Monday, December 26, 2011

Christmas 2011






We started our Christmas celebration with Burke's mom, Trent and Brita. We had a nice dinner followed by the ever anticipated present opening. The boys were super excited as they are every year. They ripped the packages open and played into the evening as the adults stuffed themselves with more and more and more yummy food. Christmas morning Jude was teh first one up shortly after six. He walked out into the living room turned around and said, see mom, I told you that I have been good! Jax woke with in minutes of Jude yelling with excitement. Jax the more reserved of the tow took his time looking around and observing the scene before choosing what to do first. Soon enough they were both tearing packages open and playing with their new favorite things. Jax got his nut cup so all is well in his world! We took the short drive up north for the afternoon and the boys got their third round of gifts. They were both excited as were their coudins to have received their own tackle boxes filled with tackle for fishing with Papa this summer and the summers to come. They all also received a new fishing rod; Oh the excitement! We all ate too much good food, shared some laughs and visited Grandma Great. The kids played outside and made a fort whie the adults ate more food and laughed some more. It was another perfect holiday!






Let Christmas begin!





Holiday Programs




Jude and Jax did really well at their holiday programs, both knew the words to their songs and sang loud for all to hear. I think we had a better time then they did, proud parents!

Skating



Breakfast with Santa





We attended breakfast with Santa this year and did Jax ever give santa a laugh. When Santa asked Jax what he wanted for Christmas Jax replied, I want a nut cup. Santa looked at me and Jax repeated I want a nut cup. Santa still not sure if he was hearing correctly, Jude came to teh rescue and very slowly and loudly told Santa, my brother said that he wants a nut cup. Santa burst out laughing as did all within ear shot. Something we will never forget!

Playint with Uncle Trent



Sunday, December 11, 2011

Old Fashioneds



Once a year we get cleaned up, dresed up and go to our anual formal holiday party. Super fun!

Skating with the Bulldogs!






Jude and Jax were in heaven, we went to a bulldogs hockey game. The both got a game puck and a week later they skated with the team. How cool is that?

Happy Birthday Papa


Since Jax had a spiderman birthday he insisted on getting a spiderman cake for Papa's birthday too.

Fall




Remember how fun jumping in the leaf pile was? It still is fun. I have to remember to jump in the leaves more often!

Happy Halloween



Pumpkin picking








Not only did we have a fun time hunting at Pelican, we also celebrated Jax 3rd birthday! Nothing says fun like camo, spiderman, cupcakes and a pinata.