Mexico

This year for Christmas, Keith and Debbie took all of their kids (and spouses) to Cancun Mexico. We make quite a good looking group. Jeff just cliff jumped into this beautiful water

If your thinking that we all look like drowned rats, then your right. This is the night that we got caught in a flash flood. It had been sunny all day, we then went inside and got ready for dinner. Tonight were were going to a restaurant that the concierge recommended. When we walked out of the hotel, it was raining, but not that bad, so we decided to head out.

We went to the bus stop, and didn't have to wait long for a bus. As it started to rain harder, we were comfortable and dry in the bus.

We got off at the stop that we were told to. Well it didn't take us long to figure out, that we were given poor directions. It rained harder and harder. We were completely drenched. Well after being in the rain for a while, trying to find this restaurant, and not finding it, it became our mission to find it.

Finally after asking countless people, and zig zagging through the streets of downtown Cancun, we found our restaurant. I was extremely happy that they decided to let us in. As soon as we were seated (in the back of the restaurant) I went to the bathroom, and wrung out my clothes. After that we had an enjoyable evening.

Jeff is doing his best Bay Watch impression.

This is Mindy, Me, Siomara, Debbie, and Brooke, at the market.

The view outside of our window.

We had a great time in Cancun! Thank you Keith and Debbie for taking us with you!!

Happy New Year 2009

Happy New Years!! We had a great New Years. We went to our friends house for some Rock Band, and games. Hunter and Houston had fun playing with the other kids. Unfortunately we had to leave slightly before midnight, so we were driving when it became the new year.
Good thing that with kids, you don't have to celebrate exactly at the right time. We pulled out our hats, and noise makers when we got home. The boys loved it, and we had fun.

Christmas Day

Christmas morning is my absolute favorite part of Christmas. This year Jeff and I woke the boys up. Hunter was a little confused when we first woke him up, but as soon as we mentioned that Santa had been to our house, he jumped out of bed, and was ready for the day.

Houston was just as happy as ever. This was his first Christmas, so he really didn't know what to expect. Jeff still looking sleepy, but doing a good job with the camera.
Hunter first wanted to open the present he had been eyeing under the tree, for the past two weeks. It was really big, and it was for all three boys. He told me that he really wanted it to be a super big transformer.
I don't think he was disappointed when he found out it was a fire sled. I think that picture says it all.

We have some very happy boys. Houston really likes his new hat. I think Jeff likes it even more.

Hunter with his favorite hat.

This is what Santa brought Houston. He loves it! He walks all over the house now. It won't be long until he won't need the lion anymore.

Christmas was a lot of fun! I love seeing all my friends and family. It makes you appreciate what's important in life.

With that all said, I am sooo freaking glad that Christmas comes only once a year.

Christmas Eve

It's been a really long time since I added anything to my blog, so I'm trying to make up for it now. Christmas Eve was a blast. We went to the regular Christmas parties, and enjoyed all of our families. My favorite part of Christmas Eve, was our own family tradition. Every year after all the parties are done, and we are home for the night, we start our own small party. It begins with the boys opening a present.

Of course they open the present to find brand new pajamas. Some kids might not like getting clothes for a present, but Hunter is always excited for any present. As soon as he saw what was in the box he shouted, "No, Way!!"

After the boys found their new pajamas, we then open a family present. Every year on Christmas Eve, we buy a new game. Jeff and I take turns picking out the game. This year it was: Sorry. We then make hot chocolate with lots of marshmallows, and play the game together. It's a lot more fun now, that Hunter can really play with us.

After the game, we then put out cookies for Santa, and carrots for all the reindeer. Hunter told me that Santa's favorite cookies were Oreo Cakesters.