Grandma Pam''s

We all love going to Grandma Pam's house! I love spending time chatting and the boys love playing with the big boys. Mac and Dom are always so awesome to let Alexander and Jaxon "play" video games with them. They really play for them and let Alex and Jax think they are playing. We are so blessed to have the entire Visser family in our lives, we love all of them so much.

My Alien!

Jaxon took finger painting to a whole new level when he decided to face and arm paint too.
"Look Mom, I am an alien!"
It would have not been such a big deal but the paint he was using was acrylic paint not just good old wash off finger paint. Alexander had been a great big brother and climbed up high to get this special green paint for this little brother. This is the reason I took the pictures of my little alien in the shower. He is one cute creature!

Boxing in the basement

Our boys love to go down in the basement with Dad and play boxing. The other night our friend Janis and her son Jansen came over to play with the boys. Jaxon could not wait to show Jansen his Daddy's boxing gloves. Jansen was really excited to put on the gloves and play box too. Jason was the coach and after giving a few pointers he found himself the target of a boxing attack. Everyone had a great time and lots of exercise!

Care Bear Fun

The other night we had dinner with the Harding family. Ian made the most delicious meal, he is a great cook. The boys love going over there to play with Jacob and Paisley. Paisley is Alexander's "girlfriend". He knew it was love when he saw her care bear collection. She even had a care bear movie they watched while using their care bears for pillows.

Holiday Fun

Lighting the Menorah in costumes created by the boys.

Darth Vader and Star Trooper costumes from Lala.
Tio gave the boys an "awesome" race track
Alexander's marble run from Santa

Spiderman and Lighting McQueen!

Money from Nana for Hanukkah!

Decorating cookies from Aunt Shirley

Alexander made his own Menorah

We have had such a great holiday break.  It is so fun to celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas, it seems like everyday has been a party.  We have decorated cookies, played games, opened presents, played with our favorite friends.  

Santa visited and left his had prints in our chimney again.  He really loved the carrots and apple juice Alexander left out for him.  Alex thought that Santa would be full of cookies and would need some "healthy" food for his muscles.  Mema had a sleep over on Christmas eve and the boys woke her up by imitating her loud whistle.  (They use a high pitch squeal that is more cute and funny than anything.)  We are so lucky to have her close to us.  

We missed our Nana and Poppie, but we thought of them all the time.  They sent the best presents.  Jaxon kept asking if Poppie was going to come down the chimney with Santa.  Maybe next year, right Poppie?

Tio brought the boys an awesome race track that they loved.  They really enjoyed playing with him too.

Lala came over to bring the boys Star Wars costumes but the boys were most excited just to play with her.  We love her so much.  She even made me cry with excitement over the gift she gave to Jason and me.  Thanks a bunch Lala.

We love our family and friends and hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday.  We are so blessed to have such a wonderful and healthy family.  We look forward to the New Year!

Hanukkah Party at Alex's school

Alexander had a Hanukkah party in his class at school.  The children sang songs for the parents, played games and had delicious treats.  Alexander decorated a plate and wrapped it with paper he made himself.  It was such a fun surprise.  We love his school, class, teachers and friends.  

Tattoos

Jaxon received batman tattoos from his friend Kolton this year for Christmas.  He had to put all of them on at once.  He did share 2 of the 12 with Alexander.   I am hoping he gets his feel of tattoos before he is 3 so he won't want them when he is 16.  (I can dream, right?)