Maura Elizabeth

Maura Elizabth McCormick was born December 23rd, weighing 7 lbs & 11 oz, measuring 20 inches. She has light brown hair, her eyes look pretty dark already (but we shall see), a pointly little nose, very chubby cheeks & thighs! She is pretty content, but when displeased will intermittently let out very loud, assertive screams. The entire family is very taken by her, especially Charlie. He always wants to hold her. If that is not an option he just wants to touch her head. We got a cute video of him in the hsopital, but it is really hard to hear. The video starts with Charlie saying "Maura" and then he tells her: "I play hockey, baby".

The Holiday Season

These pictures show the house after Pace's holiday decorating, Charlie as "Skinny Claus", Hannah dressed as Santa for a play she created, and Will while making frosting or "making it snow".

Skating on Thanksgiving

The family went skating after our Thanksgiving dinner. It was Charlie's first time on the ice. You can hear Pace's dad and me in the background. I was nervous Will was going to knock over Charlie and Grandad wanted to make sure everyone was watching the boys on the ice.

Leaves

The girls (Hannah and our nieghbors: Jess & Sandy), actually asked people in the neighborhood for bagged leaves to make this pile.

Roller Hockey

charlie

Charlie was being a little too quiet. I went up to check and found him in the bathroom sink surrounded by toothpaste and dental floss. I am not sure how he got into that sink.

Hannah was giving both Charlie and Will piano lessons (note the yellow post-its on the piano). I was only able to catch Charlie for a photo.

Halloween(s)

The kids went to a Halloween party in South Bend the Sunday before Halloween. The pictures show Sienna as a bunny, the kids before the party, transforming on Halloween Day, and Trick-orTreating. There is also a video from when we carved pumpkins with our neighbors, Jesse and Sandy.