Christmas and more!

I don't even know where to begin when trying to describe our Holidays this year. The word 'Chaotic' definitely comes to mind though. The Thursday night before Christmas we celebrated at my mom's house where Kylie was spoiled rotten with toys from Polly Pockets, Squinkies, Craft projects, a Leapster Explorer and more. Even I got spoiled with the surprise of a Kindle, and a gift card to a very 'swanky' movie theater. Unfortunately, we found out that morning that Beck had an ear infection, so he stayed home with dad in hopes that he could rest up for our day of travel the following afternoon.

Beck did pretty well on the plane ride with me, but unfortunately, Ky and J's flights were delayed getting in, making it a grand total of almost 10 hrs. of flying for them! (gotta love using free southwest tickets!) A day later, J was at the doctors in Pitt after being up all night with Kylie, who had decided she didn't want Beck to get all the attention and ended up with an ear infection herself. What FUN!!!

Even with all the sickness and delayed flights, it was amazing to spend time with family, and watch Kylie hang out with her cousin Jacob, whom she LOVES! Here are a couple pictures from various activities!

Kylie and Jacob just being strange =)

Love this picture of the two cousins resting with Papap...

Uncle Keith and Casey with the kiddos...

Group shot...

Kylie and Jacob in Papap's Workshop putting together some of their Christmas Goodies...

An amazing dinner and time away from the kids! J's parents surprised us with a night in Pitt. at a restaurant with an AMAZING VIEW!

View from our table at dinner!

Kylie outside sledding..

Getting ready for a winter walk in the woods...

Beck playing with his toys...

Ready to open gifts...

I think Beck's fave. part of the trip was dancing and watching Uncle Keith play his guitar! This kid LOVES music!

It's the thought that counts...

Jason was determined to do a gingerbread house with Kylie this year, since she enjoyed it so much a couple years ago. We borrowed my mom's kit, that you make from scratch, and went to work. One could say the end result wasn't very successful. Here are a couple pics of the first attempt...

Jason, trying everything, even toothpicks to keep this poor house together...

One determined dad...

Nonetheless, Kylie enjoyed decorating the trees and gingerbread people...

Rolling out the dough before things started to go down hill...

While in Pitt visiting J's family, luckily his mom came to the rescue and Kylie was able to fully enjoy a successful gingerbread making experience...

The final product...

Kylie hard at work, trying to decide what to put where...

It was a group effort...

Beck takes Daddy to music class...

Beckham has recently learned what the word, 'ouchie' means. so now, anytime he hurts himself, he puts his hands to his head and says, 'ouch'...its pretty funny.

This week some friends of ours came over for a quick mid-week play date. Here is Ky and Sophia playing makeup. in the end, their faces were both covered in lip gloss...yuck! but they had a blast!

Beck showing his friend Jesse how the music table works...

This week, Jason took Thursday off to come and check out Beck's 'Cherish music together' class that I've been taking him to the past couple of months. Here are a couple pics of the two of them throughout class. As you can imagine, it wasn't an ideal setting for Jason, but he was a trooper, and I'm just glad he was able to see the joy it brings my lil' man.

Putting the bells up...

Jammin' out with dad!

sitting on the drum, like he knows he's not suppose to...

Ky's Christmas Program

Beckham, who would much rather be outside, regardless of the temp, than stuck inside...

How's that for a face?

This past week we had a neighbor watch Beck so Jason and I could both attend Kylie's Christmas Program. We had been working diligently for two months on her one line she had to recite. She did a great job on their dance, knew all the hand motions, and did wonderful saying her lines. You could tell the teachers were worried about them speaking loud enough, because they all grabbed the microphone when it was their turn and yelled....seriously, there is nothing like listening to 22 screechy 4 yr. old voices yell into a microphone. You couldn't decipher 90% of what was said, but still, she had a blast!

Kylie is third from the right...and yes, she's the only one who's in a jean skirt and tights b/c she refused to wear jeans...what can i say, she is def. my kid.

This is the younger two's class, who came out dancing, dressed as dalmations, to 'who let the dogs out'. it was so cute i had to take a picture
The stage...
Before heading backstage to be with her classmates

Very excited about her special night.

Life in pictures...

Kylie is getting involved in the 'snowball fight' that took place at Gateway Community Church's first annual Family Christmas Party. We had a blast!

Even Beck had fun crawling around and throwing a couple.

The kiddos in their p.j.s waiting on some popcorn and hot chocolate!

Mommy's kisses

This look makes me laugh..i believe kylie said something funny...

A daddy's job is never done...

Beck found the wrapper of an icecream bar in the trash and decided he wasn't done with it, but he couldn't get it back out...

My main man =)

After a snack..and by the looks on Beck's face, guessing it was something chocolate-y

Getting ready for church one Sunday morning...

Ready to be santa's helper this year!