Christmas with the Fam

A few days after Christmas we celebrated with the rest of Andrea's family.  This year was especially hectic because Simon and Andrea had spent the previous 2 days in the hospital!!!  Simon was having some trouble breathing during the night and he went to the ER.  He got admitted because he needed oxygen for low oxygen levels.  He ended up having bronchiolitis and they were discharged in time to go straight from the hospital to family Christmas!!  What a blessing that he was okay and they got out in time!!! 

Eli and a new soccer goal.

Simon and Mama with a new book.

Claire chomping on an Amish candy necklace we got her.

Emmett chillin' while he opens presents.

The boys playing with a new set of police toys; a big hit!

They look really good for coming from the hospital!!!

... and the crazy one being crazy!!!

Finally a video of the boys playing with the police toys.  It is a fun video if you watch how busy they all are but at the same time they are playing together (at least Wyatt and Eli).  The video ends with a snippet of Emmett playing by himself!

Christmas Hangover

I don't remember the context of this picture but I know it was taken the day after Christmas.  When I look at it I first see how cute Emmett is and then it just totally looks like a Christmas Hangover..... oh those crazy boys!!!

Christmas 2013

We spent Christmas day at the house and it was very fun.  Grandma and Grandpa came over and we did presents and breakfast and just hung out for a lazy day.  A good time was had by all!  

On Christmas Eve we left carmel and carrots out for Santa and come morning they were gone!  The boys loved leaving out the goodies.  Eli had a cold but he didn't let it bring him down.

Hung by the chimney (or fake chimney gas logs) with care!

The boys got activity books in their stockings and dove right in!

Simon got baby food and Grandma
and his brothers helped him get them out!!

Mama helping the boys with their presents!

Grandma and Simon with his new lovie!!!

Eli got a fun new puzzle!

Lovies rock!!!

A fun toy for Emmett!

Super fun cars from Auntie Jill.

Apparently a Winnie the Pooh activity book was the ticket!

Simon getting into the action.

Emmett really excited about the dress up clothes.

Pirate Emmett.... arrhhh

A knight and a cowboy fighting the forces of evil!!

Claire Turns 5

In December we were able to help the Renfrow's move into their new house.  While we were there we were able to celebrate Claire's 5th birthday as well.  It was a lot of work but it was a good time with family!  We are glad they are settled and still in the state!!  Happy Birthday Clare!!

4 of 6 cousins ready for presents!

These cousins love to hang out!!

The trip tuckered everyone out,
Emmett couldn't even finish his book!!!

Eli was fighting sleep....

Simon fell out too... it looks like
he was trying to hold onto that blanket!

Cute Diaper Babe

This is a cute pic of Simon in mid-December... looks like he found his toes!

Jungle Gym

We love to play rough and the boys love to use Dada as a jungle gym!  This is a fun game that came around one morning spur of the moment.

Christmas Photo Shoot

Andrea had some photo shoots in December.  She is pretty good at saving us money and these photo shoots turned into homemade Christmas cards and "professional" pictures for Christmas presents!!!  Enjoy some of the best ones. 

Eli - 4 years 3 months
Emmett - 2 years 6 months
Simon - 0 years 4 months