December 25, 2011 - Merry Christmas

The boys didn't really get the whole Christmas thing until THIS year.  The Sunday paper was now regularly ravaged by them in the hunt to find the toys section of the store circulars. They made sure to tell Thomas what they wanted and sometimes even showed him the circular. Thomas must have done some great reporting because Santa was very good to them.  The boys were allowed to open 1 present in the morning because they knew they had to "worship the Baby Jesus today" and jingle to Joy to the World at service. Once we were home, the flood gates opened, and they were happily ripping :)

December 24, 2011 - Noche Buena

Only on a 70 degrees California day can these two be in shorts, eating ice cream, and playing with sidewalk chalk on Christmas Eve. Je t'adore California!!!!

The boys' Christmas tree awaiting presents

December 20, 2011 - Music to My Ears

Busy at the computer was I when pleasantly interrupted by Anthony singing in a low voice.  I strained to hear the words and asked him to sing louder.  He was singing Christmas songs from his program at school.  I lavished him with praise and asked for an encore; here is what I got.

December 15, 2011 - Fresh & Easy Fundraiser

When you are married to a teacher, hubby and kids are pulled into school events :)  Kuddos to my clan!

December 12, 2011 - Christmas Program

The boys had their first Christmas program ever, so naturally Daniel and I HAD to be there.  Their class did as well as can be expected for 3-4 year olds.  Nonetheless, we were happy to witness this performance.  Anthony sang away like a champ; Our Daniel had a little stage fright.  He eventually warmed up when Santa arrived.

December 11, 2011 - Christmas Boulevard

My friend's church held its second annual Christmas Boulevard celebration. They transformed their church grounds into a winter wonderland for the benefit of members and visitors.  We had a really neat time that included a sleigh ride, train ride, sledding, smores making, and playing in falling "snow."   The time flew by way too fast, so we didn't get to enjoy the shows, bounce house, face painting station, or puppy petting zoo.  We did find time to eat from the Monster Burger gourmet food truck.  We completed our meal with a fried Twinkie drizzled with Nutella, raspberry sauce, and whip cream...YUMMO!

December 9, 2011 - PJ's and the Polar Express

Movie night at the boys' school.  Preschoolers, Christmas cookies, pizza, The Polar Express, and Santa.  A+ night!