Aravis Antoniette

Who doesn't love a swishy new little monkey?

Photo Credit to Aunt KTK

Celebrating the Holidays

We rounded out 2016 by celebrating Christmastime.  The boys helped to decorate the tree. 

We snuck away for a quick trip to Chicago to visit the German Consulate and had lunch in honor of the World Champions, the Chicago Cubs.

Elias' reading has strengthened by leaps and bounds and he is now able to read at bedtime.

Santa visited our Annual Hemophilia Holiday Party. Each monkey got a special little gift and was able to tell the Big Guy what they wanted for Christmas.

St. Nikolaus also came and brought fruit, chocolate, and some new toys.

Just to make sure Santa knows what the boys want, we dropped him a few lines at the magical mailbox which goes directly to the North Pole. 

Just a bunch of monkeys....

Indiana celebrated its 200th anniversary of statehood. Aravis dressed for the occasion. 

Christmastime of course means all the cooking making!

And silly holiday fun!

But also a time of reflection. 

And joy.

Christmas morning the monkeys discovered how good they have been this year!

And pronounced this to be the best Christmas ever. 

New Years we ate sushi, visited friends, and then watched the Phish webcast to ring on the new year.

2016 was pretty wonderful for our family. We had so much fun and the addition of our newest monkey. We are looking forward to all the love and adventures that await us in 2017. 

Merriest of Christmas and Happiest of New Years!

Two Months Old

Aravis is now two months old. This month she has really started to interact with her family. She is all smiles and loves her Mommy, Daddy, and brothers. She loves to be held. She loves to have her back patted. She loves to talk and coo. She is really vocal when she does tummy time. She even giggles. Such a sweet baby girl. 

In honor of Indiana's 200th birthday. Hoosier baby.

 Stats:
Weight: 12 lbs 3 oz. (66th Percentile)
Height: 24 1/2 inches (99th!!!! Percentile)

This is 4!!! (Updated)

Emmett turned 4 today. He's our happy, sports and food-loving boy. He was so excited for his day today which was filled with gifts and donuts at school. Happy Birthday Emmett!!!

The Annual Birthday Interview--

What is your name: Emmett

How old are you: 4

Favorite Color: orange

Favorite Toy: BB8

Favorite Fruit: Cantaloupe

Favorite TV show: Teen Titans Go

Favorite thing to eat at lunch at school: Strawberries

Favorite thing to wear: Costumes

Favorite Game: Sequence

Favorite Snack: Fruit snacks

Favorite Animal: Dog

Favorite song: Jingle Bells

Favorite Book: Bear Hunt

Best Friend: Nicky

Favorite Cereal: Mallow Oats

Favorite thing to do outside: Play games

Favorite Drink: Milk

Favorite thing to eat for breakfast: Waffles

What do you want to eat for dinner tonight: Pizza

What do you want to be when you grow up: Pet doctor

Update (as of 12/15/16):
STATS
Weight: 36 lbs 45th percentile)
Height: 41 inches (50th percentile)