Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Catching up

Just a quick explanation about how Greg and I celebrate bdays so when you look at these pictures you are not disgusted or sad for the way we celebrate. I do not like surprises. I would rather just tell Greg what I want, so that he gets it right the first time. I don't think that bdays (especially mine) are that big of a deal and I don't like people making a big deal about it. Greg has similar feelings and sentiments about bdays also, so we're a perfect match.

My "party"....Notice the log cake....it's really a caramel corn on the cob freebie from Greg's work. See...it's a good thing I am not sentimental about my bday...I don't know if most women would've let this fly!

Greg's "party"....He's even less sentimental than me. But, you'll notice he at least has a cake instead of a log. We also have to specify to the kids that the blue candles stand for "10" and the white ones are "ones." I don't think we have enough candles anymore to put more than 30 on a cake. (I apologize for the naked kid in the picture. I swore I would never take a picture with a kid in a diaper...but I am becoming more and more white trash as I get older)

So, Ava likes to dress up. The only problem is, she dresses up with the boys stuff. She came down one day dressed like this and I just have to worry if she'll turn out girly or not. She's got all the boy noises down already. She needs to start playing with other girls....and soon!

Carson turned 4 in December. He has seriously mellowed out from when he was 3 years old. Does anyone else remember the stories about this kid? He is so fun to have around and asks all sorts of funny questions. I love having him home with me!

Catching Up....Christmas

Christmas Eve....the boys opened their pajamas. Our boys don't wear the "traditional" pajamas. They prefer sports clothes or no clothes at all.


Ava and Carson got a play kitchen and play food...it has been well used already.

Snake Eyes...I think this mask is so cool!


The biggest surprise of all......A Wii! Who knew Santa would actually bring one to our house?

We had a fun Christmas at home just with our family. On Christmas Eve, we acted out the Nativity story and then the kids opened their pajamas and a gift from each other. It's always easy to get kids to stay in their beds on Christmas Eve b/c there is always the threat of Santa not coming if they don't stay in their beds. Greg and I had a lot of fun this year being Santa. We were really excited for the kids to open all their presents...especially the Wii! We have really enjoyed it too...especially the Wii Fit!