Sunday we loaded up the kids and headed down to The Old Mill to try to get pictures taken with Santa. Little did we know that the entire town of Bend would be there and we would have to wait upwards of an hour and a half. We couldn't make the wait as I had somewhere to be, but we did sneak in a mini family date and got some really cute pictures of the boys.

 The good news is that we were able to see Santa today. Both boys froze when Santa asked them what they wanted. I'm sure for Kadyn that was in part because he still can't decided between his two choices; the Batcave and a Transformer.

Santa picture to come soon :)

Happy 5th Birthday Kadyn James!

I feel like yesterday I had a newborn and I woke up today and I have a 5 year old. Sometimes I really hate blinking. But mostly I cherish that I have gotten to spend the last 5 years with this incredible little boy. I think I learn more from him than he learns from me. We love you so much Kadyn James.

Globe Boy

Kadyn had a preschool production last week. He had the special honor of being "Globe Boy." He was chosen from his class because he knows where all of the continents are and could lead the class and all the guests in reciting them. The production was very cute (once I got over the panic that my son was missing. Because he got to be Globe Boy he had a special grand entrance-- something we were not told about beforehand--he came in a whole song after everyone else so I spent the entire song thinking something was wrong).

Some of the art that he created in his class.

Christmas Parade

Annual Christmas Tree Hunt

Every year the day after Thanksgiving (or sometimes the Saturday after Thanksgiving if I am planning an epic Black Friday--thank you family for accommodating) we head out to the woods to cut down our Christmas tree. It's been a rather full season this year and I am just now getting a chance to post this. 

We were fortunate enough to have some snow for the boys to "sled" on.

And in addition to tree cutting and sledding we have hot cocoa and coffee thanks to Nana Roxanne.

Nana and Papa...now everyone can see where Ryan gets his good looks :)

Uncle Drew (another benefactor of the good lucks) and Kuna

THE tree.

The MOST expensive dog in the world.

And this handsome guy? He gets his looks from his Daddy...Kadyn, not the snowman. ;)

As does this handsome little guy.

Hubba hubba

And just when you were jealous, we also get to enjoy chili off the camp fire AND homemade fudge. Again, compliments of Nana Roxanne. YUM! Now you'll be begging to come next year :)

Kadyn was so proud that Boulder fell asleep on him on the car ride home.

What a fun and truly special time. I love the holidays. I love memories that get made. And I love spending time with family.< Sigh>. Bliss.

Happy 3rd Birthday Kai Isaac

November 22 Kai turned 3. We celebrated with a family gathering for taco soup and cake. When it was time to open presents, Kai insisted on having all the adults there take turns having him sit on their lap while he opened each card. Too cute. Kadyn was a great sport in letting Kai have his special day and even tried taking pictures of Kai's cards.

 

 

It's hard to  believe our "baby" is 3. Where have the last 3 years gone? Happy birthday Kai Isaac. Your mommy, daddy, and big brother sure love you to the moon and back.