John let the kids dress themselves today.

I love that he isn't as controlling as I am.

He lets the kids really express themselves.

And this is how they do it.

Parker has a sweater under his polo and thought a tie

was a nice addition. (totally cute)

Payton chose his favorite superman shirt

and shorts. (tired of stuffy winter clothes I guess)

All I have to say is BRRRRRRR!

A tribute to the handy-me-down tie

"It goes with everything"

winter fun

We went sledding Sunday with some folks from church. I witnessed my husband being creative with Park. Park stood on the sled and John sat behind him holding him up. He got to get a taste of what it feels like to snowboard. (without the huge wipeout) It was a highlight for me to see how completely brilliant my husband is. Parker totally felt like he was king of the hill. It made me forget what a grump he was right before we got to the snow hill. John John thinks of things I would never think of. My camera ran out of juice at this moment, So no amazing pictures. But it is forever etched in my memory another amazing idea that made our children feel special.

It seems to take forever for Christmas to get here. But once here it flies by. It's now time to buckle down for a long winter. I am trying to come up with some family activities at church to keep us connected to our friends and out of the house getting some exercise.

There was no shortage of enthusiasm Christmas morning. The boys showed no preference for one thing over another. They loved it all. We spent the morning at grandma and grandpa's and then headed to Johns side of the family for dinner. The boys love playing with their cousins it is something that goes by way to quick for them. They are never ready to leave one household and head to the next.

Park has been asking to make cookies all week, so today we had a free day to get creative. He made sure to Pack one in daddys lunch for him. Daddy is his super-man and of course it has nothing to do with John telling him that he is secretly super-man :o). Parkie was so lovey dovey after we were done. He had a little mom time and it paid off in hugs and kisses. Payton had a hard time deciding which one not to eat. He made a gingerbread man that looked like it was breakdancing. He was going to give it to Wade (his dancing buddy) but ate its leg off instead. Sorry Wade! Zac you get the super tough and cool lamb. I promise he only licked it twice!