Old Friends

It somehow worked out that both Sharla and Amy (and me) were around Lebo for Christmas. I was lucky to see them both for a little while.

Amy practicing on Graham--she's going to have her first baby in two months!
Since Sharla has kids we tend to take their pictures and not our own. Brady got a D.S. and our boys got a second one so they spent most of their time together on these little gadgets. I guess we shouldn't worry too much about their "D.S. time" given that we used to go to Sharla's house and hole up in her "Nintendo Room" and play Mario Brothers over and over and over. Owen and Brady are playing the same game--twenty years later???

Merry Christmas!

We spent Thursday night through Sunday at my parents' house. It was a wonderful Christmas, and Santa did manage to find us in Lebo. I didn't take many pictures, but here are a few.

We opened gifts with Grandma and Grandpa and Quint and Susan on Christmas Eve. The boys were thrilled with these Under Armor pullovers, socks and hats from Uncle Quint and Aunt Susan. They dig clothes :)
Owen's number one item on his list of wants was an Oregon Ducks jersey. Miles wanted a WHITE Texas jersey (since he has this same one in orange from last Christmas). Thanks Grandma Jean and Grandpa Harlan! I'm just glad Oregon made it to the National Championship so the jersey is a guaranteed hit until January 10 :)
Graham got a pillow dog from Grandma and Grandpa. All three boys now have the same kind of dog from their first Christmas. The big boys still sleep with theirs.
Miles helped Grandma make an angel food jello cake. He was more excited about the ice pick than the cake :)

Santa found us and brought an additional DS (so now they both have one), some games, shoes, clothes, and a few other odds and ends. From aunts, uncles and cousins they got Jacob Pullen jerseys, remote control tarantulas, and Star Wars Legos. They've been enjoying their new loot all weekend. Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! (still thinking about getting our Christmas, now New Year's, cards out)

In Training

Owen has been training Graham to sit by himself. He takes him to the middle of a bed and times how long he can sit before he falls over. It's very cute when he picks up Graham and says, "Mom, we're going to practice."

Gingerbread House

Miles invited me to be his guest at his pre-school last week. We built and decorated gingerbread houses. Oddly enough, I don't think this is something I've ever done. He had fun piling on the candy--and trying to eat some on the side. The house made it home, but lasted less than 24 hours. If you're thinking, "I bet Newman took that down," then you'd be right! Nothing left but a STICKY floor. I suppose I should be thankful it didn't make him throw up all over the place.

Hi Santa

We enjoyed brunch at the country club today. Bad pictures--maybe the professional photographer got something better. Up close, I thought Santa was about 18... Owen keeps talking about "Fake Santa" and "Real Santa" but still believes (for now).

(Sorry you have to wear white socks Graham. You can't have your new ones until Christmas.)

Focused...

We took the boys to the high school game Friday night (strange not to be there at 5:30 with the cheerleaders). I had to take these pictures to illustrate how different they can be. If there is a ball involved, Owen is completely consumed by what's going on. We even caught him yelling "Ohhhh" like they do at KSU games when we are on defense.

On the other hand, this child... while interested in the game, was also there for the snacks and the atmosphere. During the first time out, he says to me (with his sucker), "Hold this for a minute, I need to dance."
Sidenote: They had just gotten their hair cut before the game. Miles really didn't care what Kevin did, so long as he left with a mohawk.

Enough with the hair pictures!

Okay, this is it. Oddly enough, Miles wanted to look like Grandma Rosie (Adam's mom if you didn't know already). Thinking he'd change his mind (and pick Tom Brady), Adam said it would require a curling iron. He was all for it. What do you think Grandma Rosie?

We added glasses to enhance the resemblance!
Alright, I'm done. I will try to post something related to Christmas next time since it's only 10 days away. Sidenote: Owen is VERY into the Oregon Ducks, therefore, Miles likes them too (but not as much as K-State or Texas). Thanks Grandpa Mike for the duck PJ's.

Another Look

We call this look "Grandpa Mike"--side part and every hair in place. He really likes this style since he really thinks he looks like Grandpa Mike.

Miles...

Adam started drying Miles' hair at night so he wouldn't go to bed with it wet. Well... drying turned into styling, and styling turned into naming, and now it's a game pretty much every night. Here Adam was going for the "Ace Ventura" look. Miles didn't understand, but we thought it was funny. Stay tuned for more do's...

Found: Toes

Graham discovered his toes today--exciting stuff when you are 5 months old!

Get This Off Me!!

I bought Graham this cute hat in Kansas City. Either their sizes are off or his head is huge because I had to shove it on and it squishes his face. Kingston, we hope you like it--it's coming your way!

5th Annual Shopping Trip

I met the Papio girls in Kansas City for our annual shopping/night out trip. Great times! Miss this bunch!