Christmas Morning with the Cudney's!

Sliding!

We decide to get out and enjoy our White Christmas with a walk to the park for some sliding fun! The boys had a blast playing in the snow...and so did we!

Merry Christmas!

It is a Christmas morning tradition from my childhood to take a picture at the top of the stairs before seeing everything Santa left for you. Since we are staying at Nana and Nono's while our home is being built, the boys sat at the top of the same stairs that I sat at every Christmas morning with my brothers. It was a very special morning!

Christmas Eve Fun!

It was nice to catch up with my dear childhood friends Natalie and Kim on Christmas Eve. It is more fun than ever to see them and let our little play together while we catch up...and chase the kids! We had enough snow and plenty of warm clothes to spend time outside to do some sledding! The kids had a blast!

Blessed this Christmas!

Our new home...windows went in this week!

Back view of the house

Ken, Cole and Jamie

Cole looking out the window in the sitting room off master bedroom

Cole showing off his new room...he plans to paint it orange!

The Polar Express...Part 1

Daddy and Sawyer on the train

The North Pole

Cole looking out the window on the Polar Express

Cole and his buddy Christopher

Cole and Daddy board the train

A magical experience for children...The Polar Express! We were fortunate enough to have tickets this year by volunteering ourselves to be elves! Saturday we took the boys and a few of our good friends on the adventure to the North Pole and on Sunday...Ken and I suited up in our elf custumes to make a magical experience for some other children! I am so grateful we can give our boys memories like this that will last them a lifetime.

Polar Express...Part 2

Cole meeting Santa at the North Pole

Cole, Christopher and Greta waving at the North Pole elves!

Our friends Beth, Greta and Brad aboard the train


We think Sawyer had a good time!!!

Home Sweet Home!

Breakfast with Santa!

Started the day off with a yummy breakfast and a visit with Santa at the YMCA! Cole decided at the last minute that he would tell Santa he wanted an ATV like Uncle Mark...tried to tell him that it might not fit on Santa's Sleigh...but when you are three...Santa can do anything! Sawyer was not so sure on the Santa thing and was careful to keep his distance!

Swinging with Sam!

Sawyer's 18 Month Check Up!

December marks Sawyer's 18 month and off we went to see Dr. Costello for his 18 month check-up. Sawyer is now 24 lbs 6 oz! Typical mother of second child lost the stat sheet with other measurements...sorry buddy...at least I remembered to bring the camera!

Ronald McDonald Volunteer Holiday Party

Nana always jumps at the chance to show off Cole and Sawyer to her friends and the Ronald McDonald Volunteer Party was latest venue! We all had a great time visiting and playing in the special playroom the house has for the guest that stay at the Ronnie.

Advent!

Not sure who is more excited for Christmas...Ken and I or the kids! Tonight we started the count down to Christmas with our family tradition of Advent. We made sure our special Christmas things made it to Nana and Nono's house were we will be living for the next 7-8 weeks...including the Advent Box.