Christmas morning...

Our tree this year...

It is huge...10 ft.  I LOVE it.  I decorated it all myself, it was the quite the workout.  I forgot to take a pic of presents under the tree....darn it.

Sawyer was up way before Clayton.  I finally had to go upstairs and make some noise!!!!  It was killing me.

I didn't do a very good job of taking pics this year...  The boys got a TON of cool stuff.

Sawyer like the wrapping...

and eating paper....

Look you can see his two teeth....and all of his hair!!  It is blonde....how do I have blue eyed-blonde children?

Those lips and eyelashes....I am obsessed with my baby....i know!

We went over to my parents for brunch....After all the presents were open...C had a gift outside!

he wasn't quite sure what it was...

a basketball hoop.  He was so excited and can't wait for it to be put up when it is nice outside!!!

We had  a great day....full of relaxing and hanging out with family.  Now time to find a place for all these things at home!!!

Christmas Eve 2013

Sawyer was really tired today watching me cook!  Clayton always feel asleep in his high chair....this is the first time for this guy!

Sawyer and Old Papa.  He loves his Old Papa.  He comes to visit Sawyer every Wednesday when Patty watches him....you can tell.  They are buddies.

The kids talking about the fireplace and how Santa comes through the chimney...."but how does he do that with a fire going?"

Audrey eating a beef short rib.  What a good eater...Clayton would never eat that.

Can you see his excitement?

my boys...

the grands!  Audrey (2), Clayton (5), Sawyer (8.5 months), and Marin (4.5)

me and my boys...

Sawyer Tate...I could eat him up.

what a fun night with these crazys!

We got home late...but made sure to put the reindeer food out and cookies and hot cocoa for Santa!

C was so excited this year.  

Seriously, this is the best part about Christmas is watching the kids!!!!  Lots of magic today.

Clayton's Christmas Party at School!

Clayton begged for me to come to his Christmas Party at school.  They have a lot of parties, but I figured this would be the most fun...since I love Christmas so much.  

I always thought I would be the Mom who was president of the PTA and helped in my kids classes all the time....well those dreams went out the window now being a working mom.  It was a lot of fun, but I think I am meant to work and not plan Pre K parties.....haha.  It got a little crazy at times.

Getting ready to sit and open presents.  (Google + added the snow....fun!)

C playing with his buddies. 

Presents!?!?

C got a metal slinky.  He was so excited.  I couldn't believe all the presents these kids got, what fun.

Olivia's mom made these awesome juice boxes.

Each kid got got to take home 3 dozen cookies...yummo!

It was a great party.  I feel so blessed being able to send Clayton to Trinity Lutheran for PreK.  They are learning all about Jesus and the reason for the season!  I am glad I got to leave work for a couple hours to attend.

Random pics...

Sawyer hated the hat at first, then loved it.....ha.

Sawyer did great at his first restaurant for my Dad's 60th bday!

My two boys helping me get ready in the morning....wouldn't have it any other way.

Sawyer drinking his bottle.  Love him to pieces.  I can't believe he is almost 9 months old!

The Polar Express!

We made it!!!  We left Sawyer at home with Aunt Taylor b/c I think he is on the verge of an ear infection or something...I think it will be a rough night for me later!  We have an excited boy!!

The hobo was trying to take Clayton's ticket....he was acting kinda scared....It was NOT Uncle Matt this weekend, so maybe that is why he was confused.

 He didn't give up his ticket.  :-)

So excited to board!

Talking to Santa and getting his bell.  Clayton is so into Christmas this year...it is so fun!!

Another great Polar Express.  It was so magical as always!  I love this tradition.  I wish Sawyer could have been with us.