More shrieking

Video is a little dark but it is pretty obvious that Molly loves her new toy.
Check it out here.

Sleigh Ride

Molly and I took advantage of the milder weather today in order to try out her new sled. We both loved it and are hoping for some fresh powder over the next few days to cover over all the icy snow.

 

 

 

 

Shriek!

Being this was Molly's first Christmas she obviously did not know everything that was in store for her. Some presents she was more interested in just the paper or the box but a few times she really got excited and would let out a big shriek such was when she opened her cabbage patch doll.
Check out the video here...

Also check out Molly shrieking over Santa...Here.

Merry Christmas!!!

 

Winter Wonderland

We awoke Christmas morning to a really cool frost. Everything was covered like this all day.

 

Molly thinks counting is a big joke

Molly thinks that counting is a big joke right now....especially when one gets into double digits. I guess when you are only 9 months old, big numbers must seem preposterous! Check out the you tube video here.

"...hung by the chimney with care..."

 

Waiting for Santa Claus

The Hay Family Christmas Tree

 

Let it snow!

Molly checking out her first snowfall and can't wait till she is old enough to go camping in it. We got about 4 inches or so in the greater Carlisle area.

 

 

Sneek Peek

Molly got a sneek peek of Christmas when her cousins brought her up a gift on their visit from Long Island over Thanksgiving.

 

 

Molly on the move

Molly does not like to sit still anymore. She is really close to crawling as she can get up on all fours and rock back and forth. This typically results in a faceplant but by rolling and creeping she gets where she wants to go. She seems way more intent on walking though and has become an expert in her walker.
Here is a video of her working off her dinner in her "exer-saucer"

And....Motoring along in her Walker.

Thanksgiving Week

 

Molly the Book Worm

Go Teams!

We had a football Sunday with the Spencer's today. Molly and Madison did their best to help root on their Dad's respective teams but unfortunately even that was not enough for either of them to win.

 

Sunset and Buck

Just before sunset a 6 pt buck wandered through our backyard.

Peek-a-boo

Molly playing peek a boo over the couch and obviously by the food left on her face it is bath night.

Scootin'

Let the baby proofing begin! Molly has recently "discovered" that she can scoot across the floor, mostly in the backwards direction. Between that and rolling she can pretty much get where she wants to go.

 

Chimney Mtn

This past weekend I went on an overnight camping trip with some friends to Chimney Mtn which is near Indian Lake. Skip, Len, Sparky, Pete and Chad joined me as we first hiked up Chimney Mtn for some great views then trekked over to Puffer Pond to stay overnight. Started out with an inch or so of snow on the ground Saturday but the day grew nicer as it went along. We awoke Sunday to perfect blue skies for our return hike.
 
 
 
 

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween and Go Orange!!!

 

Gearing up for Halloween

Molly smirks because she knows that one day she will get back at us for making her wear this ridiculous hat.

 

She was also having some good laughs over the blanket being pulled over her head which you can see in this video

Facebooker

Molly takes some time out of her busy schedule to update her facebook status.

 

Baseball Hall of Fame

Today Frank and Shelly came up and we took a visit to Cooperstown and the Hall of Fame. (click on pic for larger version)

 

Hot Dog

Natalie takes her typical spot right by the wood stove. Check out the video of Secondary Combustion going on inside the stove.

 

Kibby Pond

This past weekend Natalie and I went on an overnight camping trip to Kibby Pond which is just north of the town of Wells on Route 8. Weather was overcast and in the upper 40s near 50 when we set out on the 1.9 mile hike. After a stream crossing which rivaled a challenge on Survivor we were off. The trail starts out by gaining near 600 feet in elevation but our little backpacking companions only required one real break on the way in. Natalie and Scout each carried their own packs as well. The campsite by the pond was large enough for our three tents along with a fire pit. We hung around camp, drank hot cocoa, cooked dinner then sat around the fire gazing at the stars until we all turned in around 8:30 pm. We fell asleep to the sounds of owls and geese flying overhead. We awoke shortly after 7am, ate a small breakfast, packed up and hiked back out. Good times had by all. I got home shortly after noon. Natalie collapsed by the wood stove where she pretty much remained the rest of the day. I figure she does at least double the mileage of the rest of us with all the running ahead and back she does.

 

Mark, Uncle Jim, Aunt Kathyrn, Nathan, Eric, Matt, Natalie and Scout.