We officially have a five year old in our house now. Jake had a little party at school. We went to Red Robin for dinner followed by presents, ice-cream & mommy made Captain America cake. This weekend we are going to have a party at the park by our house with more of his little friends.

Tyler reaping the benefits of having

a brother with a birthday.



Swing tent from Cody, Conner & Kendal

He loves his new motorcycle boots.
He wanted to sleep with them on.

Mommy made him a Captain America cake.

Merry Christmas 

We had a good Christmas. The boys did pretty well with Santa this year, probably a little better then they deserve, but I guess Santa is getting pretty lenient these days. Jake got a new bike and Santa made Tyler a train table and both the boys a play set for the back yard.

Grandma Isakson flew down to spend Christmas and birthdays with us.

Going for a night ride to look at houses decorated with Christmas lights in our neighborhood.

The boys had their Christmas program Thursday, and they both did great. Jake did especially awesome considering last year he had complete stage fright. He knew most of the songs and had the routines down. Ty did pretty good to, both where cute as can be.

 

 

I got the Christmas lights up. I had off Friday, so I got a lot done on the boys play set Santa is bringing them on Christmas. I have it in pieces hiding under a tarp on the side of the house. We are going to have to get better at hiding stuff as they get older.

 We went to the Poway park for a Christmas festival Saturday and rode the old train, petted animals, ate Christmas cookies and listened to carolers sing. Today we rode motorcycles and went to a new park we haven't been to yet.

 Kristin heads out of town tomorrow for business but she'll be back late Tuesday. Jake saw her suitcase and asked where she was going. She explained that she had to go away for a couple days for work. Jake said she can't go because it would break his heart.   : (

Riding the train

 



We went to see Santa today with the Ceglies. The boys really liked Santa, Jake asked for a Mustang airplane and Ty wants a motorcycle helmet (I love having boys)!  

Jake getting some flight time in on the sim. He's getting pretty good.

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

We enjoyed Thanksgiving over at our good friends the Ceglies this year. At Jake and Tyler's school they also had a Thanksgiving feast earlier in the week. Jake insisted that we get our Christmas tree up and wants to make sure we keep the fireplace clear for Santa. We explained to him that there is still a few weeks before Santa comes. I think he knows how tough it's going to be, to be good for that long and wants Santa to hurry up and get here before he only gets coal in his stocking.

Kristin and Jake made it back from Idaho. They got to stay an extra day thanks to some snow and fog. Kristin and I went to the San Diego wine festive and spent the night down town with friends Saturday. Jakes teacher from his last pre-school stayed with the boys and they had a good time. Today was a little slow for Mommy and Daddy after a drinking wine the day before. We did get some riding in and a trip to the park.

 

Kristin and Jake went up to Idaho Thursday and come back tomorrow. Tyler and I have been keeping busy this weekend even though it rained a little. Saturday we went to the Science Center in Balboa Park. Today we went to the big park in Poway and got lunch at Hooters... only because kids eat free on Sundays!



Someone was not ready to leave

He picked up the phone and kept calling for Momma

Ty flirting with our Hooters waitress

Jake and his Idaho cousins

Jake really likes his cousins bird and wants Santa to bring him one. I'm sure Tabby the cat wants Santa to being him one too!