Puppies

The Dudes' favorite movie is the 101 Dalmations. They watch it over and over and over.... Here is a picture and some video of them watching some of my favorite parts

Mama and her dudes watching the "puppies"
It snowed a little bit here in Ohio, so I went out to snowblow the driveway. I threw a few snowballs at the window and the dudes thought is was hilarious.

The beginning of the movie starts with a loud 'boom' sound.

My personal favorite - watch the cartoon carachter on the TV screen. He makes a villainous laugh that Aidan imitates with perfection.

Happy Birthday Grandma G

Cousin Madison Visits

Last weekend Uncle Tommy, Aunt Jackie and our only (as of now) cousin Madison came to Ohio to visit us. This was especially nice because we weren't able to make it to Michigan to see the Sicilia/Kelly side of our family this year due to the weather. I think we were all a bit nervous about Madison taking the 2.5 hour drive, but she did fine and had a very fun time with the Dudes. She especially enjoyed all of the cool new toys the dudes got for Christmas as you will see in the following pictures


Uncle Tommy (with Nico) and Aunt Jackie (with Aidan)


Uncle Louie, Aunt Nikki & Madison

Aunt Nikki & Madison

The Dudes & Madison opening presents

Uncle Tommy playing with Nico by pushing Madison on Nico's bike

Madison checking out 'Cota' the dinosaur

Something Madison picked up from Uncle Sammy?

Uncle Tommy pushing the Dudes on their bikes

The Dudes and Madison playing in Elmo's kitchen (look closely at how happy Madison is, she really enjoyed this toy).

Madison checking out the dogs, Abby & Emma. They had to wait outside until the calmed down and Madison had a chance to check the place out before they could come in.

The Dudes trying to give Madison a kiss at the same time.

Aidan using Uncle Tommy as a trampoline

Aidan overly aggressive in his attempt to give Madison a kiss

One of the goals of the visit was to try to get a good picture of the three cousins together. The following pictures are evidence of our effort. Unfortunately, for Grandma K, we didn't get a great one.

First attempt - Aidan hits Nico while Aunt Jackie rescues Madison from the fray

Second attempt - strategy is to separate the twins. Aidan is not happy. Everyone now has a remote control to play with to try and distract them from one another

Probably the best we did. Aidan stopeed crying, but you can still see the tears in his eye (ironically he is the only one smiling). Nico and Madison seem disinterested.

Yet another attempt. I held them all, but we didn't get a good shot.

New Year's Eve & New Year's Day

The Dudes on New Year's Eve getting ready for the party (They were in bed by 8:30)

All geared up for the MSU Capital One Bowl game vs. Georgia on New Year's Day

Christmas at Grandma & Grandpa G's

Grandma & Grandpa G got the dudes Cota the dinosaur. Grandpa G worked a deal and got two of them.


The dinosaurs have made it back to Ohio and the dudes love them.


Nico loves his Poppop

Aunt Sherry, Aunt Tracy and Uncle Tom Nico thanking Uncle David for his cool new Spartan helmet winter hat

Aidan in his hat
Nico checking out his new MSU Sweatshirt
Dudes playin the piano