Christmas Time

OK, I know that Christmas is SO last year, but well, I was on vacation, and did not have access to my pictures the whole week, so better late than never.

Both boys got Cars flashlights this year in their stocking, on account of the fact that they steal any flashlight they can get their hands on, and wear down the batteries so that when I actually need one, I either can't find it, or it has dead batteries.

Jesse loaded some of Nate's favorite songs onto an old MP3 player that we had, and hooked it up to Nate's favorite pair of headphones, and now Nate can listen to his music wherever he wants. As you can see from Nate's face, it was a hit.

Graham however, once he got past his flashlight, he was oblivious to anything in his stocking other than the candy. Good to know for next year. (Or rather this year?)

I found a view finder, I guess it's another one of those toys that's coming back. Nate and Graham think it's great fun.

Is it a spring form pan, or a hat?

Some of their favorite toys that Santa brought them were these Matchbox car suitcase type toys. Nate has a few others of them, but for at least a year now, Nate has seen this Crocodile attack one, and stated that he wanted it. He finally got it this year, and boy was he excited! Graham got a small Mickey Mouse Clubhouse one, and they both go back and forth playing with these, sharing, and just loving them. I do have to admit, the Crocodile one is pretty cool. If you set it up right, the crocodile jumps out and eats the car.

We went to Grandma's house that day, and there were a few more presents there. There was a music set for the boys to share. (The drum was smashed through before we left, but I have since taped it back together, and the boys don't really care it was broken, they love it just the same. Although, right after I fixed it, Graham almost was going to stand on it before I freaked out on him. We'll see how much longer it lasts....Such it is to have two little boys.)

Next Graham opened this vacuum for him, and it was very loved. So much so, that there were a few tears when it was not shared.

And Nate threw such a fit, and he wouldn't be distracted by his remaining present, that it was taken away from him, and it was only like, half an hour later when he finally calmed down, and apologized for being so bratty on Christmas, that he was finally given his final present.

And what a present it was! Nate finally got his guitar! With strings that wiggle and a strap. He plays with it every day. We have already broken one string, but I finally figured out how to fix it so that the tuning peg or whatever it is, was not so loose, so all is well again.

To end the day my mom lit the candles on one of her Christmas pyramids, which the boys have been eying all month at her house, and they were happy to finally see the fan at the top moving.

It was a nice Christmas, especially nice since I got to be at my mom's house, and I always enjoy doing the same things that I did when I was growing up. I even cheated a little and had eggnog, since I really do like it how my mom makes it. I have not died of salmonella poisoning yet.

On Christmas Eve we were able to spend the day with Jesse's family. His younger brother and wife were in town. It was an enjoyable day as well. Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures, but hopefully I can get some from my Sister in law.