Wagner Family

Thursday, February 26, 2015

St. Nicholas Day (Dec 6 2014)

We love the tradition of setting a pair of shoes outside of the kids' bedroom door for St. Nicholas to deliver a goodie. A book and a small piece of chocolate.

Setting up the Christmas Tree (Dec 2014)

Setting up the Christmas Tree has become a fun tradition to do after Thanksgiving. Who is the cutest elf and Santa helper ever?!

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Surprisingly, Will didn't get into the tree once. I think the spikes on the tree kept him away!

I don't think there could be another girl more happy when her Daddy is around. He is her best friend. She even tells him this, "Daddy, you are my best friend." It melts his heart (and mine) every time.

Santa was one of Kate's favorites that we pulled out of storage.

Walking Along (Nov 2014)

Mr. Will decided to start walking along the furniture and pushing his lawn mower while we were in St. Thomas. He was cruisin' and SO proud!

Will showed off his new moves while doing Facetime with Grandma Rose.

His giggle is contagious!

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

St Thomas (Nov 2014)

Our first vacation since Will was born. We stayed at the Ritz Carlton in St. Thomas and enjoyed the view of St. John on our own private beach. It was gorgeous and exactly what we needed. We knew the kids were in great hands with Nana and Papa, so we were able to relax and enjoy! A HUGE thanks to them for taking the kiddos!! Will started walking along furniture and walking behind/pushing things around while we were gone. He didn't want much to do with me for about two months after the trip.

We did a lot of reading and playing cards and had afternoon happy hours before going to dinner.

Tony learned how to drive a Hobby Cat in the ocean. I even joined him out there. We were out their when the afternoon showers were about to hit. He hightailed it in just in time for me to grab my phone that was left out on a lawn chair. Whew!

When we weren't laying by the pool, we were laying on the hotel's private beach.

Our view over breakfast each morning

We rented a jeep on St. John for the day and drove along the coast stopping at each beach. This was the last one of the day before sunset.

Roadies were considered legal, so Tony went old school for the beach.

We stopped at a little bar in the middle of nowhere called "Shipwreck Landing"

This was one of my favorite views and most relaxing spots on the trip.

Maho Bay was by far our favorite - quite, calm, and beautiful! We could have sat there all day!

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Happy Turkey Day (Nov 2014)

Happy 85th Birthday, Grandma Rose! We are sorry that you were not feeling well.

Hanging with my Aunt Syl!

Look who's a big boy!!

First Turkey Dinner - EVER! Yummy

Dinner Selfie

Auntie Vera could barely hold us long enough to snap a photo. Kate enjoyed playing with Auntie Vera after the Slaba feast! A big thanks to them again for hosting the Wagners!

Aunt Syl and Will playing.

How do you pass time with a three year old in the car? Simple. You make videos!

...and make them giggle! This is one of my all time favorite videos. It captures who Will is and what he is like most days. His giggle is contagious!

Garth Brooks! (Nov 2014)

Surprise! We are going to Garth Brooks! My mom graciously watched the kids when Tony and I went to St. Thomas in November. Right before we went, I surprised her and took her to Garth Brooks. I remember riding in the car with my mom and brother when I was a little girl signing along to Garth. We knew pretty much well every word of every song he sang that night. We had a great time! Next up - Carrie Underwood in Minneapolis in August!

Ooo-la-la... Once we found something "concert-like" in my closet, Mom was all set!

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"Friends in Low Places"

November School Days

Construction Worker, Kate! Note: the "I voted sticker" We made it a family affair, so she could start to understand the importance of voting at a young age.