Beginning Again

It's been two years since we kept our blog. We've decided that with all the picture taking going on and Tony and Bella growing up so fast,  we would start up again. We are going back..... to go forward......

 Alex celebrated his birthday in May.....

 And so did Tony.....

And so did our mom. We went to a Polka Family dance in Chicago for her birthday.

Guess Who's Birthday it is?

 Julia celebrated her birthday with a FROZEN theme!

 Getting her ears pierced was the highlight of her birthday, and how special it was!

 She had some friends over for a special lunch.

 I made cupcakes for the occasion, chocolate cupcakes with strawberry frosting, and lemon poppy seed cupcakes with lemon frosting.

" Happy Birthday to you......."

 Homemade cards are always a fun thing to look forward to on your birthday.

 Alex gave her some posters to hang up in her room.

Happy Birthday Julia! God's blessing on your life, in many more years to come!

Random around the house.

 The little kids enjoying sledding out in the sunshine.

 Maria has Lucy all dressed up!

 Alex playing a quick tune on the piano.

Bella posing next to a ice princess.

Winter Time

 Some random photos about what we've been up to during this long winter. We all enjoyed going sledding together when it was warm enough.

Lot's and lot's of SNOW!!!!

 Bella and Nick help me make some lunch.

 Some yummy M&M cookies!!!

And a craft made by the little kids.

Time with Family

 We had more cousins come over, and we all went outside to play in the snow.

 Alex and Ruger played up in his tree fort.

 We played Dutch Blitz a fun and fast paced game.

 Joseph and I playing piano together.

Recording

 Our Uncle Hank came up to our house to help record our first album.

 It was a fun and new experience being in front of a recording microphone.

 Joseph came up too, and in between recording, we all had fun making meals together, playing games, and going sledding.

We got everything done, and we can't wait till the album is all ready!

Christmas Day

A picture of our lovely lit Christmas tree on Christmas Eve.

 Christmas morning we were all blessed with great gifts. Dad helps out Alex and Tony with some building sets.

 Julia and Nick enjoying some of their gifts.

 Maria and Julia both requested for some "footie" pajamas. As you can see.... they both love their snugly outfits.

Bella got a newly repainted kitchen set and some new kitchen ware, along with  food and a Rapunzel dress.

A delicious breakfast plus with homemade doughnuts are always a delightful treat for Christmas.

The Vinecki clan all together for Christmas 2013! Merry Christmas everyone, and a blessed and Happy New year from our house to yours!