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!

Christmas Tree Walk 2012

 

One of our neighbors organizes many events throughout the year the Christmas Tree Walk is one of them. We bounce from house to house and get to enjoy the company of our neighbors and lots of beautiful Christmas decorations. It is a fun way to kick off the season. Here is a picture of some of the crew at our place.

 

 

And here are the boys enjoying some treats from Nancy's Christmas party. They were a HUGE hit!!

Visit with Santa!!

Santa arrives in Hudson every year by firetruck. One of our neighbors was nice enough to wait in line for tickets so we didn't have to wait to talk to Santa more than a few minutes. Adam was especially excited to share his wishlist with Santa and let him know how good he has been.

Dillon, Adam, and Willy

 

Evan hopped right in the sleigh and gave Santa a high-five

Adam asked for the Lego Forest Police station and Semi Truck. Evan didn't say much.

Evan was pretty fascinated by Santa's beard and the sack of candy canes though.