Christmas 2010

Sights and Sounds of Christmas in San Marcos

Avery talked about Santa the whole time we waited in line, but of course as soon as we got up to the front, she didn't want to be anywhere near him.  Mrs. Claus was so nice though she asked if the kids wanted to take a picture with her in her chair.

When it was time to take pictures for our Christmas cards this year,  I knew our house wouldn't make for a very pretty background with no presents under the tree yet, and I really didn't want the bookcase and tv in the background like all of our other pictures.  So I decided to go up to my school because they had a beautiful tree on the stage complete with wrapped presents!

 And this tree was out in the hallway, so I had to get one more picture!

 We always have Christmas with my dad's side of the family a few weeks before the actual day.  Avery decided to have a little fun in the suitcase while I packed for Victoria.

At the park where we had the Christmas get together, there was a paintball course which made a great background for MORE PICTURES!!!

 

Back at Mimi and Poppa's house, the kids got to drive their jeep and "monster" truck.

Avery loves to get into my makeup drawer and play!

I can't go too long without making something, so I made Avery a few covered button hair clips.

 This is our Activity Advent Calendar.  I saw this idea on a couple of blogs and thought it would be fun for Avery.  It will really be used more next year, when she's a little older, but we've been having fun with it so far this year.  Each day has a little activity or craft to do.

One of our activities was to paint and decorate a Christmas tree.  Avery absolutely loved this since she loves to paint AND glue!

Our litle boy is getting so big!!

We took the kids swimming at the Y last night.  I love how Jake kicks his legs like a little froggy!