3 Christmas Celebrations!

We had a wonderful 3 days in a row celebrating Christmas with our family.  We started Christmas Eve day at Kory’s aunt and uncles house with the Kath family.  Santa paid a visit to the little ones and much food and drink was had by all.  There are at least 50 people there so it is a flurry of activity.  The kids run around and play and stop occasionally to eat another cookie.  It is a great way to spend the day. 

As you can see, Brennan needed his cousin Chase to be a buffer between him and Santa.  He wasn’t really sure of the big guy!

 

After enjoying our Christmas morning at home, we headed to my parents for the day.  We ate a great lunch, opened presents and got spoiled by grandma and grandpa and Dawn and Jason.  Then kids had a blast playing with all their new toys and watching their new favorite Christmas movie—Santa Paws.  (for those of you who haven't seen it-its cute!)  It is so nice to just relax and enjoy being together, it is something that easily taken for granted even when we don't get to do it enough with everyone's busy lives. 

On the 26th we headed to Kory’s Dad’s house to celebrate with them and His sister and her family.  We all brought some delish snacks and grazed all day.  The kiddos played hard and enjoyed presents AGAIN!  Brennan got more Mickey stuff, Norah some beads for bracelets and perfume from her aunt and uncle.  They were spoiled by papa and nana too.  Later they all cuddled to watch and movie with papa.  It was a great holiday weekend!

  

Thanks so much to EVERYONE for making our Christmas so very Special!

Happy Holidays!

So, is it just me or is it hard to believe that we are already a week into 2011?  The days just fly by with the flurry of activity that every busy household has.  We had such wonderful holidays, celebrating with family and friends.  Christmas was so magical with a 4 year old and 2 year old.  They must have been extra good this year because Santa made all of their dreams come true.  Norah asked for a violin for herself and one for Lanie(her American Girl).  She also wanted matching PJ’s for her and Lanie and a sleeping bag and pillow for Lanie.  Wouldnt you know that Santa brought all of those for her!!!!

Brennan’s answer to what he wanted from santa was “ Mee Mouse!”  aka Mickey Mouse.  The boy is obsessed with him with a capital O!  He thinks they only tv show we should ever watch is Mickey Mouse Clubhouse or any Mickey movie. Santa delivered him a Mickey Mouse flashlight that he loves.  You know Mickey is tops with him when he raced to the flashlight even though there was a shiny red and chrome drum set right next to it.  Needless to say, Santa thought we needed some music(mostly off key) in this house. A violin and drums!  If you hear some strange sounds coming from this end of town, I would say it is our toddler band!