Christmas Shaving

Before Christmas weekend Ronin would take down one Christmas link from his chain and get excited over how many days were left. I had to video tape him -it's so cute!

And here is Quinn bouncing and smiling.  6 Weeks old here:

And one more Ronin video...  He was being naughty so we said he couldn't have any more bubblegum and sent him to his room...  where I soon heard his sad-sad song coming from:

Thank goodness Christmas is over with!  Now to deal with the mountain of recycling left from so many boxes, bags and wrapping paper...  and organize all the piles of goodies into organized clutter-free places...

We had a great holiday, lots of great family and friends to share with.  Ronin got way too much, as usual.  He's not really sure what to do with himself yet.  Santa got him a "shaving kit" and he has been going to the bathroom to shave every couple of hours.  It's really cute and he makes us smell his cheeks when he's done.

Some serious shaving... 

Ronin in his new monster blanket.

Quinn's new Jump-up toy

Ronin's exercise bike/game

 Bring on the new year!  Now I get to plan Ronin's super hero birthday party!  We are thinking about making him a fort with a slide and swings for his birthday :)  He would love it!

Happy New Years,
Love,
C

Santa countdown

The boys finally got to see Santa last weekend.  We had cocoa with Claus at the Kids Fun & Fitness center where Ronin takes his swim class lessons.  We had Sean and Shelley meet us there so the boys could play in the giant "jungle" area together.  When Ronin was in line to see Mr. & Mrs. Claus he said "I can't believe Mrs. Claus is here too!"- So cute!  When he sat on Santa's lap at first he asked for a bell from Santa's sleigh- like on the movie Polar Express... but then he sasked for a glow in the dark helicopter, Fleas on my dog game, and something else...  Quinn got to sit on Mrs. Claus' lap for a visit too.  :)

Ronin's visit

Quinn and Mrs. Claus

Both boys

At a friends Christmas exchange I received a color-changing Snoopy.  Ronin takes it to his bedroom at nap time.  He's so funny.  This week Ronin and I made a Christmas chain to count down the days, snowflakes and we decorated paper xmas bulbs for fun :)

Here's Snoopy with some of Ronins decorations on the tree.

Today Ronin wanted to go ride bikes while Rory was at work and I asked what we'd do with Quinn while we are riding bikes since he's too little.  Ronin said we should put him in a box and wrap him up so nobody would see him until we got back.  haha!

Ronin in his new PJ's, the tree and a rubber band on his nose...

Little Quinn... 5 1/2 weeks old

I really liked how this photo looked :)

Next blog will be after Christmas!  Happy holidays!

Love,

C

Horse Races and Stompeez

Having grown up with horses it's kind of hard to believe that I've never been to a horse race.  Rory's coworker owns a few racehorses and told him to bring us out on Sunday to watch the races.  We did and it was so much fun!!  I read the names of the horses to Ronin for one of the races and he zeroed in on the one named Cheeky Joey.  Well his $2 bet turned into $16 when Cheeky Joey won his race!  He was so excited to win!

Cheeky Joey in the background

Ronin's winning ticket

We managed to make ginger bread (graham cracker) houses this last week too.  Ronin needed a little structural help from daddy but did all the decorating himself :)

Ronins house

A Christmas search for the coveted "Stompeez" slippers has been a bust.  Apparently the company just started up and didn't expect the sudden popularity that has occured...  They are months out from fulfilling orders...  I read online that there are many furious mothers trying to get ahold of the coveted slippers...  It amazes me how Christmas can turn parents into velicoraptors if they can't acquire the one gift that is so  hard to attain... I think some like the "hunt and kill" aspect of it. I really don't think the kids even care...  not to say I won't try again after xmas for Ronins birthday though... haha! 

We finally finished Santa's letters from the boys this week, Ronin gets to visit Santa Saturday morning- he's very excited and wants his brother in the photo too :)  Ronin has a big present under the tree and the day I wrapped it and placed it under the tree he dragged it to his bedroom so he could sleep with it by his bed.  He keeps asking if it's Christmas yet- this year is so much more fun with him since he understands more now.  He has already guessed one gift under the tree- a book. Too smart for his own good...

Ronin's Santa letter- he signed his own name :)

Many-armed monster he drew on the back

Quinn making smiles

Quinn is such a good baby even though he's a bit more demanding than I remember newborns being.  I wish I could just sit and cuddle with him like I did with Ronin, but I am so glad I got to with Ronin since I am forced to split my attention now.  Quinn is such a cuddler it's hard putting him down.  He weighs 11 pounds as of yesterdays dr. visit... she said he's "thriving"...  I call it comfort eating ;)

Almost Christmas!  I can't wait to see Ronin's face when Santa comes!

Love,

C

Face Paint and Ponies

Last weekend we successfully went to swim class with Quinn in toe- he just slept the whole time.  We also made it to Ronin's little friend, Peyton's pony birthday party.  I had to go inside to feed Quinn so I missed some of it- but when I came back out Ronin was smiling so big while riding the little white pony, Joy, all around.  I think he took the longest turn of anyone.  I was so happy to see him have such a good time even if the weather was freezing!

Swim class buddies- Peyton, Caden and Ronin

Ronin riding Joy

Ronin asked for a fly on one cheek and him hiding behind a tree on the other cheek.

Quinn and his big blue eyes

Sweet sleeper

Not a very exciting week, but soon we'll go see Santa (on the 17th).  Ronin has already guessed one of his presents- he asked if it was a book.  He's as bad as Rory!  He also told me not to buy him gifts because Santa will bring him gifts.  That was nice of him ;)

We are about to leave for a play date wih Ronins friend Trenton...  Have a great week and weekend!

Love,

C