Our Little Ninja in the Making

Beau has learned to climb the walls just like his dad used to do. It's so cute to see him taking after Joe so much.

Merry Christmas!

I have misplaced my other camera that had more pictures on it. This will have to do for now :)

Merry Christmas everyone!

Traditions

When I was little, we would always make sugar cookies on Christmas Eve and I looked forward to it every year. We have tried to keep that tradition going, and so far we've done a pretty good job. The kids love the thought of making something for Santa. Here are a few snapshots from tonight.. please ignore the children on my countertop.. that doesn't happen anywhere else right?

Awww the mess. It's worth it though.

Another tradition is that we let the kids open one present on Christmas Eve, and now they always know what it is... pajamas.Merry Christmas Eve!

Happy 6th Birthday Beau!

Today we had a friend party for beau.. all boys. Very loud, very crazy, very fun! He invited all his close friends from class.

He had a Hulk party, so we started out with balloons tied to everyones ankles, and they all ran around trying to "Hulk Smash" everyone elses balloons. Jarek won.. he's the biggest so that's not suprising.
They then got to try to hit a bullseye with a sticky party favor.
After that they made some little snowmen out of marshmallows and graham crackers.

To add to the sugar rush, they then ate some frosting stacked cupcakes followed by presents.
While waiting for parents Joe got out the gymnastics mat and they kids went wild.

It was a great party. The family party was later, where he got a few Wii games, including the one he asked for a million times, Star Wars The Force.

Thanks everyone for coming and making it such a great day for him!

A quick message from Jada

Sorry the video quality is crappy, but the cuteness makes up for it.

Finally, the tree's up...

I guess I'm just not really in the holiday spirit yet, so when Joe mentioned decorating the tree after church today, we did. It's been up for a few days, just not decorated. Putting the lights on is my very least favorite thing to do. I think investing in a pre-lit tree will be in the plans within the next few years. It's not the most glamorously decorated, but it's up. Here's little Jada helping with the finishing touches.