January photos

Nathan definitely has his own table etiquette

Fun in the snow

Our little snow angel

This what happens when you take your eyes off of Nate for a second on bath night.  Fully dressed, he hopped in and started playing!

Letting out a little creativity

Another adorable picture of Nathan sleeping on daddy

Perfect weather for a snowball fight!

Xander pulling Nathan around on the sled

The boys make up their own rules

Playtime at Rosedale Mall

Nathan and Maddie

Giddy-up!

Xander and Sophia

They always hold hands when they walk together.  So cute!

More December photos

Some more random photos from the month

Nathan and his blankie

Washing his hands in the sink :-)

Decorating Christmas cookies.  Chris had to leave the room when Nate started dumping sprinkles!

Xander rolling out his dough

MOA fun...a ride on Magenta

Sometimes Xander gets a little too close for comfort with his brother

Rockin' out!

Goofy guy

Squeaky clean

Gorgeous seasonal bouquet 

Lounging

Ummm...not sure what to say about this one!

Christmas 2008

Just waking up and had to rub his eyes before taking it all in

Xander checking out the crumbs left behind and the notes left by Santa for him and Nathan

Checking out all the presents

Chris' new griddle.  More pancakes for all!

Giving me a wink while standing next to his big pile of presents

Opening up the Loving Family dollhouse that Santa brought them

Chris opening his Santa present

Nate playing with their new dollhouse...naked, of course

Xander and Nate hanging out on grandpa Jimmy's couch, waiting for Christmas dinner

Christmas Eve

We decided to stay home this Christmas Eve rather than travel and it was the best decision!  We stayed in and listened to Christmas music, watched Christmas shows and I even cooked a Christmas dinner!  It was so nice to not have to drive home late and try to get over tired boys into bed.  It was a great night!

Yummy cookies!

Proof that I can cook when I have to!

The ham smelled so good!

Snuggled up and watching the Polar Express (for like the 15th time this season!)

Xander's letter he wrote to Santa.  It reads:

I be happy Santa

I can't wait for toys

Good day and good ride

Loving Family (doll house)

Big Dinosaurs

Vincent Avenue North

My Name is Xander

It took some time to read it phonetically and not normally, but so cute!

Yummy cookies left for Santa

Gingerbread houses

Having piles of candy in front of him was sure to put a smile on his face

Chris and Xander are far more precise about their decorating

Nate and I just started gobbing on the goodies!

Such concentration going on

Everything on Xander's had to be just perfect

Nathan is enjoying some of his decorations

the finished product...beautiful!