Our Christmas Tree

Last weekend we went to pick out our Christmas tree. We thought it would be fun for Alex to see all the Christmas trees. We even took Autzen along with us. He stayed in the car while we chose a tree.

Autzen waiting for us

Alex was so excited when he saw all the trees. Wes told him to find a Tree and he was looking for Uncle Tri haha

I think I like this one

making sure we found the perfect tree. He checked them all out

We found a good one

Evan had a good time too

After picking out our tree we went to Petsmart to get some Christmas presents for Autzen and Rudy. Alex picked out these penguins but then he wouldn't let go of them. I guess he thought they for him. A few days later Autzen ate the penguins so we had to find Rudy another present

We have an Elmo Christmas Stocking that sings "Jingle Bells." Alex used to love it and think it was so funny. This year he was a little afraid of it. But Evan loved it!!

putting the lights on the tree

Evan helping Daddy put the ornaments on the tree

Alex helping daddy

What do you think of our tree??

Chanukah Party at School

Last Friday Alex had a Chanukah party at school. We had a lot of fun. The kids sang a few songs and the teacher (Miss Dvora) read a Chanukah story and then the kids ate lunch. It was nice to meet some of the other parents too.

getting ready to light the menorah. Friday was the last night of Chanukah

saying the blessing

spinning the BIG dreidel

Eating lunch. I have never seen Alex eat so much. First he ate most of his lunch then he took a banana off someone else plate.

finishing up with some apple juice.

HAPPY CHANUKAH!!

Christmas Party with the Larrabee's and Falconbridge's

We were invited to celebrate the holidays with our good friends Carly, Ben, Shawn and Steff. We went to the Larrabee house for dinner and to open presents. Carly made her yummy chili mac while Steff brought appetizers and I made a holiday cake. We met when Alex, Luke and Emma were 4 months old and we have stayed close friends. Now we have additions to our group. Will is 9 mo and Adam is 5 mo old. We don't see each other as often but we always have a great time when we are together!!

me, Evan, Will, Carly, Adam and Steff

daddy and Evan

Let the chaos begin!! Alex was handing out presents and trying to open them at the same time. We had so much fun watching the kids open their gifts.

Alex opening a personalized book from Luke and Will

Evan was trying to open his presents too

Alex opening Evans gift from Emma and Adam

Evan was so worn out from the excitement

having fun playing with all the new toys

Alex really liked Will's new phone

It is amazing to see how Alex, Emma and Luke have grown up. We hope they remain close friends forever. Thank you to the Larrabee's and Falconbridge's for all of the great presents. We had a great night and look forward to many more holidays together....

Happy Chanukah (1st night)

Friday December 11th was the first night of Chanukah. Abby and Tri came over for dinner. Alex has been learning about Chanukah at school so he sang the dreidel song while we ate. He also helped Abby light the candles. We are looking forward to the next 7 nights of Chanukah.

Abby, Wes and Alex lighting the candles

singing "dreidel dreidel dreidel"

our first Chanukah with Evan

Abby and Tri's first Chanukah as a married couple

Abby and Tri with their nephews

time to open presents!

Wow.... a piano! (from Abby, Tri and Rudy)

and a Mickey Mouse movie

Alex loves music and loves to sing so this piano was perfect. It has a microphone too

singing us a song

Painting with Juliette

Last Thursday I went shopping for 7 hours. I only had a few days to get our Holiday shopping done. While I was gone....Alex and Juliette were busy at the house having fun. First we set Alex up to finger paint. Then later in the day Juliette made a Rice Krispie house with Alex. From the pictures it looked like Alex had a great day!!

painting with Juliette

being careful to keep the paint on the paper

getting a little messy

finger painting soon turned into body paint. Alex was covered in paint! Good thing it is washable

wow.....this is fun!!

getting ready to make a rice krispie house

filling the mold

look at me!

decorating the house. Juliette said Alex was very careful putting the gumdrops on the house. He even ate a few

look at my house that I decorated

This was the best day!

Chanukah Celebration

Last weekend we went to a Chanukah celebration at Alex's school. It was so cute!! They had a rock wall, bouncies, face painting, pony rides and a trackless train. Alex had a lot of fun.

Alex in the Sesame Street Bouncie

still jumping around.......

Evan enjoying the party