Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Christmas Morning

Thank goodness my kiddos don't wake up at 4am on Christmas morning.....they sleep quite well even though they are excited. At around 8am, we strolled downstairs to discover this 'magic'

From Santa...
Logan ran first to see if the cookies and milk were gone....they were
We later discovered carrot crumbs in the backyard where the reindeer must have eaten
Such excited kids...

Monster High...

Electronics....Logan's favorite

Go Logan!

Dinosaurs!

Curtis modeling his Santa gift...He must have been a little 'naughty' this year because he did have 'candy coal' in his stocking

Auntie Jojo showing her Santa gift

A sleep mask....just what ever girl needs

Stocking excitement

Awwwwwww!!!!

Logan opening his giant dinosaur from Ella...

"Thanks Ella"

From mommy and daddy....Let's get this Wii party started!

How cute are these two?

Logan and his buddy....Uncle Cur-toot-is

The kids make their daddy so proud....A case of beer for their daddy



A fishing pole from Nannie and Muntz...

Barbie cd player and cd's ....this girl is rockin', thanks to nannie and muntz

In honor of Muntz....(and his muntz-stache)

Logan and his Lego walkie talkies....

Ella back on the gee-tar

And one of my favs....The British guard dish brush



We had a fabulous Christmas morning! It was so nice to have Jo and Curtis with us.... hoping they can make this an 'annual' event! We are blessed to have such a wonderful family

Christmas Eve 2011

After a yummy big breakfast and cookie baking, we got ready and headed to church on Christmas Eve....then we all went to my parents house for our usual family celebration

Ella loved opening present with Grams
Logan was SO excited and animated as he opened his gifts

Logan was proud of his gifts....as Uncle Kenny says, "every boy needs rock 'em sock 'em robots"

Jack guessed what his present was....can you believe it?

Ella got an MP3 player and cd from grammie and papa...

Watch out world....here comes Ella the rockstar

time to start putting things together

"YES!!!!"

Check out Logan's new 'ride'

Pretty Auntie Jojo....so glad that she was here with us

Curtis and my mom

Chick-fila gift card....."YES!!!"

Singing to Grams....Ella say some pretty songs that she had made up herself and said to us...."That song has been going around in my head for so long and I was so happy to finally get it out and sing it"

Ella singing to Logan....

Daisy enjoyed her presents...sweet pup

"Jingle Bells" with papa....a Christmas tradition

Then it was time to rush home....the kids enjoyed "Twas the Night Before Christmas" read by Auntie Jojo this year

Cookies and chocolate milk for Santa....Carrots for Rudolph and Donner

And right before bed, the kids read their letters that Santa had sent to them....Ella was told Santa was proud of her for doing so well in school but she needs to work on being a 'first time listener'......Logan was told Santa was proud of him for pooping in the potty but he needs to keep working on being nice to his sister....(Ella liked that)


Monday, January 2, 2012

Cookies for Santa

Christmas Eve was a beautiful sunny day and after playing outside for a bit, it was time to make some cookies for Santa...

Ella was quite the helper and was very excited to use the new cookie cutter that her teacher gave her...
Here is the special candle...

Still hard at work...

And another little helper...

And now time to frost...

Having a great time...

Auntie Jojo joined in the fun...


They're Here!



A little late on this post, but on

Dec. 23rd, Auntie Jojo and Uncle Curtis arrived safely from London!

We have been having a great time and enjoying every day with them...

The kids love having them here!

These are some photos from the first morning with them...nothing like dancing and playing on the iPad!!!