Christmas 2009

Christmas morning started at 7:30. We got up and the boys were so excited that Santa had brought presents. Landon couldn't be stopped, he wanted to open every single present under the tree. If Ryan stopped to play, Landon was opening Ryan's presents too. Everything was open about 30 minutes later. They played awhile and Fred and I got prepared for breakfast. Fred's Mom, his sister Nicole and her husband Dave, brother Markie, Trish, Kevin, Kennedy, Cooper, Conner, Mom and Dad J. all came for the delicious breakfast. Then we exchanged gifts with Fred's family. Again Landon was a present monster! The kids all got wonderful gifts and the adults too. Thank you everyone! We took our neighbor Josephine breakfast and a present and caroled her! She was very happy. Everyone left and we played with the new toys (I got a notebook laptop!) and then we got cleaned up and went over to Mom and Dad's for dinner and more presents. We had lasagna and salad. It was great along with all the other food that we devoured! I think I have gained some weight-it is the holidays.... Anyway, more presents- Landon BIG Monster! But everyone got lots of neat stuff and everyone is happy! Thank you again for everything! It was a really very nice Christmas!

The Real Santa

The "Real" Santa came to Uncle "B" and Aunt Danielle's house on Christmas Eve. He was able to stop in and see Ryan, Landon and Dominic and Kiera. The whole experience was amazing! As soon as Santa came in the house with his bag full of presents, Ryan was pulling on my pant leg and breathlessly saying, "Mom, it is the real Santa, it's the real Santa." He said it over and over. Landon however could have cared less until....there was a present for him. He didn't go near Santa until that present was displayed, he jumped right up and went to retrieve it, grinning ear to ear. He was then excited, he got books, band aids and a candy bar! Ryan was still panting at my leg and then Aunt Danielle's Mom asked if anyone wanted to sit on Santa's lap-like a light Ryan was sitting on Santa's lap letting him know what he wanted. It was so awesome! I wish I had it all on video! Thank you Aunt Danielle and Uncle "B' for sharing the magic with us!

Merry Christmas Eve!

Merry Christmas Eve! We went over to Fred's Dads and Cindy's house this afternoon and exchanged gifts with them and Paulette, Gordy, Skylar, Rachel, Jeff and Shery. Grandma Cook was there too! We had tons to eat and I am full! Of course it is Christmas time and you just keeping stuffing your face with more food even though you are not even remotely hungry! We had fun and the kids all loved their presents- thank you! Now we are at Nana and Papa's for awhile and then we will be going home and over to our neighbors because Santa is supposed to come see us there! How exciting! Happy Christmas Eve to all!

Goofballs!

So I have been trying for days to get a good picture of the boys for our Christmas cards...needless to say they will be late this year!

Snow Day!

We love snow days!!!!!!

Kennedy's Bell Choir

Kennedy played in the Bell Choir this year at school! She had a concert at the NY State Blind School and then one yesterday at the little Batavia mall, Christmas in the City. She did such a super job playing. Cooper had to get dressed up because Kennedy got dressed up! He was a handsome dude and of course Kennedy was adorable as usual! After the little concert was over we went out to dinner and then home to watch the Muppets Christmas Special and then to bed!

We Saw Santa!!!!!!

We got up early and went to Applebee's for Breakfast with Santa! Santa and Mrs. Claus were there greeting everyone and of course taking a mental note of what every good little boy and girl wanted... Landon would not go anywhere near either of them, I was hoping for a nice picture of the boys but I had to be in the picture because Landon wouldn't let go of me.... oh well, maybe next year. Anyway... Ryan told Santa that he wanted a big Bumblebee Transformer and a Kitchen Set to play in. Landon on the other hand wants Soup and a candy bar! Yes, you just read that, Soup and a candy bar!!!!! He is too funny and of course I should enjoy this because I am sure next year he is going to want something besides soup and a candy bar. I will try to make a video of him saying what he wants for Christmas! Breakfast was good and then we went home and decorated the house. Fred decorated outside with Ryan and I decorated with Landon inside. We have a few more things to put up and then we will be done! When Fred left for work we went over to Nana and Papa's house to see their Christmas decorations. There are over 30 pointsetta's in the house, 30....I think it is a bit much (Sorry Mom)! But the house does look wonderful!