Christmas Eve 2010

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, the kids were counting the hours until St. Nick would be there!

Empty wrapping paper rolls are as much fun as any toy out there!

My little treat making elves

While I ran to the store for a few last minute things the kids used the leftover M&M's for a few hands of blackjack, it helps w/their math skills right?!

TIme for the traditional Christmas Eve present, hmmm wonder what it could be, I'm thinking pj's (forgot to get a pic of the new digs, dang!)

We threw in a few games too, then it was off to look at Christmas lights!

TEENAGER!!!!!

Well I can't believe it but my first born is officially a teenager! Not sure if I want to laugh or cry, I think a bit of both. I still remember the day I found out I was pregnant like it was yesterday and now he's 13. He is turning into quite the young man! He puts on an act that he is very serious but he is a joker and likes to have fun. He is the typical older brother and loves teasing his siblings. He also loves hanging out with his dad. His new passion is hunting, not my favorite thing, but he can't get enough. He hasn't been able to get anything yet but he loves trying! We love having him as part of our family!

The only thing he wanted for his birthday, a new gun, but of course if you give a boy a gun he'll want ammo to go with it and if you give him ammo he'll want to go out and shoot something!

An accessory for his other favorite past-time, sleeping!

For months he has been trying to convince me that he is taller than me. He may have passed me up in the weight department but I'm not conceding on the height. I still have him by at least inch (but not for long!)

We got style!

Our friends had an ugly sweater Christmas party, and we couldn't come up with any sweaters but we did our best to be festive. I really thought there was no way I could get Trent to participate but he was a good sport and wore the wonderful gingerbread man scarf I found for him. The shirt I found for me was extremely flattering (not!)

After the ornament exchange Trent came away with the "super duper reindeer pooper" It was a huge hit at our house!

Sing It

Madyson finished out our December programs with her vocal music concert. She was also super excited for her concert. They sang lots of cute songs and had lots of fun. I was wrestling Brayden so Preston took over as official photographer (hence the lack of usable photos!)

Penguins save Christmas

December is full of programs! Preston was so excited for his second grade program. He practiced hard and sang his heart out! He and his fellow penguins helped Santa, who had amnesia, remember who he was and helped save Christmas! He looked forward to it all month long and it was so fun to watch his excitement grow!

Cutest Rudolph Ever!

I love pre-school Christmas programs! Like last year, Brayden didn't sing a word but he looked dang cute standing there!

Getting ready to head to school, he insisted he wear his boots because "Santa wears boots"

Here come the reindeer!

Unlike last year (when he screamed) he was more than excited to sit on Santa's lap!

I love this little guy!