Uncle Gavin and Aunt Reah Rock!

A big thanks from the boys for their christmas presents. Nana Juju refuses to go outside and watch JT ride his new skateboard.

Grandpa Pete's New Toy

Over the River and Through the Woods

Zach entertaining himself with veggie snacks.





Mississippi River and some really important canon that the confederates used in Vicksburg.






















Some random photos of our car ride to North Carolina. The trip was uneventful, which means that JT had only one minor puke event.

We stopped the first night in Meridian, Mississippi and then made it to Concord on the second day. The boys were well behaved, most likely b/c they had Isabella's DVD player, which JT thought was far better than using dad's computer.

Get ready Nana and Grandpa...

We leave tomorrow for our two day trek to Charlotte. I am sure I overpacked (as usual).

Thanks Aunt Paula and Uncle Ed

I have to admit that at first I wasn't too sure if I was going to love the bells (soley because of noise level) but this is one of the best gifts. The boys love them. I didn't get a photo but JT and Zach also love the knights that were sent.

What a way to kick-off Christmas.

Santa and JT

Well, this is the first year we've gotten JT to see the man in red. JT has been asking lots of logistic questions about Santa and this year has seemed a bit uncertain that there is actually a Santa. When they announced that Santa was at the gingerbread house party, JT kept reminding me that we really needed to go downstairs to visit. JT spent a lot of time talking to Santa and seems fairly convinced now that there is a Santa.

Gingerbread House Photos

Making gingerbread houses was some of the best fun we've had. We definitely want to add this to our list for next year. Thanks Parkers for inviting us!

Santa Got a Puter

Today JT and I are going with his friends Ethan, Lucas, and Bella to make gingerbread houses. I was telling JT (who has been questioning the existence of Santa) that the man himself may be making an appearance at the event. Here is the conversation:
JT: Why would Santa be there?
Me: Because he wants to see all the kids.
JT: Why?
Me: So he can check up on them and make sure you are doing good.
JT: But Mom, Santa has a 'puter to keep track of kids being good or bad. He doesn't need to come see us.
Me: Well, he still likes to come see you and he likes to make sure the stores have enough toys for the moms and dads to buy.

The conversation went on from there. I had to try and convince JT that Santa, even though he does have computers, still likes to come visit the kids because some times it is just nice to visit with people. JT told me that all the elves have computers as well and according to JT they each are divided into groups to cover certain kids.

Hopefully I will have some photos to share later today.

All is Calm, All is Messy

When you have 4 kids in one house and things get really quiet, you should be worried.

JT defined it as some sort of police scene/house and Bella said it was a house. Not sure what Tori and Zach thought; they just obeyed orders from Bella and JT.