Merry Christmas

Christmas morning was full of suprises. The kids were excited to see what Santa had left in their stockings, next to the milk and cookies they had left out. Gifts includes books, stuffed animals and new toothbrushes.

Milk & Cookies for Santa

The kids were so excited for Santa to come visit! Dad made a fire to warm up the chimney since it was so cold outside on Christmas Eve. After making cookies to leave out for Santa, Alex told us what toys he thought Santa might bring. Of course, it helped that he had a sneak preview when he went looking around in the basement utility room the weekend before...

Happy 33rd Birthday Elizabeth!

Mom's special day was spent at yoga class and finishing up preparations for Christmas. Dad helped make the day wonderful by getting her favorite Buca di Beppo lemon chicken for dinner and a yummy cake.

Alex's Snowman

Alex could play out in the snow all day! He was a big help to Dad with shoveling, so they had time afterwards to build a snowman. Alex named it Cooper-Logan, after his two favorite babysitters.

Neighborhood Santa

Alex was so excited to see Santa again for the second time in one week. He dressed up in a tie and wore his Thomas the Train hat so Santa would understand how much he wants Knapford Station for his train track. Elena was not thrilled with Santa, but at least she did not cry the entire time again.

Elena's Adoption Day Celebration

Sunday (12.9.07) marked the one year anniversary that Elena joined our family. We celebrated the happy occasion with an Oreo Cookie Cake. It is hard to remember now what our lives were like without her!