New Christmas Ornaments

I buy the 3 boys an ornament every year...sometimes more that that if I find something that represents them specifically that year. Here are the new ones this year.

for Jar because of his project car

for Jar because he always liked licorice growing up

This one is obvious for Cam

This was for both of the boys--they loved this when they were growing up

Because Michael graduated

Because we got a new grill this year

Because Michael always did the Taz voice

Christmas Sweaters

I love to see the boys in sweaters by the Christmas tree. I try to take photos every year like this.

Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve, we all met at Grandma's house. We had snack goodies and then read the Christmas story, sang songs, and opened presents. We all missed Dad, but I thought that it was a good time. It feels so Christmasy at my mom's house.

Christmas Eve Pajamas

For years now, we have given the boys pajamas on Christmas Eve. I remember one year that the young kids (cousins) got matching pajamas for Christmas. It was so fun. I don't always buy the boys matching pajamas, but this year I did. I love how fantastic they both look.

Here are photos of when they and their cousins were little with matching pajamas.

Christmas Shopping

On Thursday, we went Christmas shopping. We do this every year a couple of days before Christmas. We don't necessarily have to buy Christmas gifts, but we like to go shopping for a couple of hours sometime during the week before Christmas (for the Christmas spirit and music). We had a great time.  We hit a few stores and were done in about 2 hours. Here is how our day went:

Marshall's--the boys did not go in here

Cam doing his favorite thing--trying out computer related stuff.

Cam trying out the Windows Surface Tablet

Cam trying out the digital piano at Guitar Center

Guitar Center

Guitar Center

Then it was to Old Navy, where the boys found one thing each

World Market--where we always buy a few of our favorite treats 

Target shopping

Looking at all of the Holiday treats

It is always so much fun. But, because I am not a shopper, it is always good to get home too.