11 Months and Leah's First Steps

Well, we knew it wouldn't be long until Leah took her first steps too as she was right behind Colin on crawling and was getting more and more brave about not holding onto things.  She took one step and then two but then realized she could just fall forward if our arms were out without taking any steps and mommy or daddy would catch her.  This became a funny game so no more walking yesterday which was also their 11 month birthday.

It is crazy to think about how much time has passed.  I can't believe they'll be 1 year old in just one short month.  They are getting so big!  Time definitely flies by especially once you have kids!

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

The Sunday after Thanksgiving we took Colin and Leah to see Santa at Bass Pro.  They didn't cry but were actually fascinated with Santa!  He was a great Santa too with a real beard and played with them a little before the picture.  You can hardly see it in the picture but Leah has her Christmas tutu on which I absolutely love.

Well hello Santa!  Is it really you?!

 Colin, what would you like for Christmas this year?

 Leah, what would you like for Christmas this year?

 These "Peepers" are a tradition in my family.  These are not the originals - those are with my mom.  These peepers are on the look out before Christmas and report back to Santa.  They are hidden in the Christmas tree but they see all....



Happy Thanksgiving and We Have a Walker!!

We went to my aunt and uncle's new house for Thanksgiving this year and had a lot of fun.  Colin and Leah got to eat some turkey and green beans and mashed potatoes.  I was glad that this was their first Thanksgiving and they were able to enjoy it.  It was interesting though being in a house that's not baby-proofed with two crawling busy kids :).  Speaking of their mode of transportation, Mr. Man took his first steps the day before Thanksgiving.  He's cautious but is getting more and more mobile on his feet.  He just can get where he's going faster crawling so that's still his preferred method of travel.

My sister, Bridget, and my mom

Happy Halloween!

Well it has been since Halloween so I probably need to post some pics of Colin and Leah in their costumes.  Not a lot has necessarily been going on in the Breuer house but then again we've still been busy with the normal holiday stuff. 

Halloween was fun but short.  We of course had to dress the kids up and they were definitely the cutest Shrek and Fiona ever!  We went to my parents' house and my aunt's and uncle's house but then the kids were done with the whole trick or treating thing and ready for bed.

Made a trip to the zoo that weekend and had lots of fun!

Shrek trying to escape and Fiona just thinks it's hilarious!