Tuesday Night Fun 12.16.08

"Oh Holy Night...."
So even though it's the new year, I'm posting some stuff that happened at the end of '08. Because of the amazingly large amounts of snow we got, December 16th was my last day of school for the year and since my computer at home is slower than molasses I've waited until I was back on campus to update my blog. A lot has happened in three weeks, so here goes....every Tuesday night Kara and I try to get together with the boys for dinner and play. For this particular evening we went to one of our favorite local Mexican restuarants. Delicious! The boys did great and even stood by the tree for a quick pic. Life is good!

Snow Extravaganza 12.14.08

Oh my snow pup!
Logan couldn't be happier...so much snow to eat.

My family.

Yes, every year we get the boys matching Christmas jammies.

Sex and the City...the theme of the extravaganza.

Our first big snow fall of the year coincided with the day Karen and I had set aside for our Christmas Extravaganza this year. It worked out beautifully. The boys got to play in the snow (so did the mom's and Normy), have some chocolate milk (the fancy kind from Starbucks), and open gifts. What a terrific day. In fact, it was so great that once Karen and Craig left, Logan went down for a four hour nap! Yikes! Anyway, as always the extravaganza was memorable and Karen and Craig spoiled us rotten! Life is good.

Game Night 12.13.08

Pizza...delicious.
See the legs in the background!! ;-)

I think I'm finally winning Reese over.

Happy Holidays!

What a little ham!

As the first snow of the year started to fall, Karen invited Logan, me, Linda, Brookie, and Reese over for some holiday cheer and games. We had a wonderful time eating, drinking, playing, and exchanging gifts. There's nothing like getting together with your friends and family this time of year. The kids did great together and before the roads got too treacherous, we all headed for home. Thanks for a great night ladies. Life is good.

Gingerbread House 12.11.08

What it's suppose to look like.
"I won't eat all the icing Mama!"

Such concentration.

Ummm, Logan no taste testing.

We did it!!!!

Seriously, there is a never ending list of fun activities to do this time of year. Logan and I decided to have a "party" as he called it and build a gingerbread house last night. Oh what fun! Logan did a simply terrific job of making sure the icing was edible and I'm sad to report that the gingerbread boy didn't make it through the night. :-) His little arms and legs were just way too tastey to resist. This morning Logan as very disturbed to realize that the ooey, gooey icing from last night was now "frozen." Life is good!

Oh Christmas Tree 12.7.08

Cute, but too little.
Where are Shane and Logan?

We did it, we found the perfect Noble Fir!!

The sweet taste of success.

Merry Christmas.

One of my favorite holiday excursions is to the tree farm. This year Logan and I went with Dad, Mom, Jeff, Kim, Shaneo, Neiko, and Norman. It was terrific. The weather was beautiful, the trees were fantastic, and the boys had a blast running through all the "paffs". Besides a few rogue tree stumps which caused more than one fall, it was a grand time. After searching for the perfect tree, the boys were lucky enough to get some delicious candy canes and then we all headed down to the locan cafe for some lunch and then it was home to decorate. Now it feels like Christmas. Life is good.

A Visit with Santa 11.30.08

Kim and Shane getting into the holiday spirit.
Three generations...not too shabby.

Great cousins...better friends.

Waiting to see the big guy...still a bit unsure.

That's my boy!!!!

I couldn't believe it...I had it all figured out. Logan, upon seeing Santa, was going to scream bloody murder as he has done for the past two years. I would then use that picture as our Christmas card and have some adorably pithy comment about Logan finding out he was on the naughty list or something to that regard. Well, my dear sweet Logan foiled my plans yet again. Sure enough, this year not only did he not scream, but he showed Santa the car he was holding, he asked for "chocit", "dinosaurs", and a "carey shark" and he told Santa that he had soft pants. :-) It was priceless. And that Santa, what a wonderful guy. When we got up to his lap, he told Logan that he'd been waiting all day to see him. Man, was Logan ever thrilled. Now that was on Sunday and since then, every morning when we get in the car, it's "Mama, go see Santa?" What a terrific start to this wonderful holiday season. Life is good.

Wonderful Friends 11.28.08

What a good lookin' group of kids...man their parents must be hotties! :-)

Friday night I had the extreme pleasure of hosting my dear friends from Bellingham for a night of dinner, drinks, and laughter. It had been forever since we'd all seen each other and let our kidlets play. What a great night! It was so fun to catch up and watch our children play. Oh, and MaryJo, I found the caterpiller!! ;-) Thanks Becky, Kara, Megan, and MaryJo for a wonderful evening. I had a blast. Who's hosting in the Spring??? Life is good.