Monday, December 26, 2011

holly, jolly times

we hollied, we jollied, and we embraced all that Christmas had to give.  i hope to hold the memories deep in my heart.


.... landon was the jingle bell boy. he jingled his way through the house every morning. loved hearing his little jingle and footsteps following me close behind.  the force is now with us, i thought it was a thing of the past, but luke skywalker and the gang are back.







....lily made a break for the tree at every chance.  all those lights.  the first few days she would reach out her hand and pull it back, not sure what to think of all those pine needles.  slowly she has started to love the feel of it in her hands (and mouth).





....when we arrived home late on Christmas Eve, luke ran into the house to get everything ready for santa's arrival. he choose cookies, milk, even carrot rain deer treats.  he seemed so grown up, making sure it was all there.  and oh how his eyes gleamed with the star wars legos.  there have been a few bumps over this vacation, he has been writing his sorry's as they happen.




.... all logan has been asking for since the beginning of november is a remote control jeep.  he got it.  its been to the park and has ventured through every inch of the house.  then he gave a few things to lily, he did not feel like she got enough from santa.





all my little blessings.  all here, i am loving these moments with them.  i know the future is going to get a bit bumpy.

Friday, December 23, 2011

halle

our little holiday party with halle (my sitter) was so sweet.  she stopped by with a bag full of gifts for each of the littles.  she had carefully selected a special gift for each one, and she really knows them well.
however, it never fails... logan ended up in big tears, he wanted luke's present.  what to do?  he's only 4.  he cried, she felt bad, i felt bad.  however, it ended well.  luke and logan have been sitting side by side playing with logan's gift.  and luke has been sharing his.








Wednesday, December 21, 2011

time

i have been loving the past few days.  the boys are on break and i am enjoying not running out the door by 8am.  its a joy letting them trickle out of their beds and into mine.   more time to cuddle, play, and simply enjoy one another.  this is my christmas present.










Sunday, December 18, 2011

a favorite

it was just mommy and the boys today.  i asked where they wanted to go and they requested the train park.  it was the perfect day, a little drizzle, so there were only a few others.















Saturday, December 17, 2011

storytime

after tree decorating, jingle bells, hot chocolate and ginger bread men.... before tucking them into bed.


Thursday, December 15, 2011

for the teachers...

... a big hug and thanks to Nana and her creations.  our wonderful teachers may not have received the gifts they deserve had it not been for her.  you are amazing!