Our New Favorite Bath Toy...

For Christmas Michael received this awesome bath toy from Uncle Chris, Aunt Jane, Hannah and Adam that we just had to share with you!  Talk about a time consumer.  Michael could sit in the bathtub for another hour if I let him, playing his piano and catching bubbles with his tongue.  It's the Vtech Octobubble Orchestra!  If you are in the market for a gift for a tot I strongly recommend this little doohickey!  Honestly... AMAZING!  Thanks Breier Bunch for being awesome gift givers.

How to Make the Proper Snowball:: 101

I've been waiting for this day since our first snowfall.  The perfect mix- weather warm enough that Michael won't get frost bit in the cold, weather warm enough that Dennis and I can handle being outside for more than two minutes, and weather warm enough that Michael could learn how to make a snowball.  Today was the day.  We wrapped up our boys and headed out to a couple of different locations.  The first... a little scary.  Big kids sledding + my baby boy trying to sled for his second time ever = one anxious mother (enter ME).  So, we took off from the "I don't think we should be here" hill to our staple, Mark Delay Elementary school where there wasn't another sledder in sight and Michael had free range of the place.  Daddy fell two times while trying to load himself onto the sled.  Michael LOVED every second of rushing down the hills and bailing with his dad so they didn't hit a snow bank.  And, Michael learned how to make (and throw) a snowball.  It was priceless.  High pitched squeals every time he threw one and it landed in the direction of Den.  What a fantastic experience.  I tell you, my son is a boy meant to be outside.  We are anxiously awaiting spring!!

Alright, let's get this show on the road...

It's a lot further down than it looks.

Set to GO!

Let's go again, Dad!!

Snowball #1

Where's my Dad??

Snowball #2

Chasing after Dennis.

Making another one.

Daddy getting in some big guys sledding time.

Week Nineteen (William Reagan)!!

I'm 19 weeks old!!

The Second Annual Breier Beat Down!

To cap off the holidays Jane hosted the Second Annual Breier Bread Beat Down.  Another top-notch year, if I am allowed to say so.  We were excited to have Meghan and Gail join us this year.  Both very talented ladies, I was curious to see what they could do with a stale gingerbread house and some frosting.  Impressive.  Impressive.  As usual, Mike broke out his handy dandy scoring sheets for the men to judge us on our talent.  The standings this year went as follows:

6.  Jane Breier (Candy Cane Lane)

5.  Danielle Breier (Road to the Super Bowl)

4.  Laura Breier (Wizard of Oz)

3.  Gail Pirics (Bird House)

2.  Kim Breier (Our First Christmas)

1.  Meghan Pirics (Candyland)

Meghan took me out.  I attempted a replica of our house with a few minor adjustments.  I really liked my house this year, and really loved everyone else's.  You never quite know what's going to happen when we start the event, but everything always turns out looking great.  Congrats to Meg.  You won't be so lucky next year.  I'm off to the drawing board for next year's house!

Christmas ::2010::

Christmas morning started with a present from the boys... they slept in until 9 AM!!  I was eternally grateful since I didn't go to bed until 4 AM.  We quickly changed diapers and sprinted downstairs for the boys to open presents from Santa.  Michael was in love with the entire experience.  He loved unwrapping presents, pushing buttons on his new gadgets and the endless hours of entertainment that boxes could provide.  William just enjoyed snuggling and watching his brother open all of his presents for him.  Then the rest of the clan came over- in their PJs of course- for food, games, a few drinks and more gifts.  The boys lucked out this year.  The list is too long to name everything they received.  You can catch a glimpse in the photos.

Another amazing holiday come and gone.  Now, to clean up!  Thank you to everyone who made this holiday special for Michael and William.  We love you very much!!