The Mirror

Maybe if I took as long to get ready in the mirror as he does I would look as good as he does.

P.S. Totally in love with his arms...those triceps are gorgeous!

Presents!

As you can see Baby Jesus (aka baby Bruno) had a very soft bed to lay in.  The kids did awesome helping each other and putting straw in the manger.

Santa brought something fun for everyone.

And a Xbox Kinect for the family.  I love watching people play this.  It looks like they think they have the force.

Merry Christmas!

Hope Santa Clause was good to you.

Winter Break

We've been waiting for the chance to sleep in since Thanksgiving Break and finally it's here.  Yea!  We started celebrating the minute Alexandria stepped off the late bus.

Now it's time for my kids to just be kids, climb in trees, ride their bikes, play with friends and family and to just have fun.

This is what Christmas Break is all about.

Old and New Christmas Traditions

Yea!  I got my camera back.  The flash was broke and Canon fixed it all up since it was still under warranty.  So now I just need to get back in the rhythm of blogging again starting with a couple of Christmas traditions.

First is this guy, Jingles.  He's great.  The kids look for him every morning and they know they have to be good because Jingles is watching.  Fortunately, he's not one of those mischievous elves that are toilet papering children's rooms and throwing their underwear on the floor at night.  Eventually he might get bored and start some shenanigans but for now he's a wonderful little guy.

Next is a new tradition that we are starting this year.  We did this one year when I was little and I loved it and always remembered it.  When I saw this book I had to get it and start our own little Christmas tradition.  Isabel is especially excited.  She loves being a secret helper and loves it when she sees someone has done something for her.  DJ is having fun too but I think its more because of who he has this week.  He's been a perfect little helper.