Aidan's 1st Hunt

Ryan took Aidan hunting today. They didn't take any guns (thank goodness, is Mom's opinion on that!) but did climb into the stand and watch for deer. We are easing into this hobby since Aidan is still just four years old. Fun times for the boys!

Very Merry!

What a very merry Christmas ! We spent the morning at our home and ventured over to Nana and Baba's house in the afternoon. The children got their wishes granted by Santa for the alarm clock, Wizard of Oz movie and baby doll. There were even a few surprises for everyone to enjoy! Madeline was quite excited about her pink scooter and Tarheel dress, while Aidan loved his new air hockey table. Now maybe he'll stop using my wooden spoons to shoot play money into baskets to score goals in our living and playroom areas!

Christmas Eve

The tradition of the Children's Mass at STM followed by dinner at our house continues...and of course we capped off the evening with one present and sprinkling of reindeer dust! Santa was out mapping his course and gave Aidan a candy cane, too!

Letters from Santa!

After our two visits to Santa this year, Aidan and Madeline must have done something right! A letter for each child arrived today in our mail box from the big guy stating that each child had made the "nice list". He also pointed out some of the great accomplishments for the year: Madeline using the potty and Aidan's excellence in sporting events. He included reindeer dust and a signed photo. The children were SO EXCITED!

Santa at Sienna Hotel

We went to the Sienna Hotel in CH on Friday for story time with Santa. Everyone enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies. Aidan sat on Santa's lap again to remind him about the alarm clock and also put in a good word for Madeline and her Wizard of Oz movie. (She was too afraid....again!) The hotel was decorated beautifully. There were some awesome gingerbread houses....one looked just like the hotel!

Cookies for Santa

Mommy started her vacation last week and will be off until January, sooo.......it's time to get our cookies baked for Santa! There is a common theme here: Aidan working and Madeline tasting. Very similiar to our gingerbread house adventure. So I guess Madeline has her Mommy's sweet tooth!

Madeline's paper

Each morning Madeline gets the paper and is so proud of the job she does. This morning was especially funny because she grabbed the wrong "tree hat"....I think this one is mine. (Aidan, Madeline and I all have one to match each other.)

How many more days????

Aidan and Madeline are very excited for Christmas this year. They keep asking things like "How many more days until Christmas?" or "When will Santa come to our house?" It is exciting to see them so excited!

Gingerbread House

We made our very own gingerbread house. Aidan was quite helpful and Madeline ate more candy than she placed! Thanks for the inspiration Meme and Papa Don!

Our Visit to Santa

The kids did better this year, but Madeline still is not too sure about Santa! After much coaxing and some help from her ram and brother, we got her on the big guy's lap. Aidan told Santa he wants an alarm clock and Madeline wants the "Wizard of Oz DVD" and a baby. Luckily, a baby doll, not a real baby. Mommy and Daddy aren't too sure about a 3rd child!!!!

Holidays are Here!

It's hard to believe the holidays are upon us again! Aidan and Madeline are excited and always great helpers with all the decorations for Christmas. The children have helped assemble and decorate all our trees, bake/taste sweets, put up lights outside, make candy cane reindeer and help place the Carolers, Santas and Snowmen. We have many more fun activities ahead of us in the coming weeks.

Happy Turkey Day!

MeMe and PapaDon visit

We had a fun visit with MeMe and PapaDon this weekend. So glad they came to see us in NC and hopefully we'll get to see them again really soon!

Gym Time!

Aidan and Madeline attended a gymnastics birthday party. This was their first experience on the bars and a balance beam. Wow, did they have a good time!