Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Christmas 2012

Some photos from our Christmas celebrations...

Checking out what Santa left
The boys were surprised that Santa left a go-cart.

Caden and Cole had Skylanders Giants at the top of their lists, but Santa left them the Wii U version.  Hmmm... 

Cole reading the Lego Batman Visual Dictionary that he has been wanting. 

Time to empty the stockings


Caden and Cole tried out their new DS games from Santa while I made breakfast.  Kieran didn't want left out, so he grabbed Cole's old Leapster.

After a quick breakfast, we opened presents from each other.
Legos for Caden and Avengers for Cole

Microchargers cars for Caden and Legos for Cole

Kieran was so into present opening that we had to make sure he was opening his own presents. 

"Jake!"  Kieran was excited to get the pirate ship from Jake and the Neverland Pirates

The boys patiently waited to open the largest presents under the tree.

When Nana and Papa arrived, we snapped a couple family photos before more unwrapping began.
Us

The boys with Nana and Papa

One of Cole's favorite gifts--the gold Power Ranger set

Loving their gifts!

Sonic Erector sets for Caden

Cole with his gifts from Nana and Papa

Of course, Kieran wanted to pose with his gifts from Nana and Papa too. 

Building Legos--a Christmas tradition

Kieran always asks for an M&M fan at the store.  Nana and Papa delivered.

Aunt Shannon and Josh arrived.
Kieran and Josh playing Uno Moo

Aunt Shannon and the boys wearing their hats, just like Josh's

Grammy and Grandpa were sick on Christmas Day, so we celebrated with a healthier Grammy on the Saturday after Christmas.
Kieran opening his remote-control car from Grammy and Grandpa

Caden and Cole checking out the Mario K'nex set from Grammy and Grandpa

Excited to get his own superheroes from Aunt Mariah

Cole posing with his gifts from Grammy, Grandpa, Aunt Mariah, and Uncle Jason

Caden posing with his gifts from Grammy, Grandpa, Aunt Mariah, and Uncle Jason

Kieran with his Thomas set from Grammy and Grandpa

He was excited that Mommy and Daddy built his new Thomas train set while he was napping. 

Caden and Cole showing Grammy the new Wii U

Grammy with the boys
 We enjoyed another wonderful Christmas.  The boys had a great time playing with their new toys over winter break.
Cole and Kieran having fun with Kieran's racetrack from Great Uncle Roy and Great Aunt Lulu

Monday, January 21, 2013

Getting Excited for Christmas

Our trip to the Festival of Trees
Caden enjoying a gingerbread cookie with Nana
Kieran enjoying the icing on his gingerbread cookie
The best photo I got of the three boys on the train
Caden and Cole checking out one of our favorite displays based on the book, Where the Wild Things Are
Cole told Santa that he would mail his list later.
Caden asked Santa for video games.
Kieran, Cole, & Caden with our church's beautiful and bright tree

Sunday School Christmas Program
Caden had a part as a narrator.
Caden waiting for his turn
Cole singing his heart out
Cole...I do not know what he's doing here!
I wasn't sure how Kieran would react to being in front of the crowd, but he didn't seem scared at all. He waved at us and pointed out his brothers. 
Jingling the bells and motioning with his hands

Winter Break begins...
Instead of gingerbread houses, the boys made an ice cream cone Christmas tree forest this year. 
Kieran wanted to model with the Christmas tree forest too.
Kieran listening to Nana read through the Christmas books she recorded

Christmas Eve!
Three very excited boys getting ready to head up to bed after setting out cookies for Santa and carrots for his reindeer

Friday, January 18, 2013

November

Slowly but surely getting caught up on photos!  We enjoyed a visit from Grandpa Curt and Uncle Jason in October, but I neglected to take any photos.  Wish I would have since it has been a long time since all of the Settlemoir guys were together.  Next time!  Papa joined us for a small Thanksgiving celebration, but I didn't take any photos over that long weekend either.  Early in November, we enjoyed a visit from Aunt Shannon and Josh.  Here are a few snapshots from that November weekend.

Stormtrooper Kieran

"Cheesy smile!"

Aunt Shannon, Josh, & Kieran

Aunt Shannon, Josh, Caden, & Cole
 
One post closer to being caught up!