Meet Jack

Santa brought Ashton this Nutcracker. It is ceramic and as tall as he is. Ashton has taken to dragging Jack all through the house. Since they are both the same height transport is hilarious This morning I come around to nag him to brush his teeth for the umpteenth time. I turn into the bathroom to witness the above. He is brushing Jacks teeth and wiping away the drool. What are friends for? 

Trouble

Kade: Mommy did you play Trouble when you were little? 
Me: Yes I did. I loved games and still do.
Kade: This is a pretty old game then!

Georgias

Ash would sleep in his 'Daddy boots' if we let him. I love these bitty little size 10 adult replicas.

Three Kings

Kade is learning about Mexico for Multi Cultural Night. He celebrated Three King Holiday and shared his own Rosca de Reyes after class with us. I found this one at the market He was thrilled. He started sharing stories he had learned. We all sat around our table breaking bread tuned in to the moment. It was one of those perfect moments all for $4.99.

Rave in the Bedroom

Your bedroom ceiling looks like a Freemont Street Light Show: XL pillow pet light up dino, lighted turtle shell, as seen on TV illuminating polka pillow, ceiling display alarm clock, glow in the dark planets and let me not forget this photo display night light shining across to the opposite wall. You two do not fear dark. As Kade said, "I am just putting the stuff to use". 

NBA

Yep, we officially have a basketball player. Papa Ed Uncle Jake and Binks impatiently wait to take Kade to play hoops. I am excited to finally have one play an indoor sport! I am not a basketball fan unsure emoticon I would push indoor soccer and swimming all year long. He has begged for over a year to play hoops. Kade said, "Mama, I have to get out there and try 'em all. You told me I can only play one at a time. How else will I know what I want to play all of the time? I just gotta play to find out. Right?" True words. I was sold. See you one the court, kid.

George

Daddy and I woke you up for an adventure. Our adventure was a three hour drive down I5. It led us to this surprise encounter tour. You did not know van.... 

We met George. He is a 34 year old African Elephant. We saw him get a bath. He did a few tricks for us. Each one of us fed him a carrot and we all were invited to pet his trunk. It felt exactly how Kade described as wiry. Ashton you were very cautious. You would go near him only if someone was touching you. It took you a lot to warm up to this big teddy bear. On our way out he held a white handkerchief in his trunk and waved it high as we departed. Kaden you thought this was great. They sold Christmas ornaments painted by George. We will have it on our tree year after year remembering this day.