Christmas Pictures

Grabbing some Christmas pictures before we head off to church for service.

Ok, so Mark and I took one but don't like it (we've had a couple requests).
This is what the steroids have done to me. I am almost off them but still taking them every day for over a month now. (The weight will come off as soon as they are out of my system....I hear a little insecurities there, lol)

Family one actually came out alright...after only 3 takes. We are getting faster ;-)

On our way to church now....

Snacks, drinks & books - we should be ok for 45 minutes of Christmas service. 
They look cute concentrating on their books waiting for Church to start.

Christmas Morning

Loving the skateboard ramp from Grandpa Steve and Jeanma. LOVES IT!!

Seeing the skateboard under the tree for the 1st time when he woke up.

Showing us some of his tricks that he just learned from what daddy can remember.

 

Thanks for the great transformers Meme & Papa D. Great Transformers!
Optimis Prime - Tony's favorite.

Bumblebee - Alex's favorite.

We can't wait to take the sleeping bags outside and try them out Uncle Robby.
So far they have been using them non-stop since Christmas morning.

Too funny, they really like them.

 

Cute little camping chair from Uncle Robby.

Adorable sounds doll house from Meme & Papa D.

Bike, Bikes & Bikes from Noni & Papa L.
We love outdoor toys/activities.

Great kitchen from Grandpa Steve & Jeanma.

 

In the middle of opening presents, Aliana has to get inside her sleeping bag with her Leopard.

Cool tents that each child got (truck, puppet/store, princess tent).

Playhouse from Grandpa Steve and Jeanma.
Tony loves it so much!

After our appetizers, the kids got to camp out with their sleeping bags and watch one of their new movies before naptime. Here they are all pretending that they are sleeping (haha, with smiles).

Playing all together with their guitars from Uncle Phil and daddy playing the drum.

 

Jesus Birthday Brownie Bite

Everyone trying out their Crayola Activities.
Tony got a Magic Color Paint Wand.
Alex got a Make Your Own Crayons.
Aliana got Scribble a Tune.

Cool ideas from Crayola.

 

We had a great Christmas day that started with the 1st child up at 6:30 and ended with the last child going to bed at 8:30 with no naps.  We ALL were tired! We started some great traditions and continued on with some old ones.  We can't believe that there are 5 days left of this year.  Where did it go!!

Marching Band

Since they accomplished their goal together, they are marching in their band together.
The drum that they got had a handful of instruments inside it. So Tony is shaking some eggs below following Alex.

I just had to make another drum for the left out one.
It worked out pretty well.

Homeschool Adventures has been updated

The boys met thier goal!!

Cookies Galore

This was a day that we made peppermint pinwheels, sugar cookie cutouts and rum balls (yummy).

 

Minute Messages Updated

"We Have Come to Worship Jesus"

Minute Messages

Santa Came to School

This was the second time that we have taken pictures with Santa.
We just haven't done it; it really isn't important to us since Santa isn't the real reason we have a Christmas. But they were so excited to see this man dressed in a costume. (how did I down play that ;)

Funny stuff ~ I think Aliana REALLY liked Santa. 
She at least allowed Santa to hand her a candy cane. That was a learning lesson for the staff; to have Santa hand the little ones the candy prior to sitting on his lap so he becomes a good guy that is just dressed strangely.

 

Portable North Pole

Santa has a message for you from the Portable North Pole.

Moms, click on the link and enter some information/photo about your child.  Santa will then send you an email so your child will get a message directly from him.  We did it and it's really cute.  They can't believe that Santa knows them/their names, has pictures of them and is talking directly to them.  Alex and Tony were even responding to Santa's questions and was trying to have a conversation with him...precious!

LOL!

They are all getting packages from the post office.
(It's cute to see all their bottoms sticking out of the mailboxes.)

Another friend

What's all the commotion about and what are you doing up there?

ALEX, what are you doing?

Ahahah, there's a bird that comes every night to hide out in the rolled up screen.

How smart is this bird! He found something to be camouflaged in the night.

30th Birthday!

Mark's 30th!!
I made him a caramel cashew cheesecake-so yummy!

Present time!!

 

Alex gave daddy superman sleeper pants.

Aliana gave daddy a movie.

Tony gave daddy batman boxers.

 

 

Laughing at the gift from mom and dad lusk...stuffed pancake's mix. 
I can't wait to taste these.

Tony snuck in this photo...haha!