Christmas Morning

This will probably be the last year that we have to wake the kids up for Christmas morning. Ty was saying, "I'm tired" as I am trying to explain that Santa had come. CRAZY. Jake got the Transformer from the picture he had cut out of a magazine months before. Of course Santa soon found out it was the most expensive one! Ty had requested a blue telescope and Santa was lucky enough to have a blue one available. Kylie got the cutest pink pure that sings songs and had a lipstick rattle, crinkly money, a mirror, and set of keys. Santa must have known Mama wanted a girly toy for her first girl. They also got a big surprise when they found Santa had picked up their cousins Kyle, Hunter, and Hannah's playset and put it in our backyard! That was quite a surprise to keep. It was a very relaxing morning before we headed off to the families.

Decorating the Tree

Jake's Christmas Performance

Jake had his Christmas Performance at school. He was pretty stiff for the first song, but loosened up on the second. As he said, "he got a little stage fright."

2008 Photo Shoot

We took the kids to the park to get some pics for our Christmas card. I thought how easy, take pictures of them playing in the park. First off it was freezing cold, and second Jake wanted nothing to do with it. Of course, when you really need something done it is so difficult...but I told Matt I am sure I can make something of it...just keep snapping.

Jake Turns 5!

Jake had his 5 year birthday party. It was a camping theme and the kids had a great time. We made smores, played flashlight games, read stories in the tent, made bug boxes and went hunting for glow in the dark bugs, and watched Scooby-Doo. It was fun, but exhausting. He shared his birthday with Andrew, which is always nice since we have many of the same friends and their birthdays are so close. I cannot believe he is 5. It seems like one of those big birthdays, like 1 and 16. He is officially a boy, no longer a baby or toddler. So sad, but so exciting to see what his future will hold. He is such a bright boy who knows what he likes and doesn't like, and will let you know. He can hold an adult conversation and I never know what he might say next. He is interested in why and how things work, like relationships ...he recently asked if he could marry his sister. I said no, and he said yes I can because she is a girl. I love the innocence. He adores his sister and likes his brother most of the time. He still loves to snuggle with mommy and doesn't hesitate to hold my hand. He won't let dada or mama leave the house without a hug and kiss, and he has picked me flowers at least once a week for a couple years now... and now he picks them for his sister too. He walks people to their car and opens their door, all on his own accord. We are excited to see what is in store for him. He is our first and everything he does is new for us...so it keeps things exciting.

Where's Ty?

And where did I find him? Asleep under my bed. I guess I was a little slow on the hide and seek, and he took a snooze waiting for me.

Tree Climbing

Fun in the front yard!

things that come out of their mouths (cont'd)

mom, "what are you doing?," jake, "watering the plants," mom "jake, our plants are fake!," jake, "what?!"

ty crying after jake did something to him, "i want a little brother!" not sure if he wants someone to beat up on or be nice to?

things that come out of their mouths (cont'd)

Jake, while in timeout in his room, opens door with Power Ranger mask on, "mama, you got the wrong kid, this is Ty" as if I put the wrong kid in timeout...so hard to keep my face straight.

Ty, "Mama can I tell you a secret" "Grapes and Pickles have water and juice in them"...what??

Jake, calling Nana (hiding in my room...he knows her speed dial), "Nana, if mom says I can't go to your house, ignore her...OK?"

My New Adventure

So, I figured I had some extra time...ha..so I started a little biz. Not sure if it will work out, but the idea of bringing money in for the family, combined with a chance to use my brain and creativity is exciting. We will see where it goes from here. I pray it isn't too much, but at the same time isn't too little :) My hours 8pm-12am of course! I am making digital creations that I email to people to use for cards, etc. Check out my site