Polar Express trip- This was our second year taking the family on The Polar express train ride. They absolutely just love it. Even Jaylee got into it! This year there wasn't snow so it just wasn't quite the same but I don't even think my kids noticed. 
Riding by the North pole to pick up a special visitor . . .
Too funny! Doesn't everyone have one of these photos of you crying sitting on Santa's lap, or in this case Ms. Clause? She did this as you will see in all the following pics that she would scream at the top of her lungs every time we made her sit on Santa's lap. We are so cruel!!
We tried to take our kids snow sledding, which is hard to do when there is no snow, however this cute little town had a small ski resort with year around sledding (its white carpet). I think I actually like it better! And of course the day after we left it snowed for 5 straight days!!!!!
Cookies with Santa- My in laws old neighborhood neighbor hosts this special cookies with Santa date. Their backyard is every kids dream as well as every mom's dream for there kids to have. I wish I took more pics of it, but lets just say they had a zip line, a 2-story kids play house with a slide from the 2nd story window, 2 different playgrounds that were nicer than any playground I have ever seen, huge swimming pool, sand areas, fire pit, and places to ride bikes and plenty of room to run around.
Breakfast with Santa at Joshua and Logan's school- (notice Jaylee not crying in this picture, but look closely at whats in her hand with a big smile on her face!)
Jaylee wore this cute santa dress to a couple of family parties . . . I think she liked it!
Sunday before Christmas-
Don't these little boogers look like future missionaries in this picture!
Christmas Eve- Every year on Christmas eve we spend at my parents house where a special visitor brings new pajamas, however we broke tradition this year because we gave them their jammies on the night we did polar express so they could wair them on the train . . . and yes this would be Jaylee crying again! She really is an easy going baby!!
Christmas morning- We mostly video taped Christmas morning so I don't have a lot of still shots. I thought I took more than this, darn it!
Joshua and Logan got a air hockey/foosball table, remote control buggys, video games, legos, oh and a live turtle from a gift exchange game!Jaylee got a ball whirly spin thingy and few other small baby toys
I got a baby seat for my bike, clothes, Wheel of Fortune video game (love that show) and Dove chocolate
Ryan got James Bond 007 series DVD set, clothes, outdoor cd/ipod radio, and a remote control buggy that matches Joshua and Logans but double the size ( I didn't want Ryan to feel left out when he takes the boys to use theirs!)
We had a wonderful Christmas that seemed to last the whole month. I look forward to this time of year every year. I love being with family, giving to others ( love finding that perfect gift!), yummy food, christmas movies, the decorations and lights, the music, giving and receiving neighbor and friends goodies and christmas cards (I think I checked the mail everyday hoping to find another one!) I especially enjoyed this year watching Joshua and Logan learning the true meaning of Christmas. They were finally old enough to understand it's more than just about santa and presents under the tree.
Only 335 or so more days till christmas 2009!
8 comments:
How fun!!! I need to have Ryan convince Ty about the polar express...I have wanted to take the girls every year! I think they would LOVE it!! That's funny about Jaylee and Santa...Sadie was the same way!! We have to get together sometime. Your boys are so darn handsome and big!
That was quite an entry!! It looks like you've been busy and having fun too!! I usually need about 364days to recover until the next Christmas!
Fun! We so want to go to the Polar Express next year. I should get my tickets now. :) Your kids are too cute.
Jodi! That was such a fun surprise to see a comment from you!! I was excited to see your blog--your family is DARLING! Your twin boys are too handsome and your little girl is just precious! You, of course, look gorgeous! Where are you guys living now and what are you and your husband doing? So fun that we can stay in touch now! :)
Look how handsome your boys are in their suits! So grown up! Crazy to think the last time we saw them they were preemie babies.
Jodi your kids are so cute.
Looks like you guys had a fun "December" Thanks again for throwing that Christmas party. Ted and I had tons of fun!
Okay those little Sunday suits your boys have are SO STUDLY!!
Yes, you of all people can understand how boys the same age just completely egg each other on!! IT'S TERRIBLE and most of the time you literally have NO CONTROL!! That sounds so bad.
Okay I have a soup receip for you. It's Beth Goodmans...the best soup I've EVER had. And it feeds an army. I'll get it to you if you want!!
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