Christmas Festivities

Christmas Morning was packed full of activities. The boys got up and opened presents and then it was off to Grandma and Grandpa's to open gifts there and have breakfast.



Chloe opening the play kitchen we bought her.


After breakfast it was time to pack up again and head to Papa and PapaMom's.

David and his stack of gifts

Kyle

Owen and Papa opening up gifts. Owen is such a Grandpa/Papa boy.

PapaMom showing off the calender we made for her.

Only Papa would bring his peacock in the house. Well actually he was showing us how the male is getting his pretty feathers.


We joked that he should bring a goat in next......and HE DID. Thank goodness there was no pooping on the floor. The boys thought it was soo cool, they ran around the house with the goat chasing after them.

Christmas Morning

I don't know who was more excited for Christmas this year, Aiden or myself. This year Aiden actually understood what was going on and couldn't wait until Christmas morning. We made sure to put cookies and milk out for Santa and a few carrots for his reindeer.


My boys on Christmas Morning




The only thing Aiden wanted was the Wall-e movie. Santa left Aiden a Wall-e themed stocking complete with movie, figure and tooth brush.

Mr. Blue Eyes!

Family

It's so hard to get a picture of the 4 of us, this might only be the 2nd or 3rd picture of all of us, I think it's because I'm usually the one taking pictures. Lauren was sweet enough to take a few pictures of us for me on Christmas Eve.

Birthday Party

I was hoping we wouldn't have a repeat of last years birthday party and get snowed out again. Wouldn't you know it, a day before Aiden's party we got hit with a snow storm, but luckily it was cleaned up enough for everyone to make it this year.

The kids table...


Uncle Tony, Emily and Owen

Present time!! Aiden was so sweet, after he opened each present he thanked the person that got it for him.


Chloe was a little unhappy that she couldn't be in the present mess...

Look at all those gifts and kids!!

Aiden's invitations this year had a cupcake on them so I thought I would make a big cupcake cake. The pan didn't come with much directions so it was kind of trial and error.

My big boy!!

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone that came out, I'm so glad you were able to share in such a special day. It means sooo much to us!

Happy 3rd Birthday

I can hardly believe that my baby is three already! Time has just flown by. Aiden woke up bright and early the day of his birthday so he could open his birthday gift. We got him the Geo Trax Grand Central Station, and he has been loving it. He gets a little frustrated when the train falls off the track but has been using the controller to drive the train back and forth.


That night we took him out to Red Robin for his birthday dinner. He thought it was so cool when the servers came over to sing Happy Birthday to him. He was thanking them before they were even done. He even shared his ice cream with his mom...

Papa's Boy

Lately I've been getting comments on how much Owen looks like his Papa so while I was at Mom and Dad's yesterday I went searching for a specific picture. Mom's picture organizing might need a little help seeing as they are all just in a giant bin and we had to dig. Of course after looking for a good 30 minutes David stuck his hand in the bin and pulled out a picture and said "This one looks like Owen". It was the exact picture I was looking for. So if Owen is anything like his Papa he is going to grow up a handsome little man for sure!

This One Is For Aunt Carolyn

While digging through the picture bin I came across this photo of me with my towel Grandma Bubbles made for me. I thought since I've been sharing pictures of the boys with thier towels I'd throw one of me in too!

3rd Annual Holiday Cookie Day

We had our third annual cookie day at my house today. I can't remember the last time Brye, Melissa, Jackie and I were all in the same place at the same time with all our kids. Mom even came out this year which was wonderful to have that extra set of arms to help with the boys. With 4 boys 3 and under we thought it was best to get as many cookies made ahead of time as we could.


Melissa and Jake decorating a cookie...



PapaMom and Aiden decorating their cookies...



Owen enjoying himself...


Brye hates when I sneak around with the camera and just shoot without having people pose, so here she is trying to avoid me...

Jackie's Son Alexander...

The boys....Owen missed out because he was napping...

The girls and their boys, I even let Brye borrow Owen....