"Mom, is Santa a girl?"

...that's what Macy asked after sitting with Santa at the kids Christmas party at the squadron. Santa flew in on a helicopter and the girls were beside themselves jumping up and down and waving frantically. Macy was the first to run to Santa for a hug (much different than last year)...but then she made me hug Santa and seemed a little unsure about who was under the big red suit. We told her that Santa just had a little cold and that's why HIS voice sounded a little funny! The girls waited in line to sit on Santa's lap....holding hands the whole time and telling eachother they were going to get the one baby under the Christmas tree and share it (they had unwrapped toys under the tree to give each child). Cooper wanted nothing to do with Santa until the girls asked for a ball for him, which he got, and then he waved bye! The "elves" pointed to the one doll under the tree and said...."are you sure?"...I said yes, they just love babies :)




So much excitement as we wait for Santa's helicopter to taxi in!A California snow ball fight!Some serious bubble popping!Can't smile now, busy focusing on my donut! Pink sprinkle donuts for the girls....is there anything better?!?!
Emmy all snug in bed with "Baby Schwanda"
I jokingly helped the girls choose the new baby's name (yes, this is in fact my maiden name)....which has some funny family jokes as to the origin.....don't be fooled...it's originally Czeckoslovakian. Needless to say, even after I encouraged them to give her a name of their own, they both really liked Schwanda...so baby Schwanda it is!Macy with old faithful...."Baby Hannah"Making our first gingerbread house...
...the finished product!!! 11 days until Santa comes...the real Santa!!!
































































Go VT Beat BC!

We had a good time watching the game with some friends that went to BC down at Bub's Dive Bar in Pacific Beach on Saturday. It was an unbelievable 72 degree day here in SD in the middle of December....flip flops, football, beer and friends.....is there anything better?!?!




The Rivals
Just here to lend support and have a bevie...or 2!Sisters Right???
Ok, Aunt & Niece but you can't tell!!!'da Boyzzzzz! We are clearly getting ready for a little Alaskan hunting trip here.... Irish Car Bombs.....
had to happily pass on these shots....
still have 3 kids to go home to! I was only a Hokie fan for the day because the Seminoles weren't playing!
Cool hat Coop.....is that your idea of dress up!
Old Mortimar.....still kickin it after almost 12 years.Advent Calendar Fun!
Taking over for Dad...
making homemade pita for our Mediterranean dinner!
Such a good helper...
these kids love to help in the kitchen!Vacuuming up the "Christmas Tree Crumbs!"
18 Days till Santa comes...hope you're being good!!!!