The most wonderful time of the year..

The boys had a wonderful Christmas (no shock there!). This year was a lot of fun. One sweet thing is that they both know carols now! so cute to hear them singing. 

The "big" hits as presents go were: tons of legos (Maersk Train, large Mine set, helicopter/rescue station, oil tanker, fire plane etc), a guitar and real kid-size tools for Jack and a chainsaw for Nate (toy, obviously).

We had a lovely day with Grandpa Pete, Uncle Teddy, Grandma Linda and Papa Rick. Jack even wrote us all place cards this year:)

Pops!

The Boston Pops offer Holiday Kids matinees (even little ones are invited) and I thought it would be fun to give it a shot this year! Apparently I wasn't the only one as we ran into 2 families we know with identical age kids at our performance.

Jack was great through the 90 minute show, but Nate never sat still. He wasn't "bad" but definitely squirmy after the first 10 minutes until the last 10 minutes (the final minutes were a sing-a-long of classics he knows).  It was a great show, clearly designed with kids in mind. There were visuals for some of the songs and they read/showed the book "the Snowman" complete with sound effects. Santa made an appearance as did a blow-up snowman in the middle of the performers!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Tree time!

Impromptu santa visit

Jack and I stopped after his swim lessons for decorations at a local nursery/shop and got to meet Santa!

More park

Almost 60 so taking advantage at the park!