Our President's Weekend to the Discovery Gateway--Children's Museum!!

Dane playing on the SandHill Crane in the Construction Zone At the Gateway!!

Luke looking for Balls in the Garden. This was by far his favorite place at the Children's Museum!

Dane and Drew playing in the Garden. Working together to keep things Buzzing!

This is Luke playing in the water in the Kid's Eye View at the Musuem. He loved sending this ball down the pipe over and over.

Luke continues to play at the water station. He had lots of fun dipping his had in the water to find the ball.

Luke looking to see where the water is taking the ball!!

Dane exploring in the water at Kid's Eye View Area!!

Drew turning the wheel at the water station in the Kid's Eye View Area!

Our handsome Dane being creative in the water at the Discover Gateway Musuem. He had lots of fun.

Our Adorable Drew exploring all the different water tools at in the Kid's Eye View over Presidents Weekend.

Our Cute little Luke fillin up the truck with gas. He had so much fun doing this. He would then get in the truck and drive and then go back to fillin up the truck with gas!!

Luke Exploring the Construction Zone at the Gateway!

Mom, Luke, Dane, and Drew sitting in the Helicopter on the Terrace at the Discovery Gateway.

Drew taking her turn in the helicopter cockpit!! Maybe she will be a pilot one day?

Drew, Dane & Luke checking out the Helicopter Cockpit.


We had a fun day at the Children's Discovery Museum. The kids were also able to see and explore the Media center, the Story Factory and the Studio. Of course Mom was not on the ball enough to have captured some of these areas mostly because I didn't feel too great from getting a cold. We ended the night by going to Sizzler with the kids since this is a family favorite and perfect place for kids.

Scales & Tales Birthday Party...The Kids Loved it!!

Dane is holding a giant African Millipede. He said the Millipede was tickling his hands!!

Dane is being a little crazy holding this Red Snake!! It was making me nervous the entire time Dane was holding it!

Dane and the kids from the his class petting the 20 foot Boa-Constrictor...I couldn't beleive it was out and crawling amongist the kids. At the end they presenter decided to get all the snakes out. I thought this was Utterly Crazy!! But none of the Mom's told him to stop.

Luke decided to escape the real reptiles and go for a soft and furry Polar Bear in the other room. Lukie came down with a fever at this party and so his cheeks are very rosey...there was no getting Dane and Drew to leave early.

This is Nicholas who was the Birthday Boy entagled in all these snakes. All the kids thought this was so cool. I wouldn't want to be him...eek!!

Drew holding Flapjack the Tortoise! The funny thing is when she was holding him he started to pee a gallon all over the floor. I don't know how it missed her...thank goodness it did!!

Drew and Luke sneaking in to pet the Boa-Constrictor. Luke wasn't quite sure what to make of this 20 foot snake. But, He was definatley interested in getting by it!!

All the kids lined up and getting ready to hold the 20 foot snake. I had Luke up there all ready to go and when I saw how big this snake was I changed my mind and grabbed him out of there. I was scared he would get knocked over by this huge snake. The other Mom's were laughing at me.

This is the guy that presented all these different scales and tales. The kids thought he was so funny! The snake he is holding is called Peaches, she is a Movie and TV star snake. She was just in that new show Modern Family (sitcom) and she is going to be in the new Napolin Dynamite movie. I am sure peaches has been in lots of other shows too.

This is the big Turtle. Dane and his friend Cade loved petting and seeing these reptiles up close. Luke wanted to ride on him like Braiden but never got the chance.

Dane pulling a silly face!! I am not sure what he is doing unless he is trying to pull a face like this Turtle.

Here is our friend Braiden going for a ride on the big turtle. You can tell he is loving it. The turtle was moving at a pretty good speed with him on top. I think the turtle weighed something like 200 pounds. So I guess Braiden's 24 pounds didn't even slow him down...ironically.

This was quite the Birthday party. Dane, Drew and Luke had such a fun time seeing and touching all these scales and tales! The party lasted about 2 1/2 hours and I still had a hard time getting them to leave. After cake and ice cream and goodie bags they were finally ready to go. This was the end of January when the kids were off track. The next few days was when they all got very sick!! At least they had some fun before the sick ickys!

Our Winter Sledding Adventure!!

Luke and Dane Loving every minute of this winter Fun!!

Drew & Dane holding on for some sledding fun...Wee!!

Drew, Daddy, & Dane having a blast sledding over Christmas vacation!!

Drew going down the Hill with Dad...hold on tight!

Drew lookin... so stylin on her first real Sledding Adventure!!

Dane & Daddy getting ready to race down the Hill!!

Dane climbing up the Hill as fast as he can...He told his kindergarten teacher that this is what he liked most about Christmas vacation...so much for the Wii!

Luke "Sky" Baker getting ready to explore the snow and loving his boots!!

The kids and Daddy getting ready to go sledding!!

Merry Christmas Family & Friends!!

Christmas Eve 2009! The kids are so excited for Santa!!

We are getting ready to open our Christmas Eve Presents!

Luke opening his Present from Grandma and Grandpa Hill. He sure had fun opening presents. Anything with paper he was tearing into it, even if it wasn't his.

Dane holding up his new pants and tie from Grandma & Grandpa Hill!!

Drew Showing us her new "Pretty in Pink" sweater from Grandma and Grandpa Hill!!

Our cute Kiddies standing in front of the Christmas Tree!

Dane, Drew and Luke giving us smiles and saying please hurry Santa...we can't wait!!

Look at all the Presents that Santa brought to us! We are spoiled!!

My First Ever Homemade "Sour Cream Lemon Pies" that I made for our Christmas Day Dinner! They were delicious!

Apple Pie - I have made this one a few times!! This is Kent's favorite pie.

Our Baker and Hill Family Christmas Parties!!

Dane, Mom, & Drew watching Luke open his Christmas present from Ryan.

Our Baker Family Christmas Party in Mendon 2009

Drew Opening her present from Ethan...she got Pixos!!

Steve, Lisa, and Ethan opening his Christmas present from Drew!

Dane and Ethan playing Rockem Sockem...having a blast!!

Emily and Brett playing more Rockem Sockem while the cousins cheer them on!!

Drew helping Grandma and Grandpa with Dessert...yum, yum!!

Luke at the Hill family Christmas party- opening his present from Grandma and Grandpa Hill.

Drew at the Hill Family Christmas Party opening her present from Ashely...she got a Bopit!!

Our kids had a blast at our family Christmas parties. We had the Baker party on Friday the 18th and celebrated Kent's Birthday as well. We had dinner and opened presents and the kids really thought it was Christmas...they had so much fun. Drew got a CD player and a the chipmuncks cd from grandma and grandpa...she loved it. Dane got a remote controlled 4 wheeler and he thought it was so cool. Luke got a ride on step 2 motorcylce. He doesn't have to pedal he just pushes it. I am going to include a video of him opening and riding it because he is so cute at this age.

On Saturday afternoon we had the Hill family party at Rick's house which worked out great since we stayed in Mendon. We had a great dinner and watched old family videos of ourselves from years ago. Let me tell you it was a hoot and we were not pleased with our 80's hair do's and our glasses that came down past our nostrils. Oh, let me tell you it was hidious. We had fun laughing at each other all night.