December Fun

Jay's 4th Birthday Party

Jay was excited for his party.  We cheated and had it early.  Having a birthday the week prior to Christmas is tough to work around sometimes.  We had a party at "Kidsworld" a playplace at the local bowling alley.  It was great as the kids got to run around for 2 hours on a cold winter day and they all slept beautifully that night!  Jay choose Toy Story as his theme and had fun helping me make goody bags for all the kids and could hardly wait to blow out the candles on his cake.
    I didn't post these pictures until now as today was Jay's actual birthday and I didn't want to jump the gun.  Jay was excited for all of his presents.  The Lego was the biggest hit for him and his brothers though as it is "big boy" Lego, the real stuff!  He also got a tool set that Carson and Nathan spent much of the day fighting over and here we thought he'd be disappointed as it wasn't the Transformers he asked for.

Meeting Santa

We also snuck in a visit to Santa early in the month so that the boys could get their orders in and not miss out with Mommy and Daddy going off to Las Vegas for 10 days.  It was a great trip but just added to the chaos that often surrounds December.

"Helping" in the kitchen

The boys were excited to 'help' do some Christmas baking with Mommy.  They all have aprons now as Nathan just acquired one.  Carson and Jay are a little jealous because Nathan's came with a matching chef hat.  The boys are pretty good at taking turns putting things in the bowl but not everything from the measuring cups always makes it in!  Sometimes baking with the boys is a little frustrating but they like it and it sure helps with early math skills!

One week until Christmas now and the boys are all nestled snug in their beds which is of course how I finally have some time to write a quick message!  Here's hoping that the Christmas season is warm and peaceful for those we love and care for.