Epitome of Childhood

These two pictures capture the essence of Childhood. Imagination. Pure, Believing, Fun-loving.


Hy. For Christmas we gave him the movie Peter Pan, can you tell? When he found out yesterday that my mom had made Peter Pan costumes for C&T the begging began. He's been flying around Neverland ever since.

Last night after doing a full days worth of dishes by hand (yes, our dishwasher officially called it quits) I went to tuck in the barstools and found that they had disappeared. Sam and Hy were in the living room playing Star Wars. The barstools had magically become x-wing fighters and my two little jedis were on a quest to find (and let's be honest. .. probably torture) Count Dooku.

Sometimes I miss those days when all it took was a couple of hair ribbons to become a princess, or stack of blankets and a broom to create the best hideout ever. As much as I try, the laundry never turns into anything exotic or exciting or entertaining. I must be old and boring because to me, it is just laundry. Do they even have laundry in Neverland or on Tatooine? I doubt it. Somehow it must magically get done or they have slaves. . . both options are definitely worth considering. Or maybe I could imagine myself up a maid (which is probably why I'm already six loads behind. . .)

Enough of my housekeeping woes. . .
I'm just grateful I have little boys who inspire ME with their fantastic imaginations.

Christmas Break 2008

These pictures summarize our Christmas Break. . . pajamas, happiness, and lots of food.

Warner became so accustomed to the Christmas goodies (from neighbors) on the counter that he would just constantly wander around the kitchen begging for food. And he didn't want the healthy stuff. . . oh, no! Cookies, Popcorn, Candy, Fudge.

Christmas Creations

Christmas Creations 1

Legoes, Legoes, and More Legoes. . . and a water dots bumblebee.

Christmas Creations 2

Here are Warner's Christmas Creations. I think he really liked the Sesame Street Characters, and I LOVE them. I have to admit that I had so much fun putting them together (of course, I do have a special place in my heart for a good Sesame Street figurine)

Bed

FYI: Sam is back to a real bed.

One night Hy fell to sleep in Sam's Box, so Sam opted to sleep on Hyrum's side of the bed. After a nights rest he woke us and said, "Mom, that felt good. I think I like sleeping in my bed. . . it is cushy. "

Best Gift

Eric was as giddy as a school kid when he opened this gift from some dear friends. WOW!!

He was letting out little squeals of delight as he made his first of what would become probably 40 batches. YUM.

Christmas Morning Faces

Camera Happy Hy

This is my Camera Happy Hy. .. always willing to give his best pose for the camera!

Blogger Boy

Star Peformers

Several weeks ago, C&T had the chance to perform with their school choir at our town's Christmas Tree lighting. They did a phenomenal job. They sure love to sing and have no qualms just bellowing out.

The highlight of the evening for these two was sledding for a couple of hours and occasionally snitching a few goodies and hot chocolate from the local sponsors.

Independence

This little soul insists on being as independent as he can, despite his success (or lack thereof). Right now he feels passionately about feeding himself. EVERY bite. Some meals make it closer to the target than others.

Say Orange

Hyrum

Tanner

Christian

Sam