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Friday, December 09, 2011



Christmas at Grandma & Grandpa's House
Grandma and Grandpa headed south for the winter at the beginning of December, so we celebrated Christmas early.  
Unfortunately, Ryan and Brandon weren't feeling the best.  Ryan managed to have a good time in spite of it.  Brandon was in fairly good spirits, but he fell asleep during most of the gift opening.  
  Jake broke his leg skiing a couple of weeks before, so he was limited in what he could do.  So, this year, I brought cookies and icing so the kids would have a fun activity they could all do.  I think it was a hit.  They were all actively engaged for quite some time and of course they enjoyed the "fruits of their labour" too!
The pictures are out of order for some reason, but you can still see what a fun get together it was.
 Sean putting the finishing touches on his hat while Jake enjoys his cookie.
 Ryan helping Daddy fold the quilt Grandma made for Brandon
 Ryan and Grandma helping Brandon open his quilt.


 Sean seems to approve of the quilt Grandma made him.
 A close up of Ryan's quilt.

 Brandon sleeping while we opened gifts in another room.


 Grandma helps Austin with the icing while Sean and Jake consider their next move.
 Ryan worked so hard on his cookie even though he knew he could not eat it (because of his upset tummy)
 Ryan is distracted, but Annika is focused on her decorating.
 Opening 1 present before dinner.



 Brandon holding the bear he opened before dinner.
 Grandma, Grandpa, Austin, Sean, Jake (with his cool green cast), Ryan, Annika and Brandon
 Brotherly love!





Thanksgiving at Grandma & Grandpa's







Deck the Halls
I made some changes to the downstairs Christmas tree this year, and I LOVE it!  So I was playing with my camera, taking some pictures of it all lit up and a couple of the ornaments too.   I also added a picture of Ryan watching Toronto's 106th (I think) Santa Claus Parade.







Popcorn and Movie Party
The boys have developed a LOVE of popcorn, just like Daddy.  It was so funny to see the three of them lining up with their bowls waiting for their popcorn.  It's even funnier to compare the size of their bowls to Daddy's... his is the wooden one on the counter!







This makes me laugh...
Ryan was showing his displeasure with something I said, or about something he wasn't allowed to do or shouldn't have done... I can't remember... basically he was throwing a fit!  Brandon didn't want to be left out, so he threw himself down on the floor next to Ryan:)



Halloween & Pumpkin Carving