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Monday, December 20, 2010

Time with Tia

So after the boys and I did not get to spend much time with Tia over Thanksgiving Tia suggested she spend a few nights with us over Christmas. (For those of you who don't know the story I guilted Jenny to stay with us) She arrived Sunday morning and we all ate cafe con leche y tostada together, and then we spent the afternoon at the Falls waiting in line for 2 hours to have our picture taken with Santa. Tia was a team player.

Then today we packed in the fun by Christmas shopping, going to a Christmas park, making Christmas cookies and going to see Christmas lights. Yes, we jammed it all in, I don't think Tia has ever had this much Christmas fun in her 27 years! Or this domesticated!!! She is tired, but the boys and I have GREATLY enjoyed having her all to ourselves! Here are a few pictures of our memories with Tia.


Not sure what this face is, but I think she is pretty proud of herself.

We are future Betty Crockers!

Tia is not a good influence.

He couldn't resist!

It was a family effort!

Today we the boys and I got to go to the park with Tia. We had a great time! I mean a holiday park in Miami on the sand??? What more could you ask for? We thought it would be cooler, but alas Miami does not allow for cool weather when it getting close to Christmas. I don't think it would actually be Christmas in Miami if it were cold. Tia was not dressed to her best and would not let me take a picture of her, but she was there.

Posing with Mommy is asking a lot.

A sleigh on sand?

They have their own way to go down the slide.

What this face is about I don't know.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Ben's Christmas Performance and Santa

Tonight was Ben's first school performance, and even though it was not Broadway material, he made me tear up! I had such a wonderful time. But it was a little surreal being the mom in the audience. Here are just a few pictures I wanted to share.

I think he was trying to dance?

Now maybe posing?

And now being a good boy?

The 3 cutie pies!

How sweet are these kiddos?

Every year the Williamson family invites the boys and I to the Riveria Country Club to have lunch with Santa. Andy and I could care less about Santa, but the food is AMAZING! This year my parents got to go too and enjoy the food. My dad did not realize he was going to be Santa's helper. Sam would not let him go when it came time to take pictures with Santa, hence Ogie is now in the picture!

The 4 of us....

and the 4 of them.

Then there is these 4....WATCH OUT!

But the funniest of all is my dad with Santa!