our christmas tree

We got our Christmas tree very late this year because it rained so much in December. We go to a small farm that is open only on the weekends. Thankfully we always look for the samllest tree that is allowed to be cut so it will fit in our very small house.
While we were looking, the boys enjoyed ice skating on a frozen puddle, and running up and down a pile of dirt. Bryce spent a lot of time running away, and Nolan followed Daddy to help locate the perfect tree!











December 17th

Santa

We went to see Santa at the airport and it was a real hit!
Bryce calls Santa "ho ho", and was very excited to see a helicopter, which he loves and calls by name.
Nolan was also thrilled because he understands the idea of presents now and got to open his present and Bryce's (because Bryce was too busy trying to run away, another thing he loves!)

this

Bryce has really become quite a talker. He says a lot of words now, but probably says "this" and "that" the most. He loves rough play like wrestling and being thrown around. One new thing he also loves is getting an airplane ride.
He pulls you into the family room, pulls you down and says "this ride"

bikes

Nolan really loves to ride his new bike, and it is even more fun in Grandmom's circle because there are hardly any cars. Because Nolan graduated to the two wheeler, Bryce got fitted for the tricycle. So far Bryce prefers pulling the tricycle along with him instead of riding it!

32

Celebrating 32 wonderful years!

even eating is funny

These two find delight in everything. Sharing a bowl of applesauce can turn into a funny game of silly faces and crazy noises. They also ate about 4 bowls of applesauce between the two of them!
And obviously eating ice cream becomes an instant messy party. Everything Bryce eats get smashed into his face. He holds his two hands in front of his mouth, smashes in the food and chews the whole thing. I have never seen anything like it!

Christmas Pic

I got a new camera for my birthday, but I was allowed to use it early! I love it. My handsome boys take the sweetest pictures. It is not easy to get them to stay still, but the camera is so fast that it doesn't matter.

shoes again

He really loves shoes!
Plus a very cute pic of my big boy

toys?

With two boys together, we spend a lot of time playing. No matter how many times I see it, I am amazed at the fun they have with the simplest things. They love to play with their toys, but they also love playing with boxes, marbles and cups, couch cushions, blankets, and teh sink!

fall

The boys love to push things in the yard and in the house. They could use push toys together for hours.

teacher

Nolan is one of the sweetest big brothers! He shows Bryce how to do everything and will always help him if I am not available. Here he is showing Bryce how to work the light switch.

dancing

Bryce loves to play the music on the leap frog refrigerator magnets and dance. He can entertain himself for about 15 minutes doing this. He also loves to ask everyone to join in with him.

around the tree

Bryce loves to run around this tree in our neighbor's yard. Every time we get out of the car, he runs straight for it. Then it is a struggle to get him in the house.

a two wheeler

We got Nolan's first two wheeler at the church bazaar for five dollars! What a steal.
And he was a natural. He climbed right on and was pedaling in no time!