Monday, December 31, 2012

December 2012

December was a very busy month! We had an unplanned trip to Texas at the beginning of the month for my grandmother’s funeral. Although our visit was under sad circumstances, it was nice to visit with family. After returning to Alabama we had lots of Christmas and holiday events that we attended, including Colin’s first school program, Daniel’s school program, school Christmas parties and a fun downtown Christmas festival. We also had family visit us for the holidays this year! Granddad, Mimi, Grandma Sharon, Grandpa Joe, Aunt Jennifer & Granny Zuber all came to see us for Christmas! Towards the end of the month, we took a couple of trips up to Birmingham’s McWane Science Center for the boys to play. I took them to their first IMAX – Rocky Mountain Express. They loved the movie! Looking forward to another fun year!

Daniel built an Angry Birds set-up
Daniel's Angry Birds Tower 12-7-12

Colin Playing in the Leaves
Colin Playing in the Leaves 12-8-12


What Woke Me Up One Morning
Naked Boy! 12-10-12

Colin Singing the ABCs Like a Puppy (Woof Woof Woof)

Daniel’s Awesome School Photo
Daniel's School Picture 12-14-12

Buying New Mattresses
Boys on New Mattresses 12-17-12

Teacher Christmas Gifts
Snowman Teacher Gifts 12-17-12

Friend Christmas Gifts
Christmas Treat Bags 12-17-12

Christmas Treat Bags 12-17-12

Santa Hat Brownies for Daniel’s Class
Santa Hat Brownies 12-19-12

Santa Hat Brownies 12-19-12

Colin on the Sit ‘N Spin

Christmas Card 2012
Merry Christmas 12-19-12

Reindeer Car
We saw a car with the reindeer attire and Daniel said "Mom, I would like it if OUR car was dressed up like a reindeer." Somehow I randomly found a car reindeer costume a few days later. Daniel was pretty excited. :)
Reindeer Car 12-20-12

Colin Drinking Hot Chocolate
Colin Drinking Hot Chocolate 12-24-12

Boys Decorating Cookies at Bass Pro Shops
Boys Decorate Cookies 12-24-19

Daniel’s Cookie
Boys Decorate Cookies 12-24-19

Boys in the Sled
Christmas Eve 12-24-19

Playing in “Sand” at McWane Center
McWane Science Center 12-27-12

Water Play
McWane Science Center 12-27-12

Daniel Making a Water Trap
McWane Science Center 12-27-12

Digging for Fossils
McWane Science Center 12-27-12

Digging for Dinos

Waiting for the IMAX Movie to Start
McWane Science Center 12-27-12

The Flash was TOO Bright!
McWane Science Center 12-27-12

What they bought with their Christmas money
McWane Science Center 12-27-12

McWane Science Center 12-27-12

Finished Puzzle
Completed Christmas Puzzle 12-28-12

Daniel Lifting Himself
McWane Science Center 12-29-12

Colin Ice Fishing
McWane Science Center 12-29-12

Daniel Dancing

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Christmas 2012

We had a full house for Christmas this year! It was the first time to have this many visitors at our house over the holidays - we usually are the ones travelling! Granddad, Mimi, Grandma Sharon, Grandpa Joe, Aunt Jennifer and Melissa's Granny Zuber all came to visit us. We had a great visit with everyone and had SOO many presents, they didn't even fit under the tree! To split it up, we opened some on Christmas Eve, had Santa in the morning and then opened the rest of the presents Christmas Day after lunch. Thanks for visiting everyone!

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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Daniel's Christmas Program

Tonight Daniel had his Christmas program at school. I found him a super cute red train sweater that he was very excited to wear! Sweet boy! Sorry the pictures are blurry - we were far in the back!

Daniel's Christmas Program 12-20-12

Daniel's Christmas Program 12-20-12

Daniel's Christmas Program 12-20-12

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Colin's Christmas Program

Today Colin had his first school program! He did a great job and sang with his class. Great job Colin!

Before the Program
Colin's Christmas Program 12-18-12

Waiting in the Classroom
Colin's Christmas Program 12-18-12

Dad & Daniel Waiting for the Show to Start
Colin's Christmas Program 12-18-12

Colin's Class On Stage
Colin's Christmas Program 12-18-12

Ringing Bells

Finger Play

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Downtown Christmas Festival

We took the boys downtown to a little Christmas festival. They had Santa, pictures spots, a snow machine (pictures of that didn't turn out), goodies to eat, an elf village and a train ride! The boys had so much fun playing in the little elf village, which was made up of several little wooden playhouses painting inside and out to look like the North Pole. They had a great time!

Cute Picture of the Boys
Downtown Christmas Fest 12-15-12

Daniel & Colin with Santa
Downtown Christmas Fest 12-15-12

Little North Pole Village
Downtown Christmas Fest 12-15-12

Daniel & Colin in the Toy Shop
Downtown Christmas Fest 12-15-12

Daniel in the Treat Shop
Downtown Christmas Fest 12-15-12

Colin in a Little House
Downtown Christmas Fest 12-15-12

Boys on the Train
Downtown Christmas Fest 12-15-12

Downtown Christmas Fest 12-15-12

Thursday, December 13, 2012

MGOSC December Social

The MGOSC had an amazing social function including a tour of the Alabama Governor’s Mansion and a fabulous luncheon at Hillcrest Manor. The Christmas décor at the Governor’s Mansion was absolutely beautiful. We even got to meet Mrs. Bentley, the Governor’s wife. One of the most touching aspects of the tour was located in the music room, where there was a military-themed Christmas tree decorated with red, white and blue ornaments. The tree had 175 white stars bearing the names of military men and women from Alabama who have lost their lives in service to our country. The tree was also covered in beautiful blue ornaments stating “Home of the Free… Because of the Brave” and Mrs. Bentley invited us each to take an ornament as a token of their appreciation of us – the military spouse. It was a wonderful gesture on the part of the Governor’s office and home to show their appreciation for our military and military spouses.

Governor's Mansion
MGOSC December Social 12-13-12

Grand Staircase
MGOSC December Social 12-13-12

Dining Room
MGOSC December Social 12-13-12

Beautiful Fireplace
MGOSC December Social 12-13-12

Military Tree
MGOSC December Social 12-13-12

Pool Shaped Like Alabama
MGOSC December Social 12-13-12

Beautiful Luncheon
MGOSC December Social 12-13-12

My Ornament
MGOSC December Social 12-13-12

MGOSC December Social 12-13-12