Christmas!

The boys had a fantastic Christmas. They loved all of the wonderful new toys and books from family and friends. We hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and we wish you the best for 2012!

Checking out what Santa brought.

Chocolate snowman for breakfast--why not?  It's Christmas.

Opening presents.

Smiley, happy baby.

Gus the repairman. 

He has had lots of repairs and building work with his tool belt.  He always wears his work goggles too--safety first.

Christmas at Gam-Gam and Beebo's.  We were lucky to have lots of family around us for Christmas this year.  My mom came for Christmas and all of Pat's family is here.

Gus' Christmas Program

Gus' preschool held the Christmas program Monday.  All of the classes came together to sing several Christmas songs for parents and family.  After the singing there was a birthday party for Jesus with cupcakes.  Gus did a wonderful job singing and doing the motions to the songs (well, the songs he liked).  It was so much fun to watch him and the other children from his class.  We all went to watch, even Gam-Gam and Beebo were able to make it.

The Welcome sign made by Gus' class.

Waiting for the performers.

Watching Gus intently and wishing he could go up there to perform.

Chillin' with Opa

Mimi and Opa made a visit over the weekend.  Unfortunately I didn't get many pictures but most of the ones I did take had Cadel sleeping on Opa in them.  I guess he found a good sleeping spot.  Thanks for the great visit Mimi and Opa!

A different view

Cadel is becoming more and more alert so one day recently I put him on the playmat with the toys hanging above him.  He was quite surprised at first to find new stuff to look at so close. 

Birthday Boys

We celebrated Cormac's second and Gus' fourth birthdays Sunday and Monday.  They both had great days and received so many fun presents from family.  They are getting so big! 

Saturday we had Gam-Gam and Beebo over for dinner to celebrate with them.

Happy 2nd birthday!

Happy 4th birthday!

New party hats courtesy of Grandma.

Cormac wanted a cookie cake this year for his birthday.

Gus picked out a chocolate cake for his birthday.  He didn't just go for one of the decorated sheet cakes--he went for the triple layer double fudge cake.