No Training Wheels for Xander!

Xander just went out and got the bike withOUT training wheels and started riding...today is the first time he has gone without them. After he got his feet on the pedals he was off!

Christmas Morning 2007

Salerno Santa & Christmas Eve

There is a Christmas Jamboree in Pt. Salerno every year. There is snow & Mr. & Mrs. Claus make a special appearance. Liam and Xander got to talk to them but Hadden does NOT want anything to do with it! I put him in Mrs. Claus' lap and he about jumped out of her arms before I completely let him go!


Liam and the prized Transformer Voice Changer
Helmet.
Jim is going to kill me...this is Xander in his Dora outfit with Maracas. He was so excited- this was just about the epitome of happy.

Hadden singing in his new mike and piano...watch out Billy Joel!

Thompson Christmas & Liam's School Program

Kids opening presents from Thompson Family. They had the best time- what kid doesn't love presents!

This is Hadden's first Christmas where he is really starting to "get" opening presents. He took just a little warming up but he got the hang of it quick!

Liam had a Holiday Sing-A-Long performance at his school. He wanted to dress very nice (this is what we have to say because "getting dressed up" means wearing a superhero costume to Liam. The last time I told him we were going to get dressed up to get our pictures taken he came back a few minutes later dressed as a transformer!

Liam on stage singing Feliz Navidad.

Picture with Santa

Ok, this was fun. We went to the mall last night to see Santa. As you can see Hadden was less than thrilled with Santa. Liam and Xander have always loved to see Santa and take a picture with him. Hadden, not so much. Although after thinking about it some...Liam didn't see Santa when he was a baby either.
Anyway, Liam and Xander told Santa what they wanted for Christmas and Liam brought Santa a picture he colored and cut out. Santa was very appreciative and told Liam what a good job he did!
Today, Wednesday, Liam and Xander got a phone call from one of Santa's elves!!! They are so excited and surprised. She (the elf) was calling to confirm their Christmas wishes and was making sure that they are being good boys.

Xander & Blanket & Pics of Stuart Xmas Parade

Xander and white blanket. (That is what he calls it.)
This Liam & Xander's new friend, Skyler. He lives in our neighborhood.


Liam was a dancin fool at the parade.


Hadden wasn't feeling too well at the parade
and totally crashed by 7:30PM! He was more
interested in the Airplanes flying over than the
parade anyway!

3 Little Monkeys

Xander "Dancing"

Xander says that he is dancing but...if this is dancing, I am scared!

Ranch

These were taken at the ranch on Thanksgiving.

This is the dirt road to get to the ranch.


Liam at the fence.

Happy Thanksgiving!

We went to the ranch for the day. Ate lots and played more. We usually camp out but the kids and I have colds so we skipped that this time. The kids were not happy that we weren't camping but we did go fishing and roast hot dogs and marshmellows on the fire. Good times. We are thankful.

Another Lost Tooth

Liam lost his 2nd tooth on Friday. Right after school he showed me his tooth was very loose. I got a napkin and pulled it right out. It was barely hanging on and I was sure he would really loose it and the Tooth Fairy wouldn't come. A tragedy for sure!
We also discovered that his new "big" tooth is coming in next to it. Pretty exciting!

Liam Dancing

No one can argue he has natural talent.

Hadden- 16 months

More Pow Wow

Liam's Indian name was Prince Goal...he came up with it himself. I guess because of his new soccer skills!

Liam's Thanksgiving Program @ School

This video of Liam's Thanksgiving Pow Wow at school. He is wearing a red shirt- in case you can't find him. He wasn't really very "into" it. After it was over, he told me his tummy hurt and I think he was nervous- stage fright! After the performance, we had Thanksgiving Dinner in the cafeteria. Wow! Not a bit better than when I was in school. Liam wasn't eating and I told him to eat some mashed potatoes. He said, "Where?". I pointed them out, he tasted it, and said, "That's not mashed potatoes!". I told him it was and he said, "That's not right, they don't taste like you make them." Thankfully! I guess that is one thing we can be thankful for.

Xander Kicking the Soccer Ball

Liam's 1st Soccer Practice

Liam's 1st Soccer Game

Liam had his first soccer practice and game this past Saturday. It was quite exciting. Xander and Hadden had their own game going on the sidelines.

Trick or Treat!

Went our friends' house to trick or treat...we rode on our own personal hay ride from house to house. Kids loved it! We lucked out and it ddn't rain until we left the last house. Kids had a great time and got lots of candy...they ate some, ok alot to me and some to them. Next day we gave the rest to someone who didn't get to trick or treat (aka trash). Should have taken a picture of the day after halloween...that was much scarier.