Loot

Here is Ian trying out his bike and helmet

some more the next day.

Ian's 2nd Birthday Cake

It's my Birthday and of course I will cry if I want to. By this time it was the end of the night, lots of people and stimulation and passed his bed time. The candle scared the Birthday Boy even once extinguished and gone he still didn't want any of his cake..until the next day he gobbled it up!

Ian's 2nd Birthday II

Ian received many things on his big day. Some of the things he received were a bike,

helmet  (safety first thanks Aunt Joleen and Uncle Bruce) ,

Pirate sheets for the big boy bed he is getting, clothes, an awesome pirate ship lamp ( more for the Mama- thanks Oma and Opa), puzzles and a little v tech construction site. We feasted on hamburgers and flourless chocolate cake. Thanks everyone for being there and making it so much fun!

Ian's 2nd Birthday

Ian got to start his day with a taste of melted chocolate for his cake. What a way to start any day!

All local family members were there, as well as a couple friends.

Butterly Grove

We did it! We finally got the kids to Butterfly Grove this year. I do believe the parents enjoyed it more than the kids but hey only one way to know. ; )

Get Ready VII

 Considering this was only Ian's 2nd Christmas he did very well at opening all on his own!

 The kids were very spoiled and had a great Christmas.

After the opening time at our house and now ready to go over for more at Oma and Opa's.

Get Ready VI

 The look of over done..tired...cant take much more of this ; )

A boy and his tools!

Get Ready V

This Fire Engine from Santa is the most sought after toy in the house by both children..many of fights over this thing daily.

Looks like fun but seemed to only keep interest the first day or two.

Get Ready IV

Above is a dog puzzle Elena picked out as a gift from her to Ian.

Above is a present from Ian to Elena...she is really into Lego Friends right now.

Get Ready III

Here come the drummers..what were mom and dad thinking?!?!?!?

Get Ready II

Get Ready

So get ready for Christmas 2013 photos..lots of them.  The first several were a few days before Christmas

from a couple of early presents the kiddos got to indulge in early ; )
You can tell which ones based on the wardrobe change. 

Our New Room

Here is Mom and Dad's new room in the new house. We promised photos of the new place slowly but surely, so here is a few more.