Christmas in Texas

We decided to be brave (or stupid as some might say!) and drive to Texas for Christmas instead of flying. We took 2 days to drive down, stayed for 6 nights, and then took another 2 days to drive home. I think Andy and I agree that the trip went much better than we ever expected! We hit very little bad weather along the way and the boys did surprisingly well in the car. We had a great week in Texas playing with family and friends. We made a trip to Bass Pro Shop to see Santa on Christmas Eve. They always have fun stuff set up for the kids to see and do.

I'm pretty sure Alex could stand there all day playing with the race cars.

Boys and their toys!

Weston's first carousel ride

Alex did a great job telling Santa what he wanted for

Christmas this year.

And another classic Santa picture for the record books!

Christmas Preschool Performance

Alex's preschool class put on a fun performance of Christmas songs in December. He did a great job of singing along!

Alex and Jenna were excited about their gifts from their teachers.

Walking Weston

I forgot I had some videos on my other camera that I meant to post a couple of weeks ago. Weston really started to pick up on walking over the long Thanksgiving weekend and has been getting steadier ever since. Here comes trouble!

Choo Choo Bob's

Yesterday was the triple birthday bash to celebrate Alex's, Henry's, and Wyatt's birthdays. We went to a very fun train store in St. Paul, called Choo Choo Bob's, that has a play area full of train tables and a party room. Everyone had a fun morning. Happy birthday, boys!

Wes loved the train tables too!

Henry, Claire, and Wyatt

Claire and Alex

Aubrey

The birthday boys!

Steph and Garrett

Happy 4th Birthday, Alex!

Here is Alex enjoying his birthday present from Mom, Dad, and Weston. We even had some weather nice enough that he could go outside and try it out. Alex did a great job on his big boy bike. I'm sure he will be flying on it this summer. Happy birthday to one awesome four year old!

Birthday Celebration #1

We kicked off Alex's birthday celebration with a party at the farm. He requested a Packer party with cheese pizza, orange juice, and a red cake. All wishes were granted and we had a nice family celebration.

Happy Thanksgiving

We had a nice Thanksgiving at the farm this year. I was thankful to spend it with my wonderful family.  I was thankful no one came down with the stomach flu despite us all being exposed to it. I was thankful Mary made a wonderful dinner and I didn't have to cook. And I was really thankful that Weston didn't scream 99% of the time like he did last year!

Family game of Bingo. 

Alex took his number calling duties very seriously.

There's nothing like a good round of wrestling after 

eating a huge meal!

Classic!

Making Christmas trees with Aunt Sara