Bowling with Grandpa

Look close at the score board. Molly out-bowled Uncle Todd three out of three games! She proudly displays her strike pose, and Grandpa looks on with pride! It was a nice little afternoon, with three generations of Hochmuth's tearing up the lanes!

OFF to the Shedd!

One of the great joys of visiting Nana and Boppa at Christmas is the day excursions to the City. This time, Papa thought the train would be a fun adventure, and it was! The girls excitedly looked out the window at everything the world had to show them! A chilly cold day, and the penguins, as always were the favorite! Molly has recently declared that she wants to be a scientist that works with Penguins when she grows up.

Silly faces of our sweet belle

From day one, this wee cherub has been a ham with her little facial expressions. This Christmas has been no exception. She keeps us giggling with her new "smile", and many have commented how with that little nose, she looks remarkably like her mother! She remains sweet, tender, and loving- especially to her babies. And MAN are those eyes BLUE!!!!!!!

Happy Bday Maya Belle

Maya had a wonderful treat this year of a birthday serenade by Unca Jonathan. What a beautiful way to start your bday sweet, beautiful and loving little Maya Isabella. You are an amazing little two year old!

Christmas morning

There were enough presents under the tree for several small villages of children- Molly's facial expression really says it all. It was a beautiful morning- and so much fun. Thanks to all for making it so special.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve holds amazing traditions. Boppa's sweet voice quietly reads the Polar Express, as all the adults listen while they work on last min. things. This year, "Unca Jonathan" almost didnt hear the bell ring, but we all smiled, as he declared that YES, he could hear it's sweet music. Molly and Nana wrote Santa a sweet note, and left yummy cookies, carrots for the Reindeer, and a little cognac to stay warm. Christmas eve is magical. It is so special as little heart fill with love, little minds dream of Santa, and little mouths sing never-ending carols. It was a marvelous holiday.

Our artist

Molly has really started to flourish in her artwork. She drew most of the car ride to Chicago. Christmas Eve, with a flourish of activities buzzing around her, she quietly draws Rio's toy penguins. Love this amazing girl.

Maya belle's bday party

Since Maya's Bday was going to be while we were out of town, we had a wee celebration early for the wee lass. She hammed it up, and LOVED having everyone sing to her. She was amazed at the candle, but wasnt quite sure about blowing it out. Thanks for all those that made her day a special one!

All ye Bethlehoneians!

The "shining star of Bethlehem" led the boys to the perfect spot to cut down our Christmas trees. As is the case with everything we do, it was an adventure! Uncle Zach helped Molly cut down her own Yule Tomtum (sp) tree this year, and we were all happy with the selections! So lucky to have such a big back yard!