New Year's Eve Parties
Time to bid Christmas goodbye & ring in the new year!
We got to go to Uncle Richard & Auntie Angela's home for our first New Year's Eve Party of the night!
Then we went to Kristen's home for more partying! Yeah!!
"Mommy, can I spend the night here with Kristen!?!"
Jason's Awesome Christmas present

Chris & I decided to get this for Jason, because we thought he would love playing with it! Pretty cool, huh?
Jumping on GrandAuntie Sue

We love playing with GrandAuntie Sue!
Christmas Morning
Christmas Morning! Presents! 'Nuff said!
Look at all the gorgeous Princess things that Nicole received!

Jason wants his toy opened now!
Christmas together with Family
Nicole wanted to dress beautifully for Christmas day.
We're hanging out with Cousin Bradley!
Still searching for the perfect "cousins" picture!
Our informal family picture for Christmas day.
Christmas Sunday
Nicole's checking out the huge Christmas tree inside our church's sanctuary.
Nicole enjoys sitting with GrandAuntie Sue.

We got a lot of comments saying how cute Jason looked in his little suit! But he's still a little monkey no matter how he's dressed!
Rachel & Amanda Come to Visit
We are so lucky to have Rachel from San Jose come to visit! It's so nice of Rachel to share her princess dolls with Nicole!
Amanda is taking a much-needed food break.
Meanwhile, Jason is trying to make a break for it with some of their food from their ice chest!
Get Well, GrandAuntie Sue
Nicole is very proud of her card that she made for GrandAuntie Sue.
See the glittery tooth in the circle? We found out that GrandAuntie Sue had dental surgery! So immediately Nicole wanted to make a get well card for her.

Nicole is so sweet & thoughtful, especially because she loves hanging out with GrandAuntie Sue.
You've Got to be Kidding Me
When I was potty training Nicole, I started when she was 2 years, 6 months old. I tried everything that I could. And it wasn't until she was 3 years, 10 months old that she finally was potty trained. Because of the many months of frustrated efforts, I am NOT eager to potty train Jason before he's "ready", whatever that means.

Imagine my surprise when I went to Ma Ma's apartment to find this scene. I am SO NOT READY for this!
Early Christmas Get-together
Nicole's at the table working on her Christmas ornament.
Jason would rather play with the trains - what a boy!
Okay, maybe opening presents might be more fun!

Nicole, trying to follow our instructions, trying very hard to get Jason to sit still for the "kids" group picture. Our attempt to get a group picture was not all that successful. It was difficult getting all 11 of the kids in there together!
Nicole Singing Ariel's Song
Sibling Togetherness

Here's a rare moment with the two of them together & smiling :)
Picture with Cousin Bradley
I'm always trying to get a picture with the cousins together.
Nicole's trying to corral Jason into taking a nice picture.
Okay, she's trying really hard....

Trying really, really hard!
Early Morning Exercise

I went exercising with Anna (taking this picture) & the kids early Saturday morning. We ended up here at Paseo Colorado before heading back.
To the Victor
Jason might have won this battle!....but....
But when there's cake involved, watch out for Jeh Jeh!

To the victor goes the spoils!