Christmas Morning

The morning was full of surprises.

First, I went out to the kitchen to start the coffee and the cinnamon rolls. Then I set up my camera to capture the kids, but wait, this isn't my camera.


Santa was awesome to me this year. I got a cool new camera with all sorts of bells and whistles. Rob got me the D90 that is a Nikon digital SLR and it does video. SWEEET!!!!

Then we unleashed the boys. This is the first year that Anthony has really understood about Santa and gifts. He was beyond excited to wake up an find a new GEO Trax setup with a Lightening McQueen and Mater that are remote controlled. I think Rob liked it more than the boys :-)


Next it was on to our stockings.



We opened a ton of gifts and the boys loved them all, it didn't matter if it was clothes, books, movies, or toys. They were all met with equal excitement.

Rob is now out shoveling out our driveway which is under a giant snow drift. Anthony played in the snow for a bit, but it is still pretty windy and chilly out.

Christmas Eve

I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas

At least that was Anthony's Dream. When he wished in the fountain for a Merry Christmas, he told me that snow would make it merry. It looks like he gets his wish. It will be very snowy with approximately 8-10 inches tomorrow. If it isn't too cold, I think Rob and Anthony will try sledding outside and building a snowman. Gabe and I will likely have hot chocolate inside :-)

the boys and I made reindeer cookies for Santa and left out some carrots and celery for his reindeer, "because they are doing hard work tonight." Since we even have a chimney here, they left everything downstairs by the fireplace.




They even had hot chocolate in their special snowman cups. I love the holiday season.

Time with Friends

We met some friend at a local mall to play at the indoor play area. Thank goodness, we need the time out of the house.

Gabriel's School Program

Gabe also had a school program. Nothing funnier than watching 14 two and three year olds perform songs. They were super cute! They sang Away in a Manger, Jesus Loves Me, and Happy Birthday. They also did a story about wishing stars.





I have included this picture because it looks like a mug shot. Rob and I are convinced that Gabe is our child that will need his college fund to bail him out of jail.

Anthony's School Program

Anthony had a great Christmas Program. He sang a bunch of songs. It was quite the production with hand movements, sign language, and even props. Even better, my parents were able to see it making it super special for him.

Christmas with Grandma Kerry and Grandpa Keith

My parents came to visit in mid December partly to help Rob and I during our finals and partly to celebrate Christmas with the kids. Anthony is totally into dinosaurs right now, so we have been reading the dinosaur encyclopedia non-stop.

First Real Snow

Anthony woke up the morning to find a gift from the angels. We have about 4-5 inches of snow on the ground. He was so excited he just put his snow clothes on over his pajamas to go play for a few minutes while Rob shoveled the walk and driveway. Anthony looked like a little Alaskan Husky sitting in the snow just happy as could be. Gabe was not the least bit interested in playing in the snow.





For breakfast we had gingerbread pancakes...very very yummy treat.

Today I also had a second sonogram that my mom got to go to. This one was more in depth, and we got a 3D picture of the baby. He looks just like Gabe with his bone structure. No, we still don't have a name although Anthony thinks we should name him Thomas.

After Rob got done with work, he and Anthony built a snowman. I tried to build one with Anthony, but it fell over because I am not the snowman building parent. I am the hot chocolate making parent :-) Gabe definitely has my genes with that in mind.


Tonight was filled with stories, hot chocolate, snow ice cream, and special Christmas movies. Now I must work on my paper.

Mommy what is...

Thanksgiving?
"It is when you are grateful for things in your life." Me
"I'm thankful for Turkey." Gabe
"No Gabe, we were already thankful for Turkey, now it is time to have a birthday party for Jesus. Mommy can we have cake?" Anthony

I love preschoolers.