Sunday, January 3, 2010

Christmas 2009


Christmas Eve. The boys unwrapped Christmas robes and pj's. Caleb lasted a whole hour before he puked on them. Yeah.
Christmas morning. Don't they look excited?
Checking out the goods.
Caleb coming in to see his stash. He played it cool. It's always a bit overwhelming.
Tyler & Gina stayed with us for about a week and a half. So we had seven little boys all under the age of seven. Lots of fun.
Wyatt, Collin, Talin & Wesley.
The highlight was Collin getting his own leapster.
Talin showing off his didj.
Wesley with his favorite stocking stuffer.
Ryder was a little put out at opening presents, apparently he wanted to be doing something else.
Wyatt & Wesley & Tyler with the nerf guns. Christmas day was spent being hunted by little boys.
Caleb on his favorite toy, a scooter. Unfortunately he can't ride it himself, so he either is screaming at someone to help him or screaming because no one will. Stupid Santa.
This is what Collin has been doing the entire Christmas vacation. At least he's been quiet.
Tyler and Wesley with their matching shirts. Doesn't he looked thrilled to look just like his dad?
Tyler and Gina got this big rolling ball for Christmas. We took the kids down to the park and rolled them in it. It was fun.
All the kids took turns, even Gina and I got in for a turn (not at the same time).
Noah was the first one in tears. Surprisingly enough he was the only one.
Trying out my new camera that Tom got me. So needed a new one.
Christmas chaos. Mandi and Nate came over for dinner and we unwrapped more Christmas presents.
Gina & I chillin on the couch.
The house was surprisingly quiet with seven little boys, we can only thank the gameboys for that.
They were so into their games we had to remind them to eat.
Isn't he adorable? Ryder and Caleb became little buddies while he was here.
Noah, Ryder & Caleb.
Santa brought Talin & Collin new suits. Here is Talin in his. Can't believe this boy turns eight in four months!
Collin looking handsome in his.
No, they are not Hitler Youth. They are trying to mimic the pose from Saturday's Warriors. Didn't come out right.
Couldn't get Caleb to hold still to take a decent picture, but he was quite a doll himself in his Sunday outfit.
Hope everyone had a great Christmas. We certainly did, and we loved spending it with all our family!

Monday, December 21, 2009

Weak Stomach

We had Kraig & Karen (Tom's parents) over for dinner last night for his birthday. It was a gorgeous night, so we ate outside. Lasagna and bittersweet chocolate pear cake.

The best present was a pair of Suns tickets for Wednesday night. Tom has lived in Arizona most his life and never been to a Suns game, so I figured at 31 he deserved it.
Kraig and Karen had to leave after dessert to sing in a Christmas program, but oh did they miss out! We spent the rest of the evening lounging all over one another and watching the Wizard of Oz.
Then we got suffocated and the lounging ended.
Hope this was a cleaner birthday post for those of you with weak stomachs, can't stand a little necking eh?

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Happy Birthday Lover.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Collin Turns Six

Yesterday was Collin's official birthday, we celebrated on Saturday with a Harry Potter party.

The Gryffindors
vs.

The Slytherins
After the trivia dueling there was pizza.
And Cake. Can't believe he's six!


Then we opened the presents.
If you look closely you can see who is on his pins. Hilarious! The long awaited for scooter.
This is the boy who refuses to ride a bike because he only wants to ride a scooter.
I think we know what Caleb wants as well.

It was an exhausting day with lots of kids, but well worth it for Collin.
We love this boy, life would be a whole lot duller without him around!
Happy Birthday Collin!

Monday, November 2, 2009

Halloween Beauties

Halloween Night:Caleb-VampireCollin-Prince Caspian

Talin-The Hulk

The Food:





Friday School Parade:



Friday After School Pumpkin Carving: (documented by Collin)

Friday Night Trunk or Treat:



Sunday Afternoon Sugar Crash:




Happy Halloween!