmas presents from Santa and Mom and Dad when we got back. Here's Tanner with his Super Friends Fisher Price Trio sets...


... and Carsyn drying her hair...


Tanner showing off this Bat Cave...


"I cannot believe how fun it is to make myself pretty!!!"


"No more wrinkles when I go out, just white dog hair..."


Bumblebee Transformer (Thanks York family!)...


Just happy to be back...


Carsyn getting ready to play with her new Elmo Play Doh set...


Tanner joining in the fun...


December 30 - Mommy's Birthday!!! She really liked the Disney princess cupcakes Tanner picked out with Daddy...


Well, we always used to talk about Mr. Silly around the house, but he officially has some competition...



Tanner teaching Carsyn how to feed her baby (so what that it was out of a pot using a spaghetti fork)...


We went downtown on New Years Eve for the First Night celebration and got a chance to see some more reindeer...


... and a lot of really cool ice sculptures...


Here's Tanner spinning the 2011 Fortune Wheel...


... apparently Carsyn will be getting a little crafty this year...


Tanner hanging out the Central Parklet...


Carsyn joining in on the climb...


... and sitting pretty on the peak...


Tanner tried his hardest to stay up until midnight later that night, but just missed out. I would have too if it weren't for Amber waking me up at 11:55. Tanner still wouldn't wake up after we shouted the countdown from 30. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Back to bed at 12:05 AM.


And to all of our family and friends, we hope you had a wonderful Holiday season and wish you a safe, happy, and healthy 2011!!!

Christmas with the Lloyd's

We spent the day after Christmas at Amber's brother's house to celebrate with the Lloyd family. The one nice thing about having to bounce between families on Christmas (especially for the kids) is the excitement of another tree with loads of presents underneath.

Carsyn, wearing her new Twinkle Toes shoes, ripping open another one...


Tanner's turn...


Amber and soon to be even though we already call her Aunt Ashley...


Tanner was a great deliverer of the gifts to the whole family...


Carsyn checking out her super cool dress up trunk that Grandma and Pap Pap got her. Oh the fun we're going to have...


They weren't really sleeping, but couldn't resist taking this one of the sleepy kids...


Grandma and Pap Pap got Tanner a sled for Christmas. Carsyn got a big kick out of trying to pull around her big brother...


Keep pulling!!!


Uncle Jason and Ashley. They're getting married in July, 2011 and we're all very excited for them...


Finally, our two monkey's doing what they do best - monkeying around...