Cookie Decorators

These kids LOVE decorating cookies (just like their father...). I got some new frosting dispensers this year, so they really got into it, with fancy designs and all.

Christmas Town

We had free tickets to Christmas Town at Busch Gardens, so we met some friends and family there. It was COLD, but still fun (although I'm not sure I'd actually pay to go).

Brady liked the blue trees the best.

In the snow walk, visiting the penguins...

Watching the light show:

Snow Day, Part 2 (Already!)

We actually had snow for the two snow days at the end of the week! The boys had a great time sledding with their friends (and I can't say that I didn't do some sledding too!)

Virginia Beach Christmas, contd

It took a full day to open presents. The kids kept wanting to play with their new toys, so we were getting sidetracked!

Lila, showing her help sign as in, "Help me get out my new doll baby!"

I think she likes it!

Rudy, very excited with his zoo!

Christmas in Virginia Beach

We celebrated Christmas a bit early with my family in Virginia Beach.

Lila got a new chair to keep at Oma and Papa's house. It was pretty funny to watch her try to get in and out of it!

And a new shopping cart (and accompanying food). I love how the doll baby is riding in the cart...

Rudy, playing with Brady's new castle...

Papa with his new puzzles...

Rudy's snuggie:

Lila so wanted to play castle with the boys. They were less than patient but finally came around and decided to share!

Opening the family gift from Grandma...

It's a candy crane!!!

Jailbird?

Oma with her present from Ru:

All those new toys, and they're playing with cups...