So 2011 is off to a busy, but great, start. But to back track a little bit, Christmas for us Krupp's was everything that we could have hoped it would be. The boys had a wonderful time. Thomas and Lucas even begged me not to take down the Christmas tree!
For New Year's we went up to the Leclercq's and had a fun New Year's celebration. The boys had a blast getting to have a sleep over at Isaac's house. The next day, we celebrated Isaac's 3rd birthday. I can't believe that adorable little boy is already 3! I love you Isaac! And Happy New Year to everyone!
And here's a funny story to start off the New Year: It was the Monday right after New Year's and I was getting Kevin ready for school that day. He kept insisting to me that he did not have school. I was trying to get him pumped up for the day by saying things like, "Aren't you excited to see your friend Sam?" To which he responded, "I would be, but he won't be there SINCE I DON'T HAVE SCHOOL!"
I continued getting him ready and as we were heading to school, he hunched down in his seat and said, "This is sooooo embarrassing. Why in the world do you want me to be the only kid at school?" I ignored his wise comments, chalking them up to ramblings of a kid who enjoyed his 2 weeks off; however, as we pulled up to the school, it was painfully obvious that school was in fact, not in session. I had to turn back to my 5 year old, and say three words that are never easy, "You were right," I said.
I had just been proven wrong my child. The poor kid, can you imagine knowing that you didn't have school and thinking that your mom was going to make you go? And the best part was, after all of this, he said, "My dad knew that I didn't have school today." Thanks Paul, that might have been something to share with me!
Well, here are many pictures for everyone's enjoyment--I am trying to set a new record by posting close to 40 pictures, and believe it or not, it was hard to choose only these pictures. I may have been a little too camera happy this holiday season!
My 3 little guys, ready for Christmas to begin!
Me and my guys! I think I may be a little more excited about this picture than them!
Grandpa Keith & Santa Draven
Kevin giving little Draven a piggy-back ride (he just loves to do this now)
The little boys at the home-made movie theater
Kelly & Elaina (she looks good with a little baby girl in her arms...hint, hint)
Funny faces (Jami & Kevin)
Grandma Dorothy and baby Draven
Papa Tom & Kevin opening one of his many gifts
Cutie Pies Lily and Kevin
Our natural born football player--the football helmet covers his wound that he earlier received by hitting the fireplace--maybne we should keep that helmet on at all times?
Lucas' little birthday cake--he worked hard on making this one!
Isaac!!!!!!!
The twins, opening presents as differently as their personalities. Thomas was like a tazmanian devil, tearing each present open in rapid-fire mode, and Lucas, slowly opening each one, not wanting to open more presents, but wanting to play with the one he just opened.
The Ingerling family enjoying Draven's first Christmas!
Santa Clause certainly came to town!
Thomas enjoying his surprises from Santa!
Kevin happily surprised with his new "Hero Factory" legos from Grandma Traci (and the best part is that we keep all of the Hero Factory stuff at her house--have fun putting that together Grandma!)
Buzz "Lucas" Lightyear to the rescue!
Christmas at the Krupp's--Thomas was in rapid-fire opening mode again; he even opened some of Elaina's gifts because we weren't quick enough to get the gifts over to Elaina and out of his reach!
Lucas opening some books!
Kevin opening his Lion's football gear from Uncle Kevin and Aunt Kathy!
Thanks Mema! An obnoxiously LOUD musical instrument to drive Paul & I crazy!
Jessica opening Elaina's girly gifts! Gifts for little girls are soooo cool!
And thank you Papa Dave for the pellet guns for the boys! The boy's couldn't have been more excited (neither could Papa Dave)!
Uncle Paul & his niece Elaina--I can hardly wait to see just how bad he is wrapped around that little girl's finger!
Gerard, Jessica, and Elaina: what a beautiful family!
She's so dang cute!
Cute Christmas Cousins! Kevin and Elaina!
Brody came to visit us the day after Christmas and the kids all enjoyed a ride in their Cadillac! Every now and then, Thomas would open the car door and spit out the door--wonder where he learned that from, don't you Paul?
The boys all snuggled up in their new sleeping bags ready for their sleep over at Isaac's house!
I want a sister! (I know, I am hilarious!)
The Slade kids on New Years! I sure do love my brother and sister!
Kelly, Brittani, Ryan, Jordane and Me--welcome to the family Jordane!
Getting ready for Isaac's party!
Paul's under that pile of boys somewhere!
The lovely Lily :)
Isaac's Birthday was at Monkey Bizness! It was so much fun--for both the kids and the adults. The boys (the grown up ones) enjoyed racing each other in the obstacle course while the kiddos LOVED the big slide!
Happy 3rd Birthday Isaac!!!!!!
Thomas doing his dancing splits!
Lucas (refusing to take off his snow boots) running around rather than dancing
Hello Draven!
Kevin doing the cha-cha
Kevin looking adorable
Yes, this is Lucas still running around
All danced out--time to PLAY!
Playtime with Draven!
Too cute for words!
Draven enjoying the dance party too!
Check out these cute little boys!
Isaac and Thomas, taking a dancing/playtime break!
I'm ready for my best friend's baptism!
Proud Papas: Dave & Elaina and Chuck & Madelyn
