Happy Birthday, Papa!

We went early to see Papa for his birthday and the boys loved playing outside and giving him gifts. Happy Birthday to Papa!

Christmas at the Heller's

The Heller family invited us to their home to see their beautiful Christmas display. Mrs. Heller's dad had made a beautiful life size sleigh and she is honored to carry on the Christmas spirit in her neighborhood. Everyone was in costumes and the kids LOVED seeing Santa!

Adventures with Buzz the Elf

Every morning Nathan was the first one up searching for Buzz the Elf. He always looked in the last hiding spot and then whisered, "Buzz the Elf moved." Nathan was particularly captivated that he was always in a new hiding spot each morning. Thomas on the other hand liked to talk to Buzz every night and tell him about things he wanted or try to explain his misbehavior. Here are some of the fun things Buzz did while visiting our house.

Buzz is Back

Buzz made an early debut this year. It's hard to believe that Buzz has been our elf now for three years. Thomas and Nathan were so surprised to have found him in the living room this morning. He came with a special letter from Santa. The letter encouraged the boys to be on their best behavior, to be kind to each other and to listen to their mom and dad. Thomas wrote him five letters throughout the day trying to explain his misbehavior, making special gift requests, and asking Buzz if he will stay until Christmas. The best part of this tradition is seeing the Christmas magic in my boys. Thomas counts down the entire year for this moment. Every first of the month is when he tells me how many months it will be until Buzz arrives. I'm sure Buzz will have lots to tell Santa about the Rhodes boys.

 

Thanksgiving Show

Nathan's class put on a little Thanksgiving program. Nana and Papa came to see it, too. Nathan sat at the end of the row and it was hard to get a good picture of him. The room was very crowded. All the kids sang great, except Nathan didn't want to sing. He was too amazed by the big crowd of people. He loved when everyone clapped at end of the songs. He was convinced it was all for him! He's still singing the songs at home so I know he loved preparing for the show!

 

 

School Pictures

Such handsome boys for the 2012-2013 school year.

Thomas in 2nd grade

Nathan in the 3 year old preschool class

A Little Saturday Fun

Just for fun Nathan and I made Lego Man crayons. I found the ice cube mold at the Lego Store and we decided to melt crayons in it. The little crayon figures came out perfect! Nathan loved lining them up and coloring with them.