20
Dec
Today, after school, the boys and I took, what I hope will be our last trip to the mall before Christmas. We had a great time walking around looking at everything he hoped Santa might bring to us. We also had a pretty funny lunch in the food court. I think today was the first time Noby actually ate his entire McDonald’s happy meal. Maybe we’re turning a new leaf!!
Here’s Noby showing off his milk mustache, I just love that kid!!
19
Dec
Koji loves looking at books. Not nearly as much as Noby did at his age but you can still find Koji pulling books off the the shelf to flip though them. Today I remember the Leapfrog Tag Reader that we got Noby a couple of years ago. After I found the books and new batteries I gave it to Koji…
HE LOVED IT!!!
Well until his big brother came along to take over….
Then he wasn’t happy!!!
But Noby got bored quickly and then Koji LOVED it again!!!
18
Dec
Tonight we had a great time working on our Xmas cards. The boys did great taking directions in front of the green screen and they really seemed to enjoy themselves. So around Halloween each year we say something like, “We need to start thinking about the Christmas card.” And each year around this time we actually start working on it. Better late then never. Here’s a sneak peak into the making of our Christmas card.
17
Dec
Today the boys received an early Christmas gift from Ichiro’s aunt and uncle in CA. Noby loves his new LAPD sweatshirt and Koji looked adorable in his ‘future LAPD officer” t shirt.
16
Dec
For the past couple of days Koji will not go to sleep. He falls asleep in my arms but the minute I put him down in the crib, he wakes up and starts to scream. I check to make sure he’s ok, check his diaper, I know he’s not hungry cause he just had a bottle. The funniest part of this is that he’s sooo tired. So tired that he falls asleep standing up. He’s leaning against the side of the cirb. A few times he’s fallen. But he always just gets right back up. hen after about 3 up-and-downs he stays down and is out for the night.
Can you see him on the top of the monitor…
14
Dec
Ever since Ted and Gail told us about the Enchanted Village I’ve wanted to go. That was over a year go!! This year I decided it was going to happen! My friend Joanna and I decided to take the kids today. We went through at the kids pace and although we walked through pretty quickly they seemed to really enjoy it. It was fun to see what displays they really stopped to look at.
They actually make REAL snow right in the store!!!
Noby trying to catch snow on his tongue!
The kids…
Koji stealing his big brother’s popcorn…
3 little monkeys….
Our little monkeys were being so good as we waited for the laser light show. Who doesn’t love Christmas music and lasers! The pictures aren’t that good, I was hiding my camera in my lap, but it was so much that I knew I needed to blog about it!
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer…
13
Dec
Today we headed to Peabody so the boys could get haircuts at Snip Its. Ever since the local Snip Its closed I’ve been getting Noby’s hair cut at a local Cost Cutters. But today was going to be Koji’s first haircut so I decided to make the trip north. Snip Its is a hair salon just for kids. What could be better then bright colors, special kid size salon chairs, tvs at every station, prizes AND lollipops! Koji did pretty good. He screamed at the beginning but as long as I stood RIGHT next to him he was happy.
Standing so close made it hard for me to take pictures but here a few I was able to snap!
Koji checking out the giant pair of scissors…
I kept telling him that you get the prize AFTER you get your haircut…
Someone WASN’T happy!
Checking out a Dora book…
So handsome!
The rest of the day didn’t go as plan. Noby REFUSED to get his haircut. As I was trying to convince him to sit in the chair I said “If you don’t sit for your haircut then we can’t go to the mall.” Well that didn’t work, he never got his haircut, so instead of the mall we headed home! He was VERY upset, especially when we had to drive right by the mall. But maybe next time he will learn I mean business! haha I have to say I was pretty bummed!!! I REALLY wanted to go to the mall! haha
12
Dec
Tonight we headed to the mall to visit the big man! Noby was so excited, he couldn’t wait to tell Santa that he needed the Black Angry Bird for Christmas. It was funny because Noby really didn’t have any interest in taking a picture with Santa, he just wanted to tell him about the Angry Bird and get a candy cane! haha
Now as for Koji, he was another story all together. I carried him up to see Santa, he didn’t fine. I place him on Santa’s lap, he did fine. I took one step back, Koji went nuts! He turned red in like two seconds! haha
11
Dec
Today we attending the Annual Hewitt Gingerbread House Making Party! Debbie and I first became friends a few years ago during my first session of water aerobics and over the years have become closer and closer. I was so excited that we were able to attend this year and as you can tell from the pictures the kids had an awesome time!
Debbie helping Noby add some “snow” to his house…
“Mom, can I eat it now?”
Koji was the funniest. Every time we added a piece of candy he would pick it off and eat it. The finished house he took home had no candy on it!
4
Dec
Tonight we had our first holiday party of the season!! I just love this time of year!! Lisa and Paul, once again, out did themselves!! Both Noby and Koji had such a great time playing with Carolyn and all the other kids!!
Koji hanging out by the fireplace!
Carolyn had the cutest dress on, I just had to get a shot by her xmas tree!
Noby watching the older kids play video games…
Koji making a girlfriend!
