SNOW!

We were finally blessed with some snow to play in!  All of the boys had lots of fun.

Cole making a snow angel

It was too cold on the day that the older boys played in the snow after school, so Kieran watched unhappily from the window.

More snow angels

The temps warmed up a little over the weekend, so Kieran was able to play in the snow for the first time.

He loved it, except for the snow in his gloves.

Kieran especially enjoyed sledding.

Is Cole's hat over his eyes? Yes! Can he see? I really do not know how.

Caden loves saucer sledding.

Kieran getting a push from Nana down one of our small backyard hills

We are really hoping for more snow this winter!

Christmas 2011

Another wonderful Christmas at our house!

Santa came!

Caden was thrilled that Santa picked the spy safe from his very long list of suggestions.

Cole requested a blue Angry Bird from Santa.

After checking out their Santa gifts, the boys emptied their stockings.

After checkng out all that Santa left, we had breakfast, and then the boys opened presents from us.

Kieran using Cole's Playmobil Spy Headquaters as a stage

Kieran playing us a song on his new piano

Later in the morning, Nana and Papa arrived with a truckload of presents.  Aunt Shannon and Josh arrived in the afternoon.  (I don't know why they aren't in any of the photos.)

Kieran helped Papa unload a box of presents.

Then he stacked the presents in a tower!

Typical scene from Christmas break (and will be for many years to come)--Trying out new games

Caden received a Paper Jamz guitar, microphone, and amp.

Kieran unwrapping a big present from Nana and Papa

A basketball hoop!  Kieran loves it!

Legos--another typical scene from our Christmases

Sorry, Aunt Mariah! Kieran is not a big fan of his cute puffer vest.

Kieran taking a break from the Christmas commotion to read

Kieran and Mommy

Kieran going in for a hug from Papa

Cole with his completed space shuttle

Caden & Cole with SOME of their completed Lego sets

Trying Dr. Dreadful creations from Mom, Dad, and Uncle Jason

A view of our entry (courtesy of Aunt Shannon)--Oh, how I miss the Christmas lights and decorations!

This Christmas was lots of fun with the boys (as they always are).  I hated to see the season end.  We're already looking forward to Christmas 2012! 

Christmas Eve 2011

This year, Grammy came up to spend Christmas Eve with us.  Unfortunately, Grandpa and Aunt Mariah were not able to come, but we had a fun day celebrating with Grammy. 

Grammy and the boys--Wish this photo wasn't so dark. I was still trying to figure out my new camera.

Opening presents from Grammy, Grandpa, Aunt Mariah, & Uncle Jason

Cole's first big Lego set

Kieran loves the trucks from Great Uncle Roy & Great Aunt Lulu.

Kieran checking out a new toy

Cole trying out his new Leapster game



Caden building his new Dagedar set

Kieran is so happy to have his own chair!

An attempt to get a photo of the boys before Christmas Eve church service

Our family (Cole wishes everyone "peace" in the new year.)

After Christmas Eve service at church, we enjoyed pizza and watched a Christmas movie, and then we opened up our new ornaments. 

Peace and bunny ears!

Before heading up to bed, the boys put out milk, cookies, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.  We checked Santa's location one more time, and then read a few Christmas stories.  Caden had a great deal of difficulty falling asleep from all the excitement and anticipation.  It took him nearly two hours to drift into dreamland.  We thought Santa would never get to stop at our house! 

Cole's Christmas Program

A few photos from Cole's preschool Christmas program...

Cole with his decorated "C" for the Christmas Alphabet--He had to say, "C is for candle and carol as well."

Cole and the other preschoolers sang several songs. He did a great job on his line!