Twas the night before Christmas....

Christmas 2009

Christmas morning started early at our house.  Poor Adler slept through the first hour and and a half until I woke him up to join the fun!  The boys were excited to see that Santa had visited and left them a Wii and lots of new toys!

It snowed a lot during the night and covered over our front steps.
Sam playing the Wii.
Andy and Adler opening Adler's choo-choo ornament.


Trey playing the Wii.
The first round of shoveling.  Two more rounds were needed.

Trey passing out from excitement opening his scooter from Nana and pops!
A present I gave my mom and dad.
A model airplane Sam put together in 5 minutes.

Andy's new coat from my parents!
Love the surprise on Mom's face when she saw this....
Andy made them a yard sign, or a really cheap headstone!

My goofy family!

Christmas Eve 2009

Sam, Trey, and I made some cookies for Santa today.  It was our first time doing this because I don't have much patience in my kitchen.  So, despite a few spilled sprinkles and a full cup of water all over the dough... we had a good time.  We spent Xmas eve at home waiting for the big blizzard of the year.  The boys each opened one present.  Trey opened a bank that counts the money as you insert it.  Adler opened a "Cars" set that all three boys loved.  And poor Sam opened pajamas.  oops!  Next year I will not make that mistake again!  Hope everyone had a magical xmas eve!

(Click on this picture to see the detail of the lips!)

Christmas Elves!

The boys and I are enjoying every minute of Christmas this year.  We worked on some cute xmas houses to decorate the mantle.  And our famous elf, Fred Mcfeddy, was hiding inside of the gingerbread house this morning.  He reports back to Santa each and every night on whether the boys have been behaving.  The next morning he hides in a new spot!  I'm sure I will have tons of more xmas pictures to follow!

Trey's Xmas Program

Trey had his xmas program at school last week.  It was really cute.  His class sang a song called 'A blanket for the baby'.  I obviously didn't get a good picture of the performance!  Trey has a cow headband on.  The kids all represented the animals in the manager.  Then after the performance there was a cookie reception.  Yummy.

Chickee House

The Chickee House by Sam D.

Sam had his first big school project due on Dec. 1st.  He was to build a Native American or Pilgrim house.  We did a little research and decided on a Chickee House.  Andy and Sam worked really hard on this project and I love how it turned out!  Sam received a 100%!

Sam's 7th Bday party -part 1

The pictures are in reverse order, sorry!

Sam choose to have an Army theme party this year.  He invited a few friends over to help celebrate.  Andy dressed the part of drill sergeant and took the boys on a march through the woods, then back to headquarters for an obstacle course, presents, cake, pinata, and freeplay.  Everyone had a great time!