Christmas Everything

Everything is so much more fun this time of year with these little people. Yesterday, in temperatures that felt like sub-zero, we ventured to BC for the annual alumni Winter Wonderland. They made places like the Q-hut and Duschene lounge into a child friendly and Christmas atmosphere - this transformation in itself is a christmas miracle. Since we were having so much fun, we decided to try out having 3 kids in a bowling alley. Lots of fun although I'll never understand the east coast version of candle pin bowling (really skinny pins and small balls for all of you regular bowlers out there.)

Finally, Matt and I went to see Slum Dog Millionare last night - awesome movie! Go see it.

Much love as you celebrate in these weeks.

The Nutcracker

We enjoyed the Nutcracker last night at the Walnut Hill Art School in Natick. This time, Turner's favorite part was the Mouse King especially his dramatic fall and then funny wave to the crowd as the Nutcracker prevailed. Cousins Caitlin, Max, Sara and friends, Kim, Allison and Laura joined us before for cookie making and dinner. Then, perhaps equally as exciting as the show, we made a stop at Master Mechanics - Allison & Laura's parent's car shop in Natick - and had an after hours tour of the shop.

Tis the season...we're off to Boston College's Winter Wonderland this afternoon.

Christmas Tree

Hi Everyone.

this is from Turner:

"I have a Christmas tree for Christmas. We got the tree with a saw. Ben cried when the tree fell. We said, "Timber," when it fell."

This was also Janey's first Santa meeting - she was very curious. Turner had a classic moment taken right from the "Christmas Story." Santa asked him what he wanted and he sputtered, paused and then said..."umm...a train." This is of course what he wanted last year (that and a key - remember the story of Matt trying to hide the key from him at home depot?) Turner realized what had happened a few moments later and said, "Mom, can I tell him that I want a star wars set next time?"

We corrected the mistake ...

Oh and the tree, picked out by Turner of course, stands 4 ft. tall in our living room. Perfect for our little people. Matt looks like a giant next to it!

A Normal Week

I'm thankful to report that we've had a very normal week this week. Pictures below showcase our most exciting events - a gingerbread house and Janey using a bowl.

Turner is pretty funny about the gingerbread house - why would anyone ever build something with candy and then not eat it? Everyday we eat another part of his creation pretending to be the giant candy eater. His gingerbread house was crafted with a halloween theme. The garden in front has poison ivy to keep the rabbits away and the gingerbread man is dressed as a firefighter.