Christmas Morning 2012

Merry Christmas!!!

This is the calm before the storm.  LOL  Of course Stefan is the first one up.  That child couldn't sleep in past 7:00 am to save his life.  LOL

I went a little picture happy this year with my group pictures because David's family was with us.  Grandma Hazel with her boys.

Our large group.  LOL

My precious family.  I feel so blessed to have these children in my life.  I learn from them every day.  Jamie is my rock and my best friend.  We are so blessed.

Grandma Penni and her boys.

And finally my boys.  What a treat.  They were so done with taking pictures by this point and just wanted to get going on opening some presents.  I had tortured the enough.  LOL

Rylan checking to see who his present was from.

Keagan got a new sweater from us and uncle Tyler/Auntie Michelle but opposing teams.  LOL How perfect is that.

Precious.  Our little lovely enjoying some of the fun.

Lucky Ducky

I had to take a picture of Darien massaging and talking to our turkey.  He must of done something right as it turned out great.  LOL

Then is was time to head outside for some fun in the sun.  LOL  Burning up some of that energy.  I love how you see the grandmas sitting at the top of the hill all covered up and enjoying the fun.  LOL

Bryan doing some snow surfing.  LOL

Our fun group braving the cold.

Time for some Christmas dinner.  Yummy.

Everyone needs to put on a paper crown from the Christmas crackers.  Not sure baby K is enjoying that.  LOL

Merry Christmas everyone.  Here's to a wonderful year.

Christmas Eve

What a great start to our Christmas celebrations.  We are so happy to have my mom, Jamie's mom and my brother David, his wife Jen and their two boys with us this year for Christmas.  This is the first time in about 15 years that we have been together and I am so happy to have them.  As is tradition we went to see our Christmas movie and this year it was great, Rise of the Guardians.  We all loved it.

Then it was back to our place for our traditional opening of the pajamas Christmas eve.  Here is everyone waiting to get into their presents.

We all know what to expect but it is still fun.  LOL

And here they are.  Stefan with his great pair.

Jen and I in our matching ones.

Jamie and Robin sporting some great stripes.

Keagan had to put on both pairs at once just for the fun of it.  LOL

Then it was off downstairs from some games and movies.

I love this time of year when we get to be with friends and family and just enjoy being together.

Chirstmas Concert

So it seems we are going to fewer and fewer Christmas concerts every year.  LOL  Sadly this year Rylan was really sick with strep throat so he couldn't go to his concert and Darien and Keagan are "too old" for concerts so it was only Stefan this year.

And boy did he have fun singing for all the parents.

How cute is that little try.  LOL

Teddy Bear Parade and Picinic

Today's the day the Teddy Bear's have their picnic.  I totally remember singing this song when I was little and that is exactly what Stefan did today with his class.  They got to take their animals on a parade around the school.

This it was back to class to sing us some songs.

I love this boy so much.  My baby is getting so big.

First Smiles

The sweetness of first smiles.  This will never get old.  This little guy is so lovely and such a great baby.  

Even with all of his baby acne.  Our poor little gaffer.  He is still adorable with that smile.

Final Days in Florida

We had so much fun this day.  We have been on air boat rides before so we decided to try a new one and boy were we glad we did.  It was one of the best we have ever been on.  Our guide was a local born and raised and was so knowledgeable about the wildlife and the area it was great.

They had some great exhibits and the tortes to touch was pretty cool.

We tried to warn Keagan but he just wouldn't listen.  LOL

Our gaggle of giggling children.  LOL

Ah Stefan and the good life.  LOL

This cow is taking her own life at risk wading out into the water so deep just to get the good grass.  Not sure I would take that same risk.

We saw a lot of alligators and even some baby ones.

Our traveling buddies.  So much fun.

The view of the pool from our room.

The well used kitchen.  LOL  It makes a trip so much cheaper when you can cook for your family.  What a treat.  Not really a holiday for mommy but still worth it.  ;)  We are so glad that we could go on this great trip with our friends.  Can't wait for the next one.

This was a fun filled day of exploring around the resort.  They boys had a ton of fun going on the peddle boat.  I was happy to just take pictures.

Some were a long the way they lost a couple of passengers but we managed to locate them.  And no they were not swimming.  Thank goodness, not really wanting anyone to get eaten today.  ;)

Of course if there is a basketball net then you will find Keagan shooting hoops.  He managed to convince Darien to play a couple of times but in the end made friends with another basketball boy from Quebec and they played none stop.

There was just not enough room for me.  Actually what it was, was that you couldn't ride on the bike with flip flops on so I just got to take the pictures.

Stefan was so excited to go for a ride.

We were very happy with all the free activities that the resort offered. We have no clue how to play this game but the boys had fun with the long sticks.  LOL

And finally there were a lot of games of mini golf played.  Who wouldn't want to play in the sun?  LOL