Just Playing around

Christmas break seems like such a long time ago, but those days after the Christmas craziness were the best ones yet! We loved having Tim home with us; We loved hanging out in our jammies all day and playing with all our new stuff; And loved just plain going nowhere!

Christmas Down on the Farm

Well, it doesn't take long to get behind...

We had Christmas with the Coopers the weekend after. The kids made out like bandits and didn't sleep well, but we all had a wonderful time!

Ball Pit from Aunt Monica.

Sigh. (someday there will be paybacks.... :) )

Cowgirl hat and boots. Grace was not too thrilled about them at the time, but she is warming up to them here at home! Thankfully, Monica didn't seem to mind her behavior!
Ahhhh, Play-Doh. Uncle Ben and Aunt Laura know what we like!

Trampoline from Grandma and Grandpa! They love it and Mommy wishes there were two of them! But, it is great for learning how to share and wait for "My Turn"!

Ball Pit fun.

Christmas goodies! (Pants, slippers, apron, leotard... man we make them all look good!)

More Ball Pit fun.

Cooper got a train set from Ma and Pa, also. He loves it!

We ware Grandpa out!

LITTLE Leggos from Grandma and Grandpa.

Ben and Laura brought their Christmas gift with them to play. I know it won't be long before my kids are asking for one!

Gotta love the matching jammies!!!

Ooohhh, I should find some pics of Monica and I in our matching jammies....

Pilgrim Christmas

Cooper got a little warm. Ha Ha!

Christmas Morning

Stockings

A little hopscotch thanks to Helen and family! We love it!

New dress up clothes and our new umbrella! Grace got the umbrella from her cousins on Christmas Eve, and exclaimed, "But I wanted it from Santa!" She got over it and LOVES it!

Dress up for the boy, too!

He liked sitting under the tree.

Super Man and Super Girl Tattoos!

Again, spotty pictures. I'm wishing I had made us pose for a family shot. Next year, I guess. We are fortunate to live close to family so we can spend Christmas morning at home. It was fun to watch the kids open their presents and then play with them without being rushed to get somewhere. How wonderfully blessed we are!

The Cooper's Christmas

"Hiding."
With Aunt Monica. (Who, by the way, is driving north in California right now, after a brief stop over in Mexico... I know! What the?!?! I guess they accidentally crossed the border! But, they were let back into the country and are now just a couple of days away from "home". )

I'm finding my pictures a bit spotty this year. I'm trying to balance taking pictures and actually participating in the fun. So, I'm a little disappointed in what I have in pictures, but I know I had a good time! I'm going to have to keep working on the balance.

Normal

In the midst of Christmas Craziness, the normal stuff just keeps happening. Cooper just curled up on the couch to watch some Sesame Street and snack a little. Too cute.

With Daddy home there is never a dull moment!

And I am constantly amazed by the things that kids must learn, that I never really thought about. I love it when they figure out how to spin around to get their coats on, or how to get their arms into and out of the car seat straps. I never thought about teaching Grace to spit, until we saw the dentist last week, so now we practice. Also, you have to teach them to use a knife.
And what Grace does, of course Cooper must do too.

I'm just having a ton of fun watching them figure stuff out. It seems like something new every day.