Christmas Part 3

Christmas Morning
My early riser, Jack, was ready to go at 5:00 in the morning! Remember that feeling? We started with the gifts from Santa. Jack got an iPod and new clock radio. Kate got a rocking horse (which she still hasn't warmed up to) and a new dolly. The kids also got beanbags from Grandma and Granddad and blankets from their Aunt Dana. After we opened all of our gifts from the family, we had breakfast with my mom and dad. The rest of the day, we enjoyed just being home, playing with our new presents, watching the movie UP, and just resting as we were not feeling very well that day. Overall it was a great day just being home with family.
The kids and their beanbags


Jack and his new iPod

Kate got a magic wand from Jack

Mom is so happy. She just got a wireless printer! Kate does not look happy. :(

Christmas Part 2

We celebrated Christmas with the family at Kim and Gabe's house. The kids loved playing with each other, while the adults did a little karaoke. Gabe and Kim made a great meal and then we exchanged presents with each other. It was nice to have everyone together.

December--Part One

Here we are at December already. Where has the year gone? Jack was so excited this year for Christmas to come. Ahhhhh...to be six again at Christmas time. He helped with all of the decorations and wrote Santa a four page Christmas list of just a few of the things he wanted. :) Kate loved the lights and would say "ooooh" everytime we passed a house that had them. I think next year will be even more fun for her.


On December 6th, Jack and his buddy Jacob were two of "the three kings" in their Kidz Klub holiday musical. He was so proud. Maybe next year he'll get a speaking part.



On December 13th, we had our annual Christmas in Redondo at Auntie Dot and Uncle Al's house. The kids had fun playing video games upstairs while the adults stayed downstairs to visit. My aunt made enough spaghetti and meatballs to feed 20 of us. It was amazing.