and more Christmas fun...

Having 2 sets of grandparents close by makes for lots of Christmas-es!

Going to Nana and Papa's:

Michael with his FAVORITE uncle

 We loved having Ben, Jenny, and Tyler around - come back soon!

Check out the boys' new pillowcases Nana made for them.

Going to Grandma and Grandpa's house

Here's Skyler holding his gift.... lol. 

Danny with his box of shapes.

I love this shirt - he is the bomb.

We love having family close to us!

You know you have a newborn when...

... sweats are your daily attire.
... cookies are a great meal, anytime.
... if you get 3 hours of consecutive sleep, you feel like a new woman.
... around 4pm you decide a shower just ain't happening.
... your dreams have the same music as the mobile over the crib.
... a household chore becomes a daily feat
... even cover-up can't cover-up those huge bags under your eyes
... you choose a cat-nap instead of many other wise-choices (ie cleaning your house or even a shower for your self!)
... you realize around 10 or 11 am that you still haven't peed or brushed your teeth that day.
... you look at your baby and wonder how 4+ weeks has already passed and you feel tears welling up in those tired eyes.

Christmas morning

These cookies were my gift from Shayne - I have fallen in love with "The Sweet Tooth Fairy's" sugar cookies (a local bakery).  Just looking at this picture makes my mouth water.  yummmmmmm.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

Christmas is just around the corner...

We had the most WONDERFUL surprise... SANTA!  He was just there on our doorstep (unannounced, of course) and he bestowed gifts on the family.  The big boys got chocolate kisses and Skyler and Mommy got a little extra pampering with baby shampoos and lotions.  What an AWESOME surprise!

Skyler - 2 weeks old

Cole - 6 years old

 Danny - 3  years old

Hunter - 9 years old

The boys together...  I think I need to hire a photographer next time.  It's IMPOSSIBLE to get 3 kids to look at the camera at the same time!   

Aunt Cherae with Skyler

The donkey (Cole), Joseph (Connor), and Mary (Julia)

I wish I had more pictures of the nativity...  I was enjoying it rather than taking pics!

Those first few weeks...

The first few weeks were filled with sleepless nights and lots of visitors.  This little guy has been showered with love and more love.

Julia and Skyler (cousins)

 Julie, Chanin, and James - we're so glad you went out of your way in busy December to come hold Skyler.

Danny isn't a visitor - but he LOVES to hold Skyler every day.  Hunter is also a huge helper - I just don't have a picture of him holding Skyler.

 Aunt La-La came to visit.  And while she was here, we PARTIED!  We threw a baby shower for La-La (she's expecting a girl in March) and I officially confused all the neighbors with pink balloons outside my house.  LOL!  It was so fun to have La-La here... come back soon!

My aunt Martie and my cousins Heidi and Cindi

 Great Grandma with Skyler.