Merry Christmas!

Christmas morning was lots of fun this year. Mason was happy to see that Santa ate all the cookies he left for him on our "Christmas plate" and left him presents. The boys were very excited to open their presents and play with their toys. Mason and Noah got scooters (which Mason LOVES).

Noah received a Buzz Light year toy. I bought it on Black Friday so I got a good deal on it, plus Noah is ALWAYS saying "Through infinity and beyond!" (usually while he is jumping off of objects or riding on his rocking horse). However... this Buzz toy doesn't make any noise. But I thought "Ooh nice for me! It won't be annoying!" The day before Christmas Ron and I were asking the boys what they wanted from Santa. We brought up Toy Story and Noah kept saying he wanted Woody the cowboy. Ron and I tried to convince him that he wanted Buzz... but he kept saying, "No I want Woody!" Uh-oh! I was nervous. On Christmas morning when he opened Buzz he seemed excited but then asked, "Where's Woody?" Once we got Buzz out of the packaging he announced "Buzz not working! Buzz not working!" I think he thought Buzz was broken because he didn't have buttons on him that made noises. He still loves the toy and carries it EVERYWHERE (he even wanted to take it to church today). But I feel kinda bad that he still informs me all the time that: "Buzz not working."

This is on the way home from Grandma Huber's home.

Mason's favorite toy this year was Ironman! He got about 4 different Ironman toys from family, friends, and Santa. He loves all of them but carries his "big Ironman" around with him everywhere.

Ron was very thoughtful (as always) and purchased me a serger machine AND digital scrapbook software!!!! I have wanted a serger for a VERY long time! Now my sewing projects can have a better finished edge.

Santa!

I took the boys to see Santa Clause last week. And yes I even paid for one of the ridiculous pictures. Christmas is really fun this year because Mason really understands the concept of Santa Clause. (It's really been nice having that leverage over him too!) I can't wait for Christmas morning to see their faces and reactions! When we first got to the mall and were walking through the JCPenney store Noah suddenly busted out his "excited face" and squealed for joy! I had to get a picture of it! This is what he did the second he recognized the Santa display outside the JCPenney store.

Our Neighbor Lorna

"Grandma" Lorna!

Our next door neighbor's name is Lorna. My boys just LOVE Lorna. Not only does she have a swing in front of her home but she is always fun to talk to. All day EVERYDAY my boys ask if they can go see Lorna. If we are outside playing or just checking the mail they make a mad dash for Lorna's home and knock on her door. They are constantly wanting to give her "loves" (hugs). Lorna is a very good sport about talking with Mason and Noah. Lorna was Ron's next-door neighbor when he grew up and now she is watching our boys grow-up! We sure are lucky to have such a nice neighbor and appreciate all her love and attention!

Las Vegas Get-Away

This weekend Ron and I got to take a trip just the 2 of us to Las Vegas, Nevada! This was the first time we'd ever done something like this and left the boys. Thanks to my parents who graciously watched boys while we were away. I had a lot of fun on this trip and mostly just enjoyed spending time with Ron.

Vegas is definitely it's own little world! I really enjoyed seeing all the bright lights, architecture (there are some AMAZING buildings), and "interesting" people. Ha! It really is the city that never sleeps. One of my favorite "attractions" was the fountains at the Bellagio. In front of their hotel every 15 mins. or so they have a show of water, and lights choreographed to music.We spent most of our time EATING, walking around looking at the sites, and eating some more. I'm shocked that my pregnant feet survived!
I even convinced Ron into taking me to see the musical The Lion King! I enjoyed it, (but I definitely like Phantom better!) Ron tolerated it... his main comment was, "That was a little too much singing for me." ha! What does he think a "musical" is? Oh-well I'm glad he went with me! As fun as it was to spend time with Ron and just relax, we couldn't stop thinking of the boys. There were plenty of times when we'd say "Oh! Mason would love to see this!" or "Wouldn't Noah just go nuts over that guy in the Ironman suit!" I had lots of fun in this crazy busy city but... can honestly say I don't want to live there. I'm totally a city girl but... I think Las Vegas is a little too much city for me! ;)