More Christmas....

I mean, he is SO CUTE when he's playing with his train table.

Doing a puzzle with Grandpa.

Opening presents. Thomas?! Really???
Showing Grandpa his new train table.
Right after they walked down the stairs. Griffy was in heaven!
Really? How cute is that??

Christmas Eve

Well, Saturday night all the Smith adults went out for a nice dinner for Lana (Grandma's) birthday. It was a FANTASTIC dinner, however just as I was getting ready Griffin puked all over the carpet. GREAT. I had totally thought we dodged the puke bullet that was going around. Boy was I WRONG. Grandma Sarah came and stayed with them so we could still enjoy our night out.

I was up with him pretty much all night, although he was done puking, his tummy was a mess and he was up a lot. By the next day he was still sleepy but much more himself. We all maintained basic health through Christmas eve...

Christmas eve working a puzzle.

Taking a bath.
Getting his jammies on. He's such a ham.

Eating popcorn and watching Christmas Vacation.

Doesn't she have the sweetest face! I know everyone thinks she's me, but those are Smith ears and a Smith nose. McGinley eyes I suppose.
Who couldn't love this kid, I mean, REALLY?!
Writing her letter for Santa and getting the cookies ready.

Xmas eve everyone came over here. I had to work but got home a little after 7. We had soup and treats and watched Christmas Vacation and then got to work setting up the aquarium and the train table. Christmas day I got Griffin's puking and pretty much stayed in bed ALL day. :( That night about midnight Mira started up to ruin Sunday too. It' s not been the Christmas we dreamed of, but everyone got just what they wanted and they're happy.

These pics are from my new camera. It's great!! I am still having a bit of trouble figuring out why I get blurry pictures because when I look up the name of the camera and blurry pics, everything says that NEVER happens. haha. User error I guess.

More xmas eve and xmas morning pics to come....not many because of the illness....the main excitement for today is the aquarium we just got fish for! It's awesome!!!

Sad News

So- apparently there is something wrong with my memory stick for the camera and I'm unable to get pictures off of it. Therefore- I am done taking pictures until Christmas when I'm supposed to get a new camera. I know this is devastating to you!!! It's only 5 days. We can make it!

Not too much going on- we went to see Brooks' extended family this weekend for their Christmas celebration. It was a good time- it had been a really long time since I had been able to go back and see everyone. The kids had a blast, of course, with all of the kids that come along with a huge family. I'm blessed with social children. We were all really tired when we got home and went pretty much right to bed. The kids are at school today so hopefully I'll get Christmas presents bought and wrapped!! We'll see!

Tonight B and I are going to the pet store to pick out our new aquarium that Santa will bring for the kids. I'm actually really excited!! It's been a long time since I've had a pet to dote on so I'm looking forward to taking care of the fish :)

Fun

Painting- beautiful. They love to paint. Watercolors aren't too annoying...

Mira actually does pretty well!
She got some stick on earrings and stick on nails in her advent box. Gorgeous.

Program

Friday night they had their preschool Christmas program. They looked really cute. It was in the auditorium at the police academy and it was pretty intimidating for them I think. Mira did absolutely nothing during her dance part which was disappointing to me...but they didn't get to practice on the stage so I guess it's understandable. Griffy did sing a bit of his songs with his class and dance around some and Mira sang hers. It was cute regardless...

Afterward.