Thursday, December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas 2008!!

Hundreds of pictures were taken over Christmas Eve/Christmas.... I printed almost 100, so narrowing down just a few to post was a daunting task!


Christmas Eve, started out with a phone call from Uncle Greg.


Look, He's actually talking on the phone!


Decorating Cookies for Santa





Getting started on the fun stuff


Now he can play football at home too, not just at school.


We got Cassidy this really cool register. It has provided hours of entertainment!



Brandon had been dying for these new books. He couldn't wait. We took a 20 min break from opening so he could do some reading.



Cassidy got her pretty pink camera! Can you tell she was excited?


Brandon was happy to pose for the first picture.



Perfection was a big hit. Brandon took the first turn...




Then Cassidy gave it a try.




Dad gave it a good try, he almost had it.



Mom went last, but finished with time to spare!



CHRISTMAS MORNING
Brandon was up bright and early to see what Santa brought



Cool, the Mad Scientist Bubble Lab that I was hoping for!


Very complicated to assemble and get working, but seemingly worth the effort.


At 9:15, (over 2 hours after everyone else) we finally woke up Little Miss Sunshine.


She was not disappointed!


Of course breakfast is the best time of the day to bake brownies.


This is why Cassidy gets to eat all her own treats.


All dressed and ready for round 2


Cassidy, very excited about a fuzzy pink shirt with sparklies!


Brandon got a new warm sweatshirt and Mouse Trap... he is a happy boy.


Uh Oh, Clear the afternoon... he got more books.


I bet Grandma is regretting agreeing to be a "patient" right about now.


I once caught a fish THIS big..... no, seriously, I have no idea what she was talking about. :)


Hours later... it's still fun!


OOOHHH there's a round 3!! Brandon is happy with his first gift.


Cassidy, being a ham inbetween gifts



Cassidy showing off her necklace from her new Make Your Own Candy Jewelry Kit.


We stayed home this year and the kids had so much fun opening and playing with everything right away... staying up late, and doing things casually all day long. It was so nice to see them really enjoying it all. :)

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

It's The One I Asked For!!


Christmas Morning 23, originally uploaded by Bre_Norton.

This picture was taken after she stopped jumping around and yelling. :)

Santa Came Through!


Christmas Morning 25, originally uploaded by Bre_Norton.

Brandon asked Santa for a Transformers Bed Set.... he was very excited when he actually got one.

Just Helping Gabrian Go


Christmas Morning 35, originally uploaded by Bre_Norton.

Brandon Had No Idea He Loves Snap Circuits


Christmas Morning 32, originally uploaded by Bre_Norton.

Every time we tried to show them to him at the store, he was less than interested. At Christmas when he was playing with the ones that Cameron got, he said "Mom, I didn't even know I loved these things!"

ROAR!


Christmas Morning 39, originally uploaded by Bre_Norton.

The Very Best Christmas Present


Christmas Morning 46, originally uploaded by Bre_Norton.

Is That For Me Too?


Christmas Day 20, originally uploaded by Bre_Norton.

Are You Serious!!!


Christmas Day 28, originally uploaded by Bre_Norton.

Brandon was so excited... He got $40 worth of gift cards to use at his favorite store. Barnes and Noble.

This Is Shooter...


Christmas Day 14, originally uploaded by Bre_Norton.

...the guy mom wouldn't let me buy for the last month. :)

Monday, December 24, 2007

Playing With Dirk...


Christmas Eve 72, originally uploaded by Bre_Norton.

...a fun way to pass the time.

It's Not As Fun When You Have To Share!


Christmas Eve 83, originally uploaded by Bre_Norton.

Ready and Waiting


Christmas Eve 92, originally uploaded by Bre_Norton.

Waiting Patiently


Christmas Eve 93, originally uploaded by Bre_Norton.

Now I can look at all the creepy crawlies living in my room!!


Christmas Eve 96, originally uploaded by Bre_Norton.

Now THIS is the Leapster Game I Wanted!


Christmas Eve 168, originally uploaded by Bre_Norton.

She got another one the day before.... she had very excitedly unwrapped it and tore off the paper, pulled it out and suddenly got very serious. Her exact words were "Hey, this isn't the new princess one!".

The Power of a DS


Christmas Eve 181, originally uploaded by Bre_Norton.

I have about ten pictures that capture them with various looks of concentration and fascination.

Sit and Smile...


Christmas Eve 104, originally uploaded by Bre_Norton.

Ok, Ok, Can I get up and do more presents now??

Alright, a Truck That Can Jump Curbs!


Christmas Eve 46, originally uploaded by Bre_Norton.

Ok... Taking it Slow...


Christmas Eve 134, originally uploaded by Bre_Norton.

...at first.