Merry Christmas From Our Family To Yours!

Due to the blizzard conditions on Christmas Eve, we opted to stay safe and warm in the comfort of our own home. We'll be celebrating with Grandma & Grandpa Kopke on January 2nd instead.

The boys enjoyed telling their "Elf" goodbye before he headed back to the North Pole.
It looks like the boys were good and the "Elf" reported mostly good behaviors to Santa.

Christmas morning with presents galore!

Collin loves his new Radio Flyer bike from Santa.

Yes! A double dump truck!

We hope that your holiday was as joyful as ours. We are truly blessed!

The Springers

Meet Dozer!

On Tuesday evening, Brett & I surprised the boys with an early Christmas present. Brett arrived home from Missouri with an English Bulldog we proudly named Dozer!

Carson didn't know quite what to do when he saw him walk in.....so he giggled and smiled!

Collin went crazy! He ran around the house squeeling, crawled on the floor to get him, and barked like a dog. He's been very gentle with Dozer. Giving him kisses and hugs.

I have a feeling that these two will be best buds!

These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things.....

..... About the Holidays!

Thanksgiving

Our Thanksgiving was full of turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, stuffing, candied yams, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and.........
.......Afternoon naps!

Mr. Collin Wyatt

Mr. Collin Wyatt.....

You are my second born and have taught me quickly that each child is different.....

You are 17 months old now and as tiny as can be. But growing. You are finally back on the charts at 21lbs 3oz (8th percentile) and 31 1/2 in (40th percentile).

You are adding more and more words each day and your mommy is keeping a list. Just like I did with your brother. Someday Collin, you'll have so many words that my list will stop. But for now.....You are still my baby. I love how you enjoy cuddling with mommy. "Pup-pup" and plug in tow. I hope these days never end!

Love,

Your Mommy

A Visit with Grandpa Walt

Trains! Trains! Trains!

Yellow trains. Black trains.

Speeding-down-the-track trains.

Grandpa Walt, Amy, Brett, Carson & Collin at the train yard in North Platte on November 7th.

*Photo thanks to Aunt Nancy & Uncle Jim Photography*

Happy Halloween!

I tried hard not to let my sinus infection ruin our evening of Trick or Treating.....so I pulled myself up off the couch, dressed the boys, and away we went!
This had to be one of the easiest (and cheapest) costume year yet! Carson opted to be Thomas the Train again and Collin...well he had no choice but to wear Carson's former monkey suit.

The weather was beautiful and we all enjoyed walking through the leaves around the neighborhood.

Our little Trick or Treaters!

........ And our little candy eater!