$2 Dollar Shirts

I got stoked when I found some christmas shirts for 2 bucks. So we all got some, the sizes were limited, and maybe a few were a little gay, but it was still fun!


Jaleese and I noticed that we cordinated, so a pic was needed ;)

Christmas Pics

We had a great Christmas, and Calvin was a very lucky boy. He got a batman car from katelyn, his Trio Batcave from Grandma, a batman fishing pole, books, Moon Dough, movies, and mommy searched high and low for a giant "Breaky Man" otherwise known as Fantastic Four's the Thing. Calvin first spotted a giant ceramic Thing at a gift shop in Spokane. He had a giant melt down over the fact that we refused to buy the $50 ceramic. A. It was ceramic, not really play worthy. B. Sorry kid, I love you but $50 bucks is more than I spend on a just because gift ;) So I searched and searched for something comparable, and I think I found the only available one. He was stoked! Thank goodness!!! Santa also brought Calvin the Dragon house he had been begging for for 6 months. So it was a good day!
Carter, Calvin and Uncle Dane (Can you see the love?)

Bug and Adele

4th Ann Morrison Fireworks...Part 2

I could explain this picture, but why bother...

Bug's B-Day

We also got to spend Bug's birthday with her at The Brick Oven.

Bug's Meet

In Utah, we got to go to Bug's meet. Calvin loves watching her race. Bug did awesome as usual, even though it was bitter cold and sooooo windy.

Jaleese and Calvin. He adores these girls so much!

This is one of Bug's adorable coaches. I think he's 90. He told us he thought Bug could be the fastest runner on the team, if she would just obey the rule of 7.

Christmas Day

Christmas morning started off with Calvin coming downstairs to see his stockings and unwrapping our gifts. It was so fun seeing him so excited about Christmas this year, although the present unwrapping was a little painful since he just wanted to play with whatever he unwrapped instead of continuing the process.

We had Will's family over for breakfast and had a great time, then afterwards we went to my mom's for presents and Christmas dinner. It was a wonderful Christmas and we all felt so very blessed.

Someone was a little excited about his candy cane!

My favorite gift I got Will, was a "Beard" hat, so that he would have no more beard growing excuses. I can't say that he totally shared the love, but at least he found it humorous. My discontent for facial hair has been deeply rooted since I was a little girl. For some reason, I've always associated facial hair with murders and rapists.

Calvin had instant love for his Mr. Freeze...little did he know what was yet to come.

Jill, Calvin and Jaleese trying to hide from me so Calvin wouldn't have to take a nap.

After the nap we did presents at my mom's.

As you can see, some could hardly contain their excitement...

Others were a little bit more enthusiastic.

Calvin carefully inspecting his "superhero" shoes.

When you get older, you don't always get fun toys for Christmas. Good thing Calvin shared, so that my mom, Jill and I could explore our inner child.

And Calvin was elated by his very Batman christmas...in his eyes, life simply could not get better than this.

Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve, we have a tradition of homemade pizza, games and of course a little something to get us all into the Christmas spirit. After dinner, Santa Claus tried to come visit Calvin. It didn't go over so well. He immediately took off running, refused to look at him, and told Santa to go to church (that is where he saw Santa the first time).

Since my older nephew and nieces wouldn't comply (apparently Santa just isn't cool for those between the ages of 18 and 22), Jill and I attempted to show Calvin how nice Santa was. He got me a present :)


Unfortunately, it didn't help Calvin feel better about the situation.

After the Santa trauma was over with we continued the festivies with Christmas stories, songs, and opening gifts.

Gardens Aglow

We decided to all go check out the Idaho Botanical Garden's "Gardens Aglow" this year. The Last time I went, Calvin was still baking in my tummy. It was pretty awesome as usual. The pictures don't do it justice. Besides amazing lights, they have Santa Claus, reindeer, and the best hot chocolate I have ever tasted.

Will, Calvin, Me and Prancer.

Calvin and Darron got into a snowball fight. Calvin really got into it.

Bug, Jaleese, Jill, Darron

Jaleese, Dallan, Bug

Lucky Peak

Dall's first time wakeboarding in 4 years, goes out and does this...

My Bro

Calvin, Jaleese, and Jacque

Declan

Jaleese, Jacque, and Bug

This baby had the time of his life, spent all day on the boat, and enjoyed every minute of it.

Dane and Jacque

Photo bomber, bug, me, Jaleese and Jacque

Me and my cutie patootie!

Aghhhh, a child molestor has my son!

Jill and Calvy

Me and my hair when the boat is not moving, and Bugster.

I love this little head so much! He loved everything about being in the boat.

Smarty pants Poopster, put up the parking break way too far...we lost the race home :(