Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Christmas & New Year's


Payton, "Well it's an M&M - but kind of creepy to eat candy that has legs and a santa hat."

Christmas tradition gets our family with the cousins all dressed up and ready to act out the Nativity scene. Payton got to be one of the Shepherds.

The boys in their Christmas jammies

Christmas morning - and yes that is a potty seat!

Checking out what's in the stocking... no candy this year (Daddy is a big believer in waiting to give kids candy)

Nummy, my first candy bar - hmm. So we were distracted - taking pictures and otherwise looking at our gifts when we suddenly realized Payton saying "Nummy" over and over again. He found a Twix out of Mommy's stocking and had bit right through the wrapper. Daddy was nice and let him have half of the miniature candy bar - a reward for creative discovery!

Who says grown men can't play in children's hamster tunnels? Payton loves to try and hide in his tunnels.

Our musical child - ok not really all that musically inclined - but he sure loves to dance and to try and make music!

Megans cousin Agnes came to visit with her boyfriend Steven - all the way from Holland (Netherlands, or Dutchies as we call them) Agnes accidentally taught Payton to smell shoes - WHOOPS!

Payton's best friend cousin Kayden - the two are nearly inseparable - and equally mischievous when they aren't being watched!

Payton has started catching on to the idea of folding your arms and bowing your head during prayers. Being quiet and closing his eyes are still concepts he is working on!

Ottoman Storage = great place to keep your kids! No, not really - but Payton sure likes to play in there.

I love my Mommy!! Payton gives the best "squishes"

I love my Daddy!! Daddy loves the Payton "squishes"