Today They Played

There was Tickling

 Tackling...

 Rolling....

 Chasing....

And a Friendly Game of Chess....

Just Like Brothers Should...

and I hope someday they are the very Best of Friends

Down and Out

The Doctor thinks Jacks has Strep,

I am off for the rest of the week

Until HE is not just 100% Cute,

But 100% Healthy

 Night-Night with "Dog"

Thank Goodness for Sick Leave

 Today Coop Exclaimed "Cheese and Sprinkles"

Which I can only assume means

"Goodness Gracious"

In 4 Year Old,

Although I like His way of saying it better!

Post edit:

Apparently Cheese and Sprinkles is from RIO.

Coop watched it at the babysitters.  I had no idea!!

Thanks Nikki

Haircut

Jacks was shaggy.

Jacks was nervous,

Jacks is now shorn!!

The Baby Bug is sick :(

So I got to stay home,

 And cuddle with this sweet face!

Remember Today

When Jacks was freaking out, in a fit of frenzy, this morning.
Cooper went up to him and started singing
"Lullaby, lullaby" "Its ok jack".

I was cooking hamburger for dinner,
Jacks crawled up on the chair nearby.
So I said "be careful Jacks Hot"
He looked in the pan and said
"Meat" :)

I am so blessed to have all three of my boys.

Lets hope this next year is as good as 2011.

Happy New Year Friends!

Christmas 2011 Highlights

Baby Brother Home for Christmas!!

 Awesome gifts at the Christmas Eve Party!

#1 We had one small opening party at my parents house on Christmas Eve Day.

Story: About 45 minutes from my parents house I realized that I left Jacks big presents at home.

Nick dropped us off at my parents and drove for 7 hours to and from home, and picked them up.

Have I mentioned lately how great Nick is!!

This is one of the presents I was so excited to give Jacks.

Best Wrapping Job EVER!!

 #2 Christmas Morning.

Santa Gifts

 #3 Before Church Present Opening

(Check Out The "Ugly Sweater")

#4 After Grandpa got home from work 

Present Opening. 

Opening "Dog"

(That is the official name. 

Chosen by Jacks.)

 He Loves "Dog"

 One of Coops Favorites:

Tag Reader and Books

(He has already gone through 

one set of batteries, 

but it was awesome 

on the drive home!)

This is Coop Christmas Eve.  He threw up all morning, it was so sad.  Luckily he felt better before the 3+ hour drive to "Other Grandmas"

We had a great time at Christmas.  Please note the 4 opportunities we had to open Presents. (not counting opening Jammies Christmas Eve.)  I kind of liked it. It gave the kids a chance to appreciate and play with more toys without getting completely inundated.

Tawny's Favorite gifts: Books from Mom and Mom-in-Law. (already finished)

Nicks Favorite Gifts: SkyRim (video game) and a New Skeletool Leatherman.

Architecture 101

Hey!
Did you know you can buy a Pre-built Gingerbread house? All ready to decorate!!!

Awesome!!

Don't tell me I am cheating, even the best architect lets the Contractor do the building!!

It was a lot more fun not having to worry about the roof sliding down the walls.

So it begins....

The tree is now up,

Bring on the holidays.......

The Wall

I think it might be done

it only took 9 months!!

Painted it brown/ Put up some shelves

Put up some more shelves

Decided we didn't like the brown

 Success

Now onto the next project.....