Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Christmas 2010

I can't believe Christmas is over... I'm pretty sure that's what I have been saying for the past six years now. I had a bunch of "Christmas things" I wanted to do to celebrate this special time of year, but the time flew by way too quickly for this procrastinator. But, we did manage a few simple things that brought in some Christmas Spirit. We went to some family Christmas parties and enjoyed catching up with loved ones. Isaac really wanted to go to Temple Square and see the lights, but he settled for a family drive around town to see the lights on the houses. It was actually really enjoyable... Isaac and Luke yelling out, "LOOK AT THOSE ONES!", while Asa would say, "'Mas 'ights (Christmas lights)" every time he spotted some.

Christmas morning came and I ended up waking the boys up... of course it's the only time they decide to sleep in. I guess they made it on the 'nice' list, because Santa delivered the goods. And, he even got them a few things that were on their lists (although, Luke didn't really remember what was on his list... except for a tie). Isaac was very excited that he got the Air Hog that he had requested.

Christmas Pictures:

The snacks that Isaac chose for Santa along with a snack for the reindeer, a picture for Santa, and a note telling Santa he was sorry for a mistake he made. He wanted to make sure and leave him a healthy snack along with the cookies.

Luke a little excited about a slinky.

The Air Hog!

Luke was the most excited about his new tie. And it goes nicely with his new snowshoes.

Adam enjoying the new toys as well.

Isaac's actually quite good at flying his Air Hog. He made the comment, "Everyone loves watching my mad skills of my Air Hog, huh?"

I forgot to get some pictures of Elise on Christmas, so here are a couple of random ones so that she isn't left out.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

we've got smiles!

1. Elise started smiling and cooing within the last couple of weeks. Yay! What a wonderful day it is when those vacant expressions turn into acknowledging smiles. The boys are eating it up. She is getting so big and so cute!


2. Adam was complaining about his calf bothering him and Luke asked him, "Does your leg have issues?"
Adam says, "What? You have issues?"
Luke laughs and says, "Daddy thinks I have issues. That's funny."

3. My boys got to meet Santa for the first time. He decided to make an appearance at Heber City's Christmas celebration, so of course we just had to go. Isaac asked me if it would be the real Santa and I told him I wasn't sure. But, once we got there Santa's assistant assured Isaac that he was the real deal. They were very excited.


4. We let the boys unleash their artistic talents upon some gingerbread houses and the results were... messy.


5. Isaac lost yet another tooth, earning himself the nickname of "Toothless". I asked him to give me a big smile and he asked me (in a non-insecure way) if he looked like a dork. Oh, and the tooth fairy actually made it here that very same night. She had been dropping the ball with some previous teeth. Maybe she had been very busy... or just down right tired.


A ton of pictures:

Oh yeah, Thanksgiving! We broke Grandma Loveridge out of rehab (knee surgery) and enjoyed a low key Thanksgiving dinner with her. It was the first time that I made an entire Thanksgiving meal by myself... what a grown up I am becoming :)

Asa hitchin a ride on Grandma's sweet walker.

I love the excited kicking when babies are happy.

Asa took a fall off the play kitchen and got this shiner. Maybe it will be played with properly now that we have a girl.

An entire poptart shoved into his mouth (well except for the pieces stuck on his shirt and face). I'm not sure if he was just extremely excited for his first ever poptart, or if he was extremely hungry, but he didn't waste time with biting or chewing.

This is how Luke hugs Elise. He does this about 500 times a day.

I'm pretty sure this is Luke's hand as well. He has to constantly be touching her... so much love!

Asa trying to write with his toes. What a funny little guy.

Luke preparing for his big role as a wise man in his preschool Christmas play.