Winter Getaway

We were lucky enough to be able to join Chad on his last business trip to California. Because he and his brother Craig work for the same company, Kristi and I were able to turn their work trip into our own little vacation! We had a blast taking the kids to Disneyland, California Adventures, and the beach.

It ended up that all the Colyar grandkids were there the same week. We tried to meet up with Jackson but we never could make it work, we were bummed. Oh well, now we will just have to go again! The weather was great for the most part. We did get caught in some rain at times but our stroller covers worked wonders, and Kristi and I lost our pride and put on our plastic ponchos.

Luke thought he was so awesome that he got to drive a big car.

Blake can never get enough of the beach!

The beach cave we found at Laguna Beach.

The boys on the Tea Cups. I have never heard them laugh so hard!

Luke loved meeting all the characters! Blake has never liked anyone or anything in costume. But he was a good sport and joined the group for photos.

Toy Story Mania. One of Luke's favorite rides.

He's a Skier

Blake loves everything about the snow. I mentioned to Chad that he should take Blake skiing sometime this winter. Blake overheard the conversation and has been begging to go ever since. One of the perks of me having a job where I do, is that I have access to corporate ski passes, this makes it much easier to take a 6 year old skiing when it's already paid for.

Thursday we let Blake ditch school and head up to the slopes. The plan was for Chad and Blake to go try things out and then I would meet them up there for lunch and then bring Blake home... hoping he would last a half day. When I got up to the resort Blake was so excited to show me his skills! He was doing great. Chad was sending him down the hills all by himself. I thought for sure he would have been coming down between Chad's legs. I guess he's a natural! He could even get off the chair lift without falling...something I still can't do!

After lunch I told Blake it was time to leave, that way Chad could have a half day to actually enjoy his ski day. That did not go over well and Blake refused to come home with me. He was not done skiing. So I left them thinking they would be home shortly after me. Well to my surprise they stayed until the lifts closed! Blake had a blast and keeps asking when he can go again.

Christmas 2009

We had so much fun as a family during the holidays. It was sad to see it end. It's been an adjustment for Blake to get back into the swing of school. He did not like that his Christmas break ended so fast.

Making Gingerbread houses at Grandmas with Savannah.
Sugar cookies on Christmas Eve

Luke loved frosting the cookies then licking the knife and going back in for more frosting. He was able to score his own bowl of frosting and knife that no one else wanted to touch!

Blake was the official cookie cutter.

The boys were very excited that they got to open a present on Christmas Eve. Blake still has not figured out that the one they open on Christmas Eve has always and will always be PJ's. He was a little disappointed that it was not something fun.

Luke never looked up from his train set. He didn't open another gift that morning. Blake was left to open all his gifts and Luke's. Blake thought that was awesome.

The one thing Blake asked for was an electric scooter. He couldn't believe he actually got one. Too bad the weather isn't nicer and he could ride it more.

Blake got a dart tag game, and apparently this guy takes his tag very seriously. He didn't care that I happened to be in the way of his target (Blake)...he took my head off anyway. They included goggles for a reason, these darts will take your eye out!

First time for everything

Yesterday the boys and I went to visit my parents. The girls decided that we would all go shopping. I had planned on taking my boys with us but my dad insisted that they stay and hang out with him. No worries right? My dad seems like a responsible adult. He has watched my kids before. So we girls left.

We returned a few hours later with this conversation when we walked in the door.

Me: Dad how did it go?
Dad: Good. I took the boys sledding.
Me: Wow. I bet they loved it.
Dad: Um, yeah...
Me: What did Luke think? He has never been before.
Dad: He liked it until he crashed.
Me:What??

Then he let me see Luke...

Me: What happened?
Luke: A bush hit me!
Dad: He can't really steer a sled yet I guess.
Me: Why didn't you ride with him Dad?
Dad: Are you kidding, that hill was way to steep for me!

Let Christmas Break Begin...

These two had no idea what was coming for them today. It started out with smiles but didn't end that way! But my house is pretty darn clean!! Thanks for being my personal slaves today boys.

Life

• We sold our house, then just a few days before we were suppose to pack up and move out the buyers decided to back out...good thing their earnest money was there to cushion the blow!
• Luke has decided that he will only wear pajamas now. But not just any, they have to be the full zip feet kind. So everyday we have a huge blow up trying to get him dressed for the day. And to make matters worse he will only take a nap if I put him back in the pj's. So if you see us out and about and he is not dressed don't judge me!
• Poor Chad thinks he is now a house wife. He has done nothing but cook, do the laundry, cleans the house, run the errands, and go to work all day. I am such a slacker.
• Blake has been on my case everyday to get our house ready for Christmas. He thinks we are the only people out there that don't have anything up yet...maybe we are. First, I hate putting up the tree. Putting the lights on frustrates me more then anything! Then it's just a lot of stuff and my house is already small. So after about 2 days of Christmas up I am ready to take it down.

Halloween

We had a great Halloween this year. Blake wanted to be the same thing he was last year which was great, besides the fact that his costume scares me. Luke was Batman and loved it. He thought he looked so cool and kept checking himself out in the mirror. The boys had so much fun trick-or-treating. I was surprised how much Luke got into it. He tried his best to keep up with the big kids.