"Trigger Thumb"

Say whaaaat?
You heard me, trigger thumb.                                              

As some of you know Spence has had this weird thumb thing for the last year or so where it kind-of pops out of place (like someone who is 'double-jointed', which btw the doc told me isn't really a true thing). Anyhow, it's happened before and we've always been able to pop it back in place. GA-ROSS! Although this time I couldn't, and he couldn't, and it's been like this for awhile, and it is really freaky-deeky. So, we went to the doctor and he has to see the specialist for hand surgery! Crazy, right?! Guess he must have been practicing texting in the womb or something. Kind-of bummed out but it could be worse.

*This isn't Spencer's hand, but it looks just like this.

A Weekend of Celebrations

Well, we had ourselves a wonderful white Christmas! Even with the blizzard we were able to have all three of our planned celebrations (yes, you heard me, three) and as expected the boys enjoyed their showering of gifts and their visit from Santa. Let me take this opportunity to personally thank Santa for bringing Spencer his Buzz Light Year wings ~ he is sooooo happy! When we were going to the Grandparents house on Christmas Day Spencer said "Can I fly them to Papa's house...my Buzz Light Year wings?" - and he was serious! Isn't that adorable?! And yes, Mason was also happy with his gifts :) Here is a schmattering of photos from our holiday:

Spencer on Christmas Eve

"Ready for blast-off"

That's right - when you get a scooter in December

 (at least where we are) you need to ride it in the house

Mason has never seen the movie Toy Story...

but his older brother has and apparently that is all it takes

to make something 'cool'. Hence, two of his favorite gifts:

his very own Buzz and Woody

Time to 'rock out'

With two little ones on Christmas Eve  -

this is as close as you are going to get to a 'family photo'

"To Infinity and Beyond!"

Oh, and let's not forget to see

 these special wings from the back...

Spence and his first candycane ever

We also celebrated another important birthday in our house: Micah's! Yeah, he's another year older (but not sure if another year wiser...hahaha :) Spencer decided Micah needed to wear this lei as the guest of honor during the festivities. We had a fun celebration that included a dance party (of course) and OLF (Oreo Lemon Freeze).

We had a wonderful holiday week and hope you all did too!

A White Christmas

Ask and you shall receive, right? Well I guess so! I was just saying the other day how it would be nice to have a 'White Christmas' this year and we definitely will! It's been snowing all day and we should have at least 6" or so by tomorrow morning. Hopefully it won't snow too much so we can still get everywhere we need to be!  *Merry Christmas everyone!*

A Beautiful Drag

Winter is definitely here...there is no avoiding it now. And for those of you that haven't experienced a cold winter (and no my Phoenix friends, I am not talking about the harsh days of 60 degrees) here is the lowdown.

The downsides:
- Chapped lips, dry skin and static!
- You have to 'bundle up'...adding 20 layers of clothes just to keep warm. And let's be honest, when does this ever make you look or feel better about yourself? (Children are exempt from this).
- The kids or the dog go outside and track slushy, wet snow in everywhere!
- You are always cold no matter what you do.

The upsides:
- The snowfall can be very beautiful
- Kids (and adults) enjoy playing in the snow, sledding, and making snowmen
- Hot Chocolate is considered a necessity
- The winter helps you appreciate living in a place where you get to experience 4 seasons

Oh, and little kids do actually look pretty adorable wearing snowpants and mittens and hats....case in point:

*StoryBook Island's Christmas Lights*

Northpole ~ Attention: Santa

This is of utmost importance...Spencer has written his very first letter to Santa Claus. I assisted with some of the 'letters' but the drawing of course was all him. He wants two very specific things for Christmas, Buzz LightYear 'wings' and Buzz LightYear jammies.

So attention Santa Claus and elves: in case this letter doesn't reach you we thought we'd put it online. We're sure that in 2009 you are online regularly and are checking our blog for updates on whether the boys have been naughty or nice. To recap the last year: both of the boys have been wonderful.

Please note, Mason has not yet 'written' his letter but he'll work on it. I told him I'd let you know he would like anything his big brother is getting plus a monkey or two (stuffed will do). Thanks so much Santa. Merry Christmas!

Micah laughs every time...

he sees this photo. Let me break it down for you.

*He thinks it is funny that Mason is standing on the couch (cause he's not supposed to)

*He thinks it is funny because Mase has a 'sweet outfit' on (by the way, now that he has worn his snowboots he wants to wear those constantly...and for the record, the rainboots are easier to get on his chubby feet)

*He thinks it is funny that Spencer is wearing the strainer on his head (which Mason drags out of the kitchen every chance he gets)

*And last but not least, he thinks it is funny that Mason is hitting his brother in the head while they are both laughing.

So I thought I would share the photo with you and maybe you will get a chuckle out of it too:)