We had a fun Christmas break. Dan's parents stayed with us and got to see the kids open their presents on Christmas morning. Four of my five siblings were at my parents' home on Christmas Eve. The only thing I don't like about the holiday season is how it sneaks up on me, and I realize I have lots of wrapping to do on Christmas Eve. I wish Santa would loan me an elf.
Nathan made this great Christmas train at school. The bus driver let him get off first so he could keep it from getting smashed. Sophia sneaked it off the kitchen counter and placed it on the floor so she could eat the candy.
Sophie likes her Noah's Ark toy from Grandma and Grandpa Rogers.
I think the Flip 'N Doodle Easel is a hit. Sophia knew just what to do.
Nathan told us he wanted "all the Star Wars Clone Wars." He liked this spaceship.
The kids play at my parents' house with their cousin Braden.
Dan and I took a trip to see the Eiffel Tower -- in Las Vegas rather than Paris. We were headed to Arizona with Dan's parents for a baby blessing, and we spent a night in Vegas on the way. Dwayne said we saved ourselves $2,000. 
I like the water show at the Bellagio.
Nathan giggled as he held his cousin Marcus Rogers, who was only three weeks old.
The Rogers clan gathered for Marcus's baby blessing on Dec. 28, minus Becca, Rich, and their kids, who live in Puerto Rico. It was a challenge to get Sophia to hold still.
We went to Lake Havasu on our way back so we could see the rebuilt London Bridge -- in Arizona. Grandma Rogers and I sang "London Bridge is Falling Down" with the kids as we walked along it.
We saw a bit of London and saved ourselves another $2,000 plus. (I would prefer the real deal someday.) This is a beautiful area with paddle boats and even a steamboat for tourists. It's packed in the summer, but we had the place nearly to ourselves since it was winter.Grateful moment
I'm grateful my kids traveled so well on our trip. Nathan kept occupied by playing "Mario World" on his DS, and all Sophia needed was some paper and a pen to stay content. She drew lots of circles and said they were bananas, or "nanas."
Quote of the week
"Mommy, that man knows my name!" -- Nathan, referring to his Uncle James, whom he hadn't seen in a while.
3 comments:
Sounds like a lot of fun! I'm with you on the paris thing. I would LOVE to go someday.
What fun times. I'm glad you had a nice holiday and a good trip. I'm with you on the holiday sneaking up on you, but now I am like, where did it go?!
It was fun to see your family. I liked the picture of the cousins together. It will be fun to get together in the future and watch the cousins play together.
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