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Monday, December 27, 2010
Christmas~12/24-25/2010
The kids had a hard time falling asleep, especially Jdog. Just after 10:00 I went in to check on the kids, Jdog was crying. He said I can't fall asleep, and it is going to be all my fault that Santa won't come! I told him to try and relax and he would be asleep in no time~he was asleep within 20 minutes. After catching a glimpse of Santa in the sky, I could only imagine how hard it would be to fall asleep!
I have mentioned our nice neighbors before. John and Colleen are so good to us~they let us use their pool all summer long, and they always bring us back treats and treasures from their travels. I take them over dinner and goodies every now and then. But they have become like another set of grandparents for us. For Christmas they completely spoiled us.
They had talked to me about wanting to get a Wii game for the kids, I said that would be fine. They ended up getting EACH of the kids a game! Then came the big presents. Yes, bigger than three Wii games. They gave me a Bosch mixer, with extra paddles, and a food processor attachment! I told you they spoiled us!
Many people are baffled at the fact that our "neighbors" would give us such extravagant gifts. As I talked with Colleen about, and thanking her for the hundredth time, it she made a comment that made me feel really good. She said something along the lines of-don't they know how Santa works~you got it because you deserve it! Well, I don't know about that, but we sure do love and appreciate them!
As Jdog dug through his stocking he pulled out four sticks of deodorant! The night before we had been giving him a hard time about stinking after playing basketball all day. As he pulled out the final stick he said "Come on Santa, I don't stink THAT bad!"
Adam and I started laughing so hard, I had tears rolling down my cheeks! It was a classic moment that I'm glad was caught on video!
Bailia was so excited about everything that Santa brought her! She was so busy showing us all of her fun presents, that she didn't even notice the sewing machine! The big picture of her is just after she noticed that it was sitting in plain sight! Pure delight!
Friday, December 24, 2010
The coolest village EVER! 12/23/2010
My parents have known Terry Shram for years. My dad has talked forever, about taking us over to see the village Terry has in his basement. Thanks dad~I'm glad you came along~oh you didn't? You were golfing with A? Nice. Don't you two have enough bonding time on the course, you couldn't skip a day? I kid. I kid!
This village really can't be described with words. Sure I could try~ beautiful, grand, impressive, magnificent, stunning, wonderful, sensational, fantastic, remarkable, terrific, excellent, awesome, INCREDIBLE!
See, I can't do it.
The pictures won't do it justice either. The brain can't wrap itself around the size, the detail, or just how jaw dropping this place is. It is an entire city, filling his ENTIRE basement! It will leave you speechless. Or in my case, squealing like a child . . .
Out of everything there, Koda loved the red train the best. It was one of maybe six or seven trains that would circle the city. It went fast, and it was colorful~he could have watched it all day! He would say~Here it comes again, hurry mom take my picture with it!
Kimberly LOVES Bailia. Every time she sees her, she wants to be held by her. After holding her for quite some time, letting Kimberly look at the trains, Bailia said mom, my arms really hurt! Then on the way home she said my arms are going to hurt a lot when I'm older! The boys asked why? She said well, I'll be a mom and they have to do that ALL day!
The Palm Hotel, with Elvis rocking his guitar and people dancing in their poodle skirts, makes me smile! Then there's the picture show! A drive in movie that really changes the picture~awesome. Next to that is the Flamingo hotel~so cute! And of course, Jdog snapped a picture of the house that had the American flag waving in its front yard.
I loved the McDonald's building, with its "Burgers 15 cents" sign, and its bright golden arches, made it very eye catching. I may hate the food, but in a village it is adorable!
On the ice there were people really skating, sledders were sledding down a snowy hill at super fast speeds, and the houses and restaurants lights were glowing. Grandma Johnson and the boys tried to take it all in!
We also enjoyed seeing the Harley Davidson place. Jdog has a gym meet next to the real Harley Davidson up north every year, so it was cool to see it miniaturized!
The Krispie Kreme doughnut shop, sitting next to the Campbell soup restaurant was also a favorite! Look how cure the Krispy Kreme van is, and the detail on the people enjoying their soup! After stopping for soup and doughnuts, why not head over to Applebees, or St Nick's Toy Shop!
I gave the camera to Jdog, to get the village from his perspective too. Koda wanted to be lifted higher, so I hoisted him up & Jdog wanted to take our picture. After taking it, Koda said something I am famous for saying "just one more picture", so J got ready to take one more picture of us. Just before he snapped the picture, Koda turned and kissed me. Oh, how I love that boy!
This village really can't be described with words. Sure I could try~ beautiful, grand, impressive, magnificent, stunning, wonderful, sensational, fantastic, remarkable, terrific, excellent, awesome, INCREDIBLE!
See, I can't do it.
The pictures won't do it justice either. The brain can't wrap itself around the size, the detail, or just how jaw dropping this place is. It is an entire city, filling his ENTIRE basement! It will leave you speechless. Or in my case, squealing like a child . . .
Out of everything there, Koda loved the red train the best. It was one of maybe six or seven trains that would circle the city. It went fast, and it was colorful~he could have watched it all day! He would say~Here it comes again, hurry mom take my picture with it!
Kimberly LOVES Bailia. Every time she sees her, she wants to be held by her. After holding her for quite some time, letting Kimberly look at the trains, Bailia said mom, my arms really hurt! Then on the way home she said my arms are going to hurt a lot when I'm older! The boys asked why? She said well, I'll be a mom and they have to do that ALL day! The Palm Hotel, with Elvis rocking his guitar and people dancing in their poodle skirts, makes me smile! Then there's the picture show! A drive in movie that really changes the picture~awesome. Next to that is the Flamingo hotel~so cute! And of course, Jdog snapped a picture of the house that had the American flag waving in its front yard.
I loved the McDonald's building, with its "Burgers 15 cents" sign, and its bright golden arches, made it very eye catching. I may hate the food, but in a village it is adorable!
On the ice there were people really skating, sledders were sledding down a snowy hill at super fast speeds, and the houses and restaurants lights were glowing. Grandma Johnson and the boys tried to take it all in!
We also enjoyed seeing the Harley Davidson place. Jdog has a gym meet next to the real Harley Davidson up north every year, so it was cool to see it miniaturized!
The Krispie Kreme doughnut shop, sitting next to the Campbell soup restaurant was also a favorite! Look how cure the Krispy Kreme van is, and the detail on the people enjoying their soup! After stopping for soup and doughnuts, why not head over to Applebees, or St Nick's Toy Shop!
I gave the camera to Jdog, to get the village from his perspective too. Koda wanted to be lifted higher, so I hoisted him up & Jdog wanted to take our picture. After taking it, Koda said something I am famous for saying "just one more picture", so J got ready to take one more picture of us. Just before he snapped the picture, Koda turned and kissed me. Oh, how I love that boy!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Still trying to cath up! 12/22/2010
We headed over to the cannery with Grandma and Grandpa Williams to help them can a bunch of food storage, and to get a few things for us. We have never been, and the kids loved it! As soon as we finished they said~ When can we go again?!
It is a yearly tradition for me to take the kids to the Nutcracker. It is becoming a yearly tradition for Kenna to come with us too. We didn't get a picture with Kate~the little party girl~this year, but we loved watching her! It makes it even more exciting to watch when you know someone in the play!
Kenna and Jake came over to play and the kids decided to give them their Christmas presents. I consider myself lucky to have one picture with Jake and Koda~they really didn't want a single picture taken!
Jdog had a VERY specific Christmas shopping list for his "Best Friends" ~ A junior size basketball for Kate, a regular size basketball for Kaden, and a pair of earrings for Kenna. She loved them, and they looked beautiful! I actually want a pair for myself!
It is a yearly tradition for me to take the kids to the Nutcracker. It is becoming a yearly tradition for Kenna to come with us too. We didn't get a picture with Kate~the little party girl~this year, but we loved watching her! It makes it even more exciting to watch when you know someone in the play!
Kenna and Jake came over to play and the kids decided to give them their Christmas presents. I consider myself lucky to have one picture with Jake and Koda~they really didn't want a single picture taken!
Jdog had a VERY specific Christmas shopping list for his "Best Friends" ~ A junior size basketball for Kate, a regular size basketball for Kaden, and a pair of earrings for Kenna. She loved them, and they looked beautiful! I actually want a pair for myself!
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