Christmas

We had a wonderful Christmas. When the kids woke up we read the Christmas story from the Bible and then waited for Oma and Opa to come over. We had some breakfast with them and then opened some presents. The boys really enjoyed seeing what they got each other. The rest of the day was spent with the kids playing with all their new stuff. The older two love thier new Kindles (which they had to sign contracts for to follow rules) and Olivia loves her new Princess stable. Nolan loves his leapster and all his new cars. We had a wonderful visit with Oma and Opa and I especially loved the afternoon where just me and my mom got to to spend the time shopping together. I can not wait until they live close to us and can't wait to see them this summer.

Christmas Eve

We had a nice Christmas eve. In the morning Opa and the older boys and I went to the museum. It was a lot of fun and the boys loved showing Opa everything. They really liked doing the chemistry lab with him. I think Opa may have found a new job when he retires. It was nice to just get to go at the older boys pace as well and not worry about doing what will help keep the babies entertained. That evening Oma and Opa came over for our annual dinner of hor devours and we watched Polar Express. A very nice night for sure.

Cousin Christmas

One night when Oma and Opa were here we went down to Todd and Jessie's house for a Cousin Christmas. We had pizza and just hung out. The kids loved playing ping pong and then listening to the girls play their piano and violin. Its so fun to watch them all. Josiah and Carter and Tyler seem to play a lot together. Nolan and Asher play together and then Phoebe and Livi play somewhat together (as much as two 2 year old cans). So fun to watch them all grow up together!

Wrestling tournament

Carter has decided to join Tyler with wrestling this year and they both had a tournament. It would be Carter's first. Tyler got second, so we beat one kid and lost 2. Carter lost all three matched but he tried hard. It was extra fun because Oma and Opa got to join us as well. It was also so much easier with the extra help! Proud of our boys for being such good sports and trying their hardest. carter was pretty upset during his last match, but he pushed through and did his best. We couldnt ask for any more than that.

Nolan Christmas program

Nolan had his preschool Christmas program. It was very cute. Oma and Opa arrived the night before so they got to come to it too! I guess all the excitement was to much for Nolan because during the break between his class performances he fell asleep in his teachers lap! I couldn't believe it. He got back up there for his second set of songs though. Olivia also fell asleep in Justin's lap and she was snoring so loud people were turning around. Oh well, Nolan was super cute regardless!

Report cards

The boys received their report cards (they only get them at semesters up here) and we are happy to say once again we are so proud of our boys. They are doing very well in school academically, but more than that when it comes to their behavior marks, they are all great. We couldnt be prouder of our boys!

Nana and Bapa

Nana and Bapa came to town and it was a fun time as always. I had to work, but Justin took all the kids swimming at their hotel pool. Always a fun time. Then we had dinner at our house and celebrated Bapa's birthday. Justin made him a cake that looked like the golf course by their house. Bapa also brought the kids a fun Christmas hat and plays music. The kids think this is the best thing ever.

Livi and Nolan

I love Livi and Nolan's sweet relationship. Today was the first day Livi was sad after dropping off Nolan to school. It was the saddest thing. With tears in her eyes she just kept saying "I want my Nolan". I love how much they love each other. Whenever we pick Nolan up they have to give each other hugs, even before I get one. All the other moms always do a collective "awww". I hope they always have this sweet relationship.