Christmas 2013

 Merry Christmas 2013!!

Getting ready to decorate the gingerbread house from Grandma Carrithers

One piece of candy for the house, TWO for me!!

Finn watched the whole thing 

Luke was probably the most excited about decorating the house

Setting out their cookies, milk, and letters for Santa on Christmas Eve

All is ready for Christmas Morning!

Super excited on Christmas Day

Getting ready to open gifts

One of Luke's favorite gifts from Grandma and Grandpa Carrithers

Aiden loved his Yoda doll from Grandma and Grandpa as well

Luke loved his snowboard from Santa.  Prior to receiving the snow board, he taught all the kids at school how to sled down the hill by standing on their sleds rather than sitting.  

Just a few minutes later...

Beyblade battles.  The boys are addicted to these small spinning metal tops that they "battle" in the orange stadium.  Its crazy to hear them.

Finn's first Christmas!  He was definitely on the "nice list"

Finn received a Sophie Giraffe which is a very overpriced plastic baby toy that apparently all babies love.  I will admit that he loves it and at least it came with a book though that still doesn't justify the cost.

Finn Turned 5 months old on the 29th!

He loves Sophie!



We enjoyed a messy, loud, fun-filled, wonderful Christmas with lots of toys to entertain the boys and lots of things for mom and dad to figure out how to do.  The hardest part was often getting the actual toy out of the package while the boys anxiously awaited.  We only lost a few pieces in the process of all this mayhem, but they were quickly retrieved-thank goodness.   This was our first Christmas in Minnesota since Aiden was born and, although we missed seeing family, it was nice to be here and not to have to worry about packing gifts and traveling somewhere.   

John spent his vacation sharpening his skills on how to put together legos, zoobs, and k'nex.  This is in addition to playing multiple board and card games from Bingo and Mastermind to Old Maid.  We both watched a few u-tube videos to learn how to make bracelets from rubber bands on the rainbow loom!  If you haven't heard of the rainbow loom, then get ready because I would imagine it will hit your area soon.  Its the latest craze with the 10 and under crowd and the boys really enjoy making these bracelets, but they frequently need help with them.  

January will be a new and fun month for us as we celebrate the birthdays of Aiden on the 2nd and Luke and Liam on the 11th!!  Stay tuned....