Christmas with Mimi Sharon and Pop

For some reason, I did not get many pictures this evening! 

I think I let the real photographers work their magic. 

It was all wrapping paper and sticky fingers anyway!

A fun time was had by all.  Especially me.  Because I got a Kindle Fire.   

Kim and myself

Kim, myself, and Amber

Ooh.  Finn McMissile!

Leyton, Pop, and Redding reviewing the 2012 calendar

Redding was not feeling well this evening and I am pretty sure he was responsible for making everyone sick.  Yep, everyone.  Kid germs are powerful things!

Post-Christmas Christmas Celebration with Family

Since we went to Alabama after Christmas this year, we celebrated a bit late. 

It was quite nice without so much hustle and bustle. 

Uncle Randy helping with the remote control car

Redding in his "transformer" costume that Uncle Randy made for him. 
Yep, there was Styrofoam everywhere!

Action Shot!

Leyton loved the attention that he got from cousin Amber!

Randi-Shae (Why don't I have a picture of Cutie-Patootie Ms. Bonnie?!)

"But, why, why, can't I have another candy cane??"

Time to unwrap!

Loving the footed pajamas that Nana got for Amber and DJ!

Later that same day...

We spent Christmas day evening with our friends (and neighbors) Yogi, Gill, and Lilly.  Gill's sister, Karin, was in town from England so we had quite a fun bunch.  We brought along our vegan Christmas dishes and they provided us with many other yummy (and vegan, too) dishes.  Especially the brussels sprouts, they were phenomenal.  My vegan pumpkin pie, tofurkey, and broccoli "cheese" casserole were fabulous as well. 

A fun time was had by all. 

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Lilly opening her pony

Karin entertaining the kiddos. 

(Three kids and three glasses of wine... but I can promise you, they weren't for them!)

Check out Redding in this picture!  Love it!

When you have three kids under the age of five, there are bound to be accidents!

Puzzle Time!

Later, back at the Thomas house...

Leyton has caused another man to become an addict!

Karin, Gill, and Jen

We are all geared up for game night.

Santa Visits!

The boys are obsessed with anything Cars. 

They are especially excited about getting new Cars 2 stuff to add to their collection.

Leyton's new love. 

The Wii (Thank you Mimi and Geep). 

More specific...MarioKart.

He goes comatose when he turns it on. 

I am not sure if he remembers to blink. 

He is definitely on a time limit.  

He is quite good though.  He can beat me any day of the week!

 

And Redding, lounging, enjoying his "dried out oatmeal".

(It is Christmas, anything goes!) 

Don't ask...it is one of his favorite things to eat for breakfast!

Enjoying the beautiful weather.

Redding's new Toy Story scooter

Leyton riding his new bike. 

We hope to have those training wheels gone soon!

Christmas Eve

In years past, our Christmas Eve has been filled.  Completely. 

This year we stayed home.  That is not to say that we did not miss our family but it was nice.  It was nice to be able to make our own messes and not worry about it.  It was nice for Santa to be able to visit at home.  Very nice. Santa does not like having to transport presents to Alabama. 

Unwrapping gifts from Aunt LaLa and Uncle James

And pretending like we are dinosaurs.  Gotta love the imagination. 

ROLL TIDE! 

Woo Hoo!  Fish Pillows! 

The boys love them and they have become a fixture on their beds. 

Aunt Laura and Uncle James know how to pick great gifts. 

And now unwrapping their plasma car from Richard and Susan.  Fun!

Christmas with Mimi and Geep

Merry Christmas!

MONSTER TRUCKS! 

Uh, not sure what I am supposed to do with that yet...

Geep, open your presents...