Christmas Eve

It is our tradition to always open up one gift on Christmas Eve. So before going to church for the Christmas Eve candlelight service we all had fun tearing into the paper except Scott because I surprised him with a new grill. I had to buy it on Christmas Eve so he wouldn't know and I had to keep it in the van until the last minute...it was way too heavy for me to get out by myself.

I loved the calendar the boys gave me. I can display a photo on each month's page.

Aiden loved his push popper. I have a feeling this is going to be the cause of some headaches, but lots of fun!

Yes, boxing gloves. He LOVES them! I'm hoping he can burn off some of the boy energy!

Trying to get that great Christmas card picture...uggh!

Trying to get that perfect Christmas card picture is always such a chore. I almost didn't send out cards because I could never get a picture without one of them with their eyes closed, or looking away, or jumping off a rock, etc. But I finally got lucky with this black and white. The others are some of the not so poised ones.

Ryan's Christmas program at the WEE center.

I was running a little late (as usual now that I have Aiden to get ready) so I had to sit in the back. As the kids all entered in, Ryan didn't see me. He began to pout and I could read his lips on my zoomed camera. He said "my mama didn't come." :( That broke my heart and I stood up and started waving and it got his attention and the biggest smile popped on his face and he made the I love you sign with his hands. And I got a picture of it - priceless!

If you look closely to his right hand you can see the I love you sign.

Gingerbread party and Letter requesting Rocco the magic elf to spend the Christmas season with us.

Ryan enjoys making Gingerbread houses each year at the Wee center, but this year I think he almost ate more candy than he decorated with.

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