On the 7th day of Christmas . . .

We went to see Santa Clause!

Not bad for a mall Santa and 3 kids 4 and under!

There may have been some bribery with a candy cane :)

On the 6th day of Christmas . . .

We wrote letters to Santa!

You know how usually when you get out the camcorder your kids freeze up and won't do any of the adorable things you have been wanting to get on camera? Well this wasn't one of those times. It's kind of long, but filled with some adorable boys. I have been amazed at how many Christmas songs the boys know and frequently sing around the house and in the car. There really isn't anything better than Christmas with kids!

On the 5th day of Christmas . . .

we made monster animals! I found these all materials included kits where the boys could make their own monster animal. Since we are not very crafty at this house I think they turned out pretty cute.

{the finished product}

We interrupt the 12 days to bring you

some major cuteness!!

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On the 4th day of Christmas . . .

My parents gave to me $$ for toys for tots. The concept of giving and not always receiving is a bit difficult at 4 & 2 years old, but by the time this activity was over I think the boys understood that they were getting something for someone who would otherwise go without.

We went shopping at Target where Haydn picked out a transformer toy and Wyatt and Taite slept. Haydn gave the money to the checker and even got some change back which he was very excited about.

We then took the gift to Riley's work and placed it under the tree for the toy drive. Hopefully some little boy will have a brighter Christmas morning and hopefully my boys learned that Christmas is not all about receiving.

On the 3rd day of Christmas . . .

My parents gave to me water bottles with names for all three.

On the 2nd day of Christmas . . .

My parents gave to me a gingerbread house with lots of candy!

I love making gingerbread houses. I love that there is more eating of candy and frosting than actual decorating. I love that everyone works together to make the finished project. I love little boys with sticky little fingers and smiles on their faces.

12 days of Christmas!

Back by popular demand is our celebration of the 12 days of Christmas!! This should definitely make up for my lack of blogging over the last 9 months.

On the first day of Christmas my parents gave to me . . . a new ornament to hang on the tree.

Wyatt wasn't left out of the ornament giving I just didn't get a picture of it. Oops! His is a ceramic giraffe that says baby's first christmas. Each of the boys have the same one for their first Christmas with their names and the year on them.

Week 1

Why is it that when you are pregnant the weeks go by so very slow, but once this sweet baby is in your arms you blink and an entire week has gone by. So far we are all doing wonderful. Wyatt is a very content baby. He reminds me a lot of Haydn in looks and temperament. The boys love their little brother. Taite is super affectionate and always saying how cute baby Wyatt is. Haydn has been quite curious this time around. He was very concerned that the umbilical cord was still attached. Then he didn't understand why we kept covering up his fingers. When I tried to explain it was so he didn't scratch himself with his sharp fingernails, he got into his mind that Wyatt had claws.

After what was the most difficult pregnancy I have been thoroughly blessed with a healthy and happy baby boy. No jaundice and so far no reflux!! He has only lost 7 oz since birth and since I have mini sumo wrestlers anyways we are not concerned about that. I am working on getting Christmas cards and birth announcements done so if you would like one please make sure I have your address.

Wyatt Riley

I feel like Dori from 'Finding Nemo' going around the house singing "I did it, I did it, oh ya, ya, ya!" The fifth and final member of our family entered the world on December 2. Weighing in at 8 lbs 7 oz and 20 1/2 inches long. He is healthy and happy and I am on the road to recovery, so all is well.

{The first bath}

{cozy and warm after}

Colby and Jessica get super huge props for moving in for a few days and taking over as parents for Haydn and Taite. They shuttled Haydn to preschool, brought them to the hospital several times to see the baby and their mom who missed them tons. What would we do without them!!

Both of the boys are thrilled to have baby Wyatt here. The main question I have gotten is why he has a funny belly button.

{Proud Papa}