A new life; same as the old life?

As most of you all know, baseball is my sport, but I have a friend who works for the Bears who is, on occasion, able to get me some good tickets. He and some other friends are trying to convince me how good American Football is, without, I add, much success. My MIL and SIL are in town right now, and we had the opportunity to go, all four of us, to the game last night. I went to my third of the season, expecting to see the Bears get their butts kicked by Favre and Vikings who had won 12 out of 14 games this season. However, much to my surprise, and I am sure the Vikings and their fans, the Bears won the game in overtime! They started out the first half with a 16-zip lead which we all knew couldn't last. Cutler was playing well and no interceptions (yet!), and the DEEFENSE (as our American brothers call it) wasn't leaking like a sieve and letting the Vikings run all over them....that is until the third quarter. Having given up a touch down but charged down the extra point, which ...

I tell you, Addy is growing up faster than you would ever think possible. She is smart as they come. She is toilet training and talking 10 to the dozen! Some of the stuff she comes out with, makes you wonder..today she says "I'm going to call Cooper James Coops!" This month of course, Cooper was born, see below for more links to pictures, Lorraine's mother came into town for a couple of months, and we got the Christmas tree, put it up with the decorations, etc. Just a busy month! Addison loves to help with everything, she helped to bring the tree back, helped Lorraine with some baking for pies with the Thanksgiving leftovers, and even helped decide exactly where all of the ornaments would go on the tree. Click here for pictures of the tree cutting, decorating, etc. Click here for pictures of Coops in the hospital & his first few days home

Well here he is folks..in all his glory!

is here, weighing in at 9lb 12oz, and 22in long, a big lad! Born at 6:46pm today December 8th by C-section..more to follow

We are now homeowners in the US! Yay!