Happy Birthday to....Gaga & Uncle Mark (and a VERY belated to Papa...oops!)

Somehow in the craziness of Halloween, we forgot to wish Papa a proper Happy Birthday on Halloween via the blog, so here's to Papa who loves to get down and play with his grandkids whether it's building block towers or reading books. He's pretty great! Sometimes fights break out over who is going to play with him. Lucky guy?!?!



Papa, Grady, Drew, and Nonna on a fall visit to Alpharetta

(We always look so forward to these visits!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Now on to our  most recent shared birthdays...that's right, my mom (Gaga) and Dave's brother (Uncle Mark) share the same exact birthday, and if we're going even further, Chelsea's mom (TuTu) also has a birthday on January 13th.

We celebrated with my mom on her actual birthday. She and Dad hosted us at their house for our favorite spicy, cheesy potato soup, cornbread, and yummy wine. We are so thankful to have my parents close by because the boys love to hang out with them. We also couldn't accomplish a lot of what we do on a weekly basis without them. Gaga is a true treasure...a master juggler of all 3 grandbabies, folder of laundry--thank you!, giver of advice, supporter of all we do, and favorite playmate. She always has a treat waiting for the boys especially glasses full of chocolate milk. Her birthday was a great success for all!

Drew, Grady, Gaga, & Hudson at the end of Gaga's birthday party...in jammies and headed home to bed.

Fun was had by all...

And then we must talk about this newly crowned 30 year old...Uncle Mark who is beloved by all of nephews and niece. He never hesitates to play with them or put them in their place. He'll throw a ball or chase them all around, and they love it! We were fortunate to celebrate early over Christmas with a traditional Carvel ice cream cake and some fun while in Tampa. Big changes are on the horizon for Mark as he leaves Michigan for the first time (this week, actually) in over a decade for a promotion in St. Louis. We are so excited for him as he embarks on this new journey in his life. Happy 30th Birthday--Uncle Mark!

Drew, Carmen, Mark, Grady, and Caal

Christmas 2011

Well, time for a Dave post. I figured it would be time for one of us to try and keep the blog updated and since I am the one taking the pictures I figured it would be best if I just went a head and posted them. We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Years.

The Yuhas Clan started the Holidays here in Atlanta, celebrating with Drew and Grady's School, and then enjoying Christmas Eve at Gaga & Pop's house with Kari's family. Christmas Day we woke up to find that Santa was very nice to the boys. It was quick morning of unwrapping presents and then we jumped into the Yuhas Family Truckster for the drive to Tampa. My parents and Mark flew from the cold north so we all could enjoy a warm Christmas in Florida. Thanks for Caci, Tia Jen, Caal and Carmen for hosting.
After a few warm days in Florida we returned to Alpharetta to enjoy the last few days of the school break before reality set in and we all went back to work this week.

Drew on Christmas Eve

How can Drew be so old? I blinked and 5 years has gone by!



Grady the Cookie Maker



Drew and Grady helping Mommy make Christmas Cookies. Red Hot's anyone??



Grady making sure the Fire Place is up to code and current on inspections prior to the big arrival.



A little brotherly fun on Christmas Eve Night



The delivery has been made. Thanks Santa!!

Thanks Papa for the sleds, now lets keep our fingers crossed for some snow!!



Nonna enjoying a litte quite time with Carmen in Tampa



Nonna and Papa with the grandkids!!



Unlce Mark and all the kids.



We had to celebrate Uncle Mark's 30th. How is my baby brother (can't call him little) turning 30 already?



View from the front of Carlos' family beach house in Indian Rocks Beach.



A Little New Years Fun by the fire, maybe too much fun, we almost missed the ball drop.



I think we had the fire hot enough





 

Grady singing "Away In The Manger" at the Open Arms Christmas Performance

Grady after the Big Show

Drew after rocking Silent Night

Little Cousin Hudson after show. We are love that Hudson goes to the same school as the boys.