Here comes Santa Claus....

We have a tradition in our house that every year we get the boys a new ornament. It is always related to something that is "big" in their life. One of Luke's first ones was Elmo. We then put the date on the bottom and our plan is when they get married we are going to give them a big box of all these ornaments to have with their own family. So, here is Drew, opening his surprise...Mickey Mouse. Actually, according to Drew it is Hot Dog!

And Luke's, Lightening McQueen
Our city has an annual tradition of Santa coming around the neighborhoods at night. He stops at different locations and the kids can see Santa and sing Christmas carols. Santa's stop was just up the street so we decided to walk. This is what Drew tried to leave the house in. Oh boy.

And, as you can see...he wasn't happy about what I had in mind for attire!

Luke and Kaiden. His bestest friend in the world. He LOVES living right next door to him. They play together so well and so often!

Luke and Santa...and yes, he asked for a Leapster again....

Drew hated everything about Santa. Look at the tear..... :(

And walking back home.

Catching up....

I am finally getting around to posting Thanksgiving pictures....The boys were able to wear the same sweaters as last year! Either I bought them way too big or they haven't grown much...I am going to go with the I-don't-know-what-I-was-thinking-when-I-bought-them....Luke's was a size 5!

The look on Luke's face is priceless. He adores Drew.

The best part about this age is how they laugh at each other. Probably one of the best sounds in the entire world...

And nothing caps off all the good food at Momo's house then a big huge stick.

Drew may be our musical child....he loved sitting with Papa and "playing" the piano with him.

Nothing better than Disneyland!

We have had a very busy week. We moved on Saturday, unpacked on Sunday and headed to Disneyland on Sunday! Luke practically couldn't sleep the night before....he was so excited. The trip was made even better by his best bud Ethan.

Jett has big time love for Woody and Buzz.....well, until it a huge 6 foot tall Buzz Lightyear. Check out his expression. :)

I never, ever, ever want Raquel to lose that adorable innocence that still asks the characters for their "autograph". Too. Freaking. Cute.
My boys and Buzz.

Papa and his boys in Mickey's house.
Pure and total wonder. Drew was mesmorized by the parade.

The big finale in the parade is Santa Claus. Luke took this moment to shout "Hey Santa, I want a leapster for Christmas!!"

And then he crashed. In fact, we had been sitting along the parade route for about an hour (had to get a great seat!) and Luke was so tired. He had missed his nap and was running on empty. He told me that he just wanted to go home, take a bath and put on his pjs. He is soo my son. We both love our sleep. :) Now, Drew was wide awake most of the way home..... :)

So thankful

Well, I have been a bit of a bad blogger, although with good reason. We are getting ready to move into a much bigger, better house. The kids are going to have a ton of room to run around and play. We are beyond blessed.

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The boys had a Thanksgiving Feast today at daycare. I had my very own little pilgrim and indian.

Jett was also an Indian, not the happiest indian to be woken up so early, but a very cute one nonetheless.

And Luke's "homework" I was so proud that he said he was most thankful for his brother....not toys, or the park, or Disneyland. He is most thankful for Drew. What could be better than that?

Poor lil Drew

Poor Drew, he does not take illnesses very well. Even a simple cold seems to wipe him out. He was feeling terrible this week and spent a lot of time like this.....

But there is nothing that comforts him more than Bear. Poor Bear is getting so dirty (and as I told Drew tonight, a bit stinky) but oh how he loves him. Bear and his "Bink" (his blanket) are constant companions.
Ok, so he was feeling awful, he had thrown up and everything.....but apparently Drew has some short term memory issues because moments after puking, he was ready to eat. Only Drew. :)

Happy Halloween!

Luke has been waiting for Halloween for weeks. It has nothing to do with the candy but everything to do with the costume!

Drew, loving Ama.

Drew is our little love bug, he loves to kiss...well, apparently anything. :)
Bus most of all his brother. And what could be better than a monkey and Buzz sharing some love.
Braden joined our adventures and I think he makes the cutest little lion ever!

The group shot. Raquel and Ethan didn't make it into ANY of my pictures because they have reached the age of running from house to house to get as much candy as possible. By this point in the night Luke was begging, BEGGING anyone to go back to Ama's house to rest. Drew would just randomly stop and want to check out his goods.

"To infinity and beyond!!" Luke did tell me repeatedly that I forgot to get him a rocket so he could fly. Sure there little buddy.

And Jett, as a pistol packing pirate!

We finally made it back to Ama's and Luke wanted to check out all his candy. I told him he could pick out one piece.......guess what he picked?

I didn't think kids actually ate those! He was thrilled to see he had multiple boxes of good ol DOTS. :)