Christmas Eve 2009

Mia and Noah sprinkle Reindeer food on the lawn on Christmas Eve:

Noah greets cousin Elias with a big hug:

Grandpa Izzy with the grandchildren: Caden, Elias, Noah, and Mia holding Isaac.

Baby Lillian arrives:

Greg and baby Lillian:

Me and my Dad:

Caden's Preschool Christmas party

Caden making a craft ornament with his teacher, Ms. Sue.

Very seriously thinking.

Caden's friend, Drew.

Noah got to join Caden's party.

Noah and K.

The Cousins Visit

I watched my nephews Elias and Isaac the other day for a few hours... the kids had great fun playing together.

Uncle Milo holding our niece, Lillian (3 months old):

Noah's Christmas Program at Preschool

Noah was a Shepherd in his preschool Christmas program. The kids did a great job singing Christmas songs...

Silly, Sweet Boys

The boys love to dress up in their costumes!

Batman and Buzz Lightyear.

Helping decorate the Christmas tree:

Noah puts the star on top of the tree.

Fun Around the House

Caden gets cozy in the guest bed.

Noah came home sick from school last week. Here he is with a little fever, watching some TV quietly.

The next day Noah was feeling much better and joined sister Mia in helping make some Christmas treats.

Breakfast with Santa!

We took the kids to see Santa yesterday morning at the boys' preschool Annual Breakfast with Santa. We've been going to this event since Mia was 3 years old! He is a wonderful Santa and it's a nice, low-key event where the kids get to see their little friends and have breakfast and then they meet Santa and tell him what they want for Christmas. We saw several parents that we know and it was fun for all of us. Mia even got to go into school late, so she was happy! :) And Caden actually stood with Santa and spoke to him - a big step for Caden!

Mia tells Santa what she wants for Christmas (A Barbie playhouse)

Now it's Noah's turn to tell Santa what he wants for Christmas (two capes - one for him and one for Caden.)

Now it's Caden's turn.... when Santa asked Caden what he wanted for Christmas, Caden answered "A cape!" just like brother Noah. :)

Afterwards, we enjoyed some bagels, donuts and juice for breakfast and visited with friends.

Noah and his buddy, Griffin. Griffin's mother is the director of the preschool.