Happy New Year!

 



The Aftermath

 

The boys have been playing non-stop with their new toys & games. They have even done a pretty good job sharing with each other. We have spent lots of lazy mornings in jammies and enjoyed some fun afternoons with friends. 

Meeting Dylan, their new cousin, over a video chat. We cannot wait to meet him in person!!!

Evan LOVES this costume of Adam's, especially taking us all to jail.

Adam went sledding on the BIG hill



Thumbs up!

Action shot

Right over his head

Again!

Chomp!

Brotherly jam session

Hanging with Olivia and Claire

Christmas Day

 

The kids were up plenty early on Christmas Day in anticipation of what Santa may have left for them. Adam's excitement was off the charts. He kept shouting, "This is the best Christmas EVER". 

Santa brought Evan some new tractors

And brought Adam some Legos

There was even a present to share!



Adam and Aaron headed downstairs to start building right away

Evan is very attached to this hay baler

 We headed to Grandma and Grandpa's for a homemade spaghetti dinner and more gifts. Adam received a crossbow and we all had a blast trying it out.

Family shot (we sometimes call Evan "Mr. Grumpfish" because he doesn't smile easily)

Grandpa was excited to try out his fitness ball

Blaster

New duds for Uncle Matt

This truck is hauling a four wheeler

Grandma excited about her new ipad

Christmas Eve

 

We enjoyed a fun evening at the Apold's. The kids sang carols for us and enjoyed opening gifts and playing with their cousins while the adults enjoyed great food and time with family. Thanks for a memorable evening.

Soren, the red power ranger

Sander browsing a new book

Hanna excited about a new toy

Evan wanted everything out of its box

Adam showing off his new golf glove

Papa offered toasts and old fashioneds for those brave enough to try

Nana getting lots of cuddles

Our Little Elves

 

The boys always want to be my helpers. Although it can be a lot of extra work to give them some jobs, it is so worth it to see how excited they are to complete them. They were actually pretty helpful making cookies and clearing snow, but not as helpful wrapping gifts:)

Adam mixing up some frosting

Adam and Evan did all of the sprinkles on the sugar cookies and they were well coated



Opening candies for me to top the cookies with

Time to reward the elves

Off to help Daddy

The Children's Museum

 

I am embarrassed to admit that I have never actually made it to the Children's Museum with the boys until now. We have had plans to go in the past and had to cancel for whatever reason, but I am so glad that Evan and I made it for Olivia's birthday party there. It was so much fun. Evan loved it and I know Adam would too. Here are a few pictures from our morning:

 

Evan enjoying the water area, especially the races

The bus driver

The birthday girl and her daddy

Macy's and the Holidazzle

 

Kezia and I each brought the kids downtown one Friday afternoon and had the guys meet us from work. We walked through the Macy's 8th floor display, grabbed a bite to eat, and then headed outside to watch the Holidazzle parade. The boys are still talking about the crocodile and the Big Bad Wolf they saw.

 

Kenna and Adam at Macy's. Evan was mesmerized by all the moving puppets.

Waiting for the parade to start.

It was a little chilly waiting, but pretty mild for December.

Baby Coryn was a trooper! Fun night!!

Preschool Christmas Concert

 



 

Ready to take the stage

They played bells to "Silent Night" - it sounded so cool!

He smiled the whole time

Evan watched intently and has been asking to go on stage too

The kids all looked so cute in their nice clothes

Ready to take a bow

Buds!