Christmas Day

On Christmas Day, we headed to my grandparent's house for lunch and more presents. We had turkey and all the fixings as well as loads of dessert and lots of other yummy treats. Logan didn't join us for lunch as he was napping, that was best for all of us! After Logan got up from his nap we opened our presents. I got lots of new clothes and some decorations for the house. The highlight for Logan was the four-wheeler that my grandparents got him. We have spent a lot of time in their basement practicing on it and he has perfected it! He will have so much fun cruising around their farm this summer. I have a video that I will share later of him riding the four-wheeler.

Let the gift opening begin

Logan got a blue tractor

My cousins husband Steven playing with Logan

My aunt got me an animated Christmas decoration which Logan fell in love with

The first time Logan saw his 4 wheeler

Riding around the basement

Madison enjoyed sitting on Pap's lap watching the news

and looking at all the ribbon

Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve we always go to my mom's side of the family with lots of aunts/uncles and cousins. It is held at the same place where we have Thanksgiving. We have meat trays, veggie trays and lots of appetizers, my favorite.  We had fun catching up with everyone, since we only see them twice a year. Enjoy all the pictures.

Madison is ready for the party

Logan checking out his new dominoes game with my grandma

Madison ready for bed

Logan is wanting to wake her up

Logan checking out the chocolate covered potato chips (a tasty treat)

Logan and Madison

Madison is a big girl sitting up in a chair

Christmas Part 1

We started the Christmas celebration on Wednesday with my parents. My mom made dinner and then we exchanged gifts. It was really nice to do it this way, because Logan was really overwhelmed on Christmas day. My mom made BBQ, baked potatoes and green bean casserole. I brought some of the yummy treats that my students had made me for Christmas. I found a great steal on a BRIO train set and jumped on the chance, so that is what Logan got from me for Christmas, along with books and a shirt. I also got Logan and Madison theirHallmark ornaments, Logan is on the third in his series and Madison got her first. I hope everyone is recovering from the holidays. Stay tuned, I will be hosting a 100 post giveaway soon!

Waiting To Open Gifts

Reindeer Logan

Opening Presents

My parent's bought this camera for Logan's mom but he was convinced it was for Aunt Court. I guess we can see who takes all the pictures in the family.

Madison watching the action from the couch

Madison opening her stocking(with a little help)

Modeling the one of the new bows Aunt Court got for her

Logan decided he needed a bow in his hair!

Putting together his train

Madison smiling(this is a rare occurance)

Logan eating dinner (notice he has 3 eating utensils, the boy likes to eat)

Merry Christmas

I am thankful this season for all the many blessings in my life. I love being part of the blogging community and having so many wonderful friends. I hope this season finds you surrounded by wonderful blessings and the hope of a wonderful new year. Merry Christmas!

Christmas Under Water

On Monday we went to the Newport Aquarium. It was wonderful because it was not crowded, at times we felt like we had the whole place to ourselves! Logan had lots of fun and the highlight of the visit was Scuba Santa. Logan has been talking about him for weeks. It was neat because you go into a theater and they show a short movie and then the screen goes up and you can see inside the tank. Santa talks to the kids and the animals swim all around him. At the end of the show, they invite the students up and they get a photo taken with Santa. I was so amazed that Logan was not afraid to touch the animals. He stuck his hand right into the shark tank (which was very cold) and went about petting the sharks. NO FINGERS WERE LOST! After the aquarium we went and had lunch at Johnny Rockets and walked around Newport on the Levi.  We also to Logan to the Dollar Tree to pick out gifts for his parents and sister.

Tonight I am going to my parents with my brother and his family. This is the first year we have not done Christmas morning at my parents, but we have to share with everyone else. Have a great day!

Checking Out Scuba Santa

Mailing His Letter To Santa

Christmas In The Tropics

Crawling Around In The Frog Bog

Measuring Up

Showing Off His Catch Up Bowl At Johnny Rockets

Logan With Aunt Court and Grandma In Front Of Newport On The Levee

Happy 3 Month Birthday

Madison is three months old today. She just rolled over for the first time yesterday. She is smiling and interacting more. She is still a pretty fussy baby, we are hoping that will change soon. Logan is doing much better with her and rarely hits her. Have a great Tuesday, Christmas is just around the corner!

Here We Go A Caroling

Two Sundays ago, our church went caroling at the local nursing home and assisted living. The older ladies were just eating Logan up. It was so nice to see the joy on their faces. My Sunday school class made cards and the kids passed them out. After we finished singing, we headed over to a local pizza place to enjoy pizza with all our church friends.

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. We had our first major snow, which has really helped to get me in the Christmas spirit.I finished all of my wrapping and I just have a few more grft cards to pick up. If the weather cooperates, we will be heading to the Newport Aquarium to check out he scuba diving Santa. Logan is so excited to see Ho-Ho in the water!

I also wanted to give you an update on Tyler- They are moving him to a rehab center that specializes in spinal injuries. He is ready for lots of hard work.

Sitting on my grandma's lap waiting to sing

Showing off his reindeer antlers

Sitting with my dad

Enjoying some pizza

Boy, that pizza made me thirsty!

Flashback Friday-Christmas Last Year

Last year was a fun Christmas with Logan. He was really into opening presents and playing with everything. I am sure this year will be just as much, if not more fun. Enjoy all the pictures and have a great weekend!

Christmas Eve

Christmas Morning 2008

Christmas At My Grandparent's House

Logan's Big Gift

Wordless Wednesday

Christmas Tour Of Homes

So I am linking up with The Nester for a Christmas Tour Of Homes. I am so excited to check out all the decorations. I am sharing some of mine. So I would get a hot drink and sit back and enjoy all the tours!

This Santa is hanging on my pantry door

This sign is behind my toliet

This is on my bathroom sink (it was a gift from one of my students)

This is my dining room table. The latern is very special because the student who gave it to me died 3 years after in a house fire.

This little lamp greets me when I come in the door.

Frosty is hanging on the inside of my door.

I won this at a Christmas party a few years ago. I love the sparkle!

The tree

This is my shelf and snowman.

These guys sit in front of my TV table

My tree skirt

The snowmen guarding the TV

Logan and Madison stockings and my Christmas card holder.

This is on top of my DVD player

This is the table beside the couch.