Two sick kids

Well, this was a rough week. Landon has two ear infections and started coughing yesterday. I was hoping that he wouldn't get one before his first birthday. The pediatrician said that he is behaving extremely well for having one really bad ear infection. The other ear isn't as bad. Lukas has a bad cold and missed two days of school. The doctor said his cold could last 6-8 days:( I can't wait till they both are feeling better...I hate it when they're sick and can't wait till we all get some sleep! Needless to say, they haven't been very photogenic or doing much this week.

Playing in the snow

This afternoon we took the boys out to play in the snow. This was Landon's first time to be in the snow and he enjoyed it for about 20 minutes then was ready to head back in the house. I took Landon in for a nap, then headed back out with Ben and Lukas to play. They were building a fort and I decided to make a snowman. The fort may be here until summer...LOL! 

News

This past Saturday, we decided to look at trading my car in since my lease is up in May. That afternoon, I drove home my new 2009 Colbalt after being at the dealership for 4 hours. We got a good deal and I did not lease this time, nor will I ever again. I am so glad to be out of that and weight has lifted from my shoulders now that it's over. So, my new car is a blue/green color and has black interior (which is great because of the boys). And, as super plus, it has a factory remote starter! This surprise came at the very end when I was signing the papers. 

Landon also has been taking one or two steps on his own! He does really good until he starts laughing, which is every time, then loses balance. Also last week, Ben called me at work to tell me that Landon has learned how to clap. Every time we say "yeah" he puts his hands together and smiles and claps. He also loves to give "high fives". It's really cute! 

I've been working with Lukas on his lowercase identification and he knows all but 2 letters. He really only didn't know 7 letters, which wasn't as bad as I thought from the report card grade, but I started working with him and he's doing great. This week we are going to start teaching him how to tie his shoes. This should be fun!

New Bedroom Set for the Boys!

Today, the new bedroom set arrived for the boys. To our surprise, it did not come with the ladder and the extra side step storage unit (which was my favorite part of the bed). The sales person didn't mention to us that those were not included. So, Ben called them as soon as they opened and talked to the guy who sold us the furniture. The bed will not fit in the room with the extra storage unit, so we decided not to get that and we are going to get the ladder for free (because of complaining). Ben had to also call them back this evening because we noticed that the one of the dresser was damaged...Ugh! Overall, we are very happy with the new bedroom set and so is Lukas. He is totally excited about his new bed and even did his homework at his new desk tonight. We haven't finished the room completely, as you'll notice, we still have to get a chair for the desk. Lukas wanted to use it so badly that we gave him the stool from the old kitchen table. 

Lukas' 1st report card

Lukas went back to school today after being off for 2 weeks for Christmas vacation. When I got home from work, he showed me his first report card. I was overly excited and a bit nervous. Ben and I were very pleased with Lukas' accomplishments. I was just extremely excited since this was his first report card...another milestone! I scanned it for everyone to see. As you'll notice, we have to work with him on his lowercase letter identification. I'm so glad that they sent this home so we know how they are doing in class. I also scanned a Christmas artwork project that is very neat.  

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone! 

This was the first New Year's Eve that we stayed home and actually went to bed at 10:30. It was actually very relaxing. It was nice to have the whole day and evening to play with the boys. This morning we got up early and went shopping at Levin's for a new bedroom set for the boys. Lukas is so excited he picked out his new bunk bed for him and Landon. We also got 2 dressers and a desk. We are so excited. Everything will arrive on Wednesday, January 7th! 

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More Christmas Pictures!

Here are a some more photos from Christmas.

Our Family Christmas Party

We had our family Christmas party, Saturday, December 27th at our house. This is my favorite time of year. Though, it didn't really feel like Christmas with the temperature being 60 degrees. We actually had some windows and doors open (lol). We had a great time and the boys got lots more presents. Lukas and Landon got some money from Pap and Tracey to put in their savings account. Lukas got JR. PJ's, Thomas the train lumber yard and Landon got clothes, baby tonka trunks, and a stuffed horse from Grandma. Uncle Doug got Lukas two more new trains and got Landon baby tonka trucks (yes he got two of the same gift) haha. It was very funny! We played cards and made lots of great memories. Thanks to everyone for coming and the gifts.

Christmas Day!

Our morning started at 10:30AM  since we didn't get home until 1:30AM. Lukas was jumping up and down with excitement. He couldn't wait to tear into the presents. This is the Christmas that Ben and I have been waiting for. It truly was the best Christmas. Lukas got Thomas at Action Canyon, Neville (this is what he asked Santa for), Nascar toys, Harvey (another train), farm cargo carts, carnival cargo carts, some new cars from the "CARS" movie, hummer truck with a trailor, and more that I'm probably forgetting. Landon got some more clothes (which he needed), v-tech steering wheel, v-tech top spin, cool stacker toy, a baby einstein video "my first moves", and an activity book. 

After we opened gifts, my mom came over with more gifts for the boys and to see what Santa brought. Of course my mom went over board with clothes and some more Thomas the Train gifts. Kristy and Mike also showed up and brought the boys presents. Lukas got the Walle movie and the game for his Leapster and they got Landon "lil munchies" and a very cute outfit. 

Around 3:00, I got the boys ready to go to my dad's house. Ben stayed home to go to bed since he had to go out to work at midnight. While at Pappy Sam's the boys got yet more presents. Lukas got a v-tech digital camera and Thomas the train bath toys. Landon got a learning puppy and a shape cookie jar. The boys sure did have a wonderful Christmas. 

THANK YOU EVERYONE!

Christmas Eve

It's a tradition with my family to go to church Christmas Eve and then to my Nanny and Pappap's house to eat and exchange gifts. Lukas was very excited this year about Christmas. He was eager to go to the church service and couldn't wait to open gifts. This is the first year that he opened all his gifts himself. He got some really great gifts including, a thomas the train computer (his favorite), trains that came with movies, clothes, puzzles, gift cards, gator golf, a skateboard (Thanks Nanny), a new puppy that he named "wiener". Landon was also excited, but he was very tired since it was WAY past his bedtime. He got the playschool zoo train, some stuffed animals, lots of really nice clothes and gift cards. By the time we got home, We were exhausted and had to get the boys to bed so Santa could visit and leave gifts.

 

Winter Wonderland

We got some more snow this weekend and I walked down our street and got some neat pictures. It was absolutely beautiful! It was a heavy snow that laid in the trees for days. Luckily, I got the pictures because today everything melted with the temperature rising to 45 degrees.