Christmas and New Years 2011

Christmas Eve

I decided to make the big Christmas Eve dinner a couple of days before so I could actually enjoy the night. We had hoagies instead. The kids got to pick out what chips and drinks they wanted.

After dinner we went to look at Christmas lights.

When we got back we acted out the Nativity story.

We let them open one present on Christmas Eve.
Halle- Littlest Pet Shop
Noah- Sound Machine (I hope it helps him sleep better)
Caden- Lego Batman for the Wii

Christmas Morning

Noah and I are still a little tired.

They were very excited to see what Santa brought them!
Caden got- a scooter, Legos, Mario Kart set, Battleship, Wheel of Fortune for the Wii, and books.
Halle got- a Furreal Kitty, Princess Squinkies, a Squinkies game, a scooter, Nickelodeon Wii Fit, ballerina doll, and books.
I think they were most excited for the toothbrushes in their stockings.
Noah got- a Noah's Ark toy and books.

We got to play with toys before we went to Grandma's and Grandpa's house.

Noah loves his Oscar the Grouch

Christmas at the Hendrickson's

Noah and Landon are 2 month's apart, but they are almost the same size.

Norma gave a lesson about the birth of Jesus.

We love to open presents!

Christmas at the Eyre's

The kids loved their presents...

Me and my cute sisters with our scarves. We are so stylish!

NEW YEAR'S EVE

We had a little party at our house for New Year's Eve. There was a lot of food, fun, and family. Heather and Adam and their kids came and my parents and Emily came.

We played a lot of Michael Jackson Dance for the Wii. I definitely dominated at Thriller.

We decided to celebrate at 10:30 because that seemed like a good time. We toasted and drank our Martinelli's . My kids actually made it to midnight so we celebrated then too. It was a fun night!

4 months old!

Noah turned 4 months old on December 12th.

Here are his stats:
Weight- 14 lbs. 2 oz.- 34th percentile
Height- 24.5 in.- 35th percentile
Head- 16.75- 59th percentile

He is the sweetest boy ever! He loves when anyone gives him attention. When he feels like he's being neglected, he'll definitely let you know. He's loves to be held and cuddled and tickled. I love his crazy hair and chubby little legs!

Yesterday he rolled over for the first time! He is very proud of his new trick. I can't believe how fast he is growing up. I want to slow time down so I can enjoy every minute with him. We love you Noah!!

This and That

Our Sunday Best

I will be very excited next year when we go back to 11:00 church.
It's so hard getting everyone ready by 9:00.

Here's Caden's GQ pose...

My cute kiddos

Our attempt at a family portrait.
Can you tell we were bored one Sunday?

Swimming

I put the kids in swimming lessons while Caden was out of school. He is off track from Thanksgiving to New Years so I needed something for them to do so we didn't drive each other bonkers. They did such a good job! I was scared because Caden hates to go under water, but he loved it. I think I'll put them in swimming every time he's off track. It's a good thing to learn.

Noah is such a cute baby! He's getting quite the personality.
I love watching him learn new things.

Sisterly love...

Grandpa Belliston's Birthday

Grandpa B's Birthday was back in September so I'm a little slow adding the pictures.

Here's all the grand kids and great grand kids that were at the party.

My family with Grandma and Grandpa B.
I can't believe how little Noah was.

Grandma Eyre with Noah

Belliston Family Christmas Party

We had the big family Christmas Party yesterday. I forgot to get the camera out so we don't have a lot to show for it. Karen did a great job hosting it! It was a lot of fun seeing everyone and the games were awesome!

Lucas REALLY liked the scarves...

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOODNIGHT!

Happy 4th Birthday Halle!

Halle turned 4 years old!

About Halle:
Favorite food- grapes
Favorite color-pink
Favorite shows- Curious George, Word World
Favorite thing to do- play with Jacklinn, Maren, and Leah

She was very excited to be spotlighted at preschool!

Halle chose to go to Burger King for her Birthday lunch.
(Lucas and I were glad that it wasn't McDonald's)

Opening presents...

She was one happy girl!

The Birthday cake

Noah turned 3 months old!

My skeleton children
(Gracie gave Halle some pajamas so now they can all match)