Christmas Continued

Our Christmas festivities continued with a trip to see Santa at Bass Pro. Patrick was super excited to see Santa. He really wanted Switch and go Dinos this year, and he drew Santa a picture so he would know exactly which one he wanted. Renee was still a little nervous about Santa but she was more than willing to pose for a picture. Patrick ran right up to Santa and gave him his picture, and of course gave the camera his wining smile.

Drawing pictures

Getting ready to see Santa

Meeting Santa

Getting Ready for Christmas

The kids were so excited for Christmas this year. Patrick is really begining to understand all about Christmas, and Renee is excited because she sees how excited Patrick is. The first weekend in December Patick and I did a CHristmas clean so our house looked great. Both the kids really enjoyed helping me set up our decorations.

Later in the day we went to pick out our tree. Patrick remembered picking out our tree last year, and was eager to show Renee how it was done. They kids raced around the tree place ignoring any of our suggestions. They eventually picked out a great tree that was perfect for our house. Renee completed the trip by making sure we had two wreaths for our front porch.

Our Tree

Helping Daddy

Renee wants to help too That night we decorated our tree and the kids got to open their first present of the season. They looked so cute in their new jammies and bathrobes.

Cute little elf

Our tree

First gifts of the season

Hands down cutest kids ever!

Thanksgiving

Anyone who knows me knows I love Thanksgiving. This year was even better, because even my inlaws were able to join us! I loved having my whole family together, and so did the kids. They were super excited. Our day started with Kenny's race, which of course I forgot to bring the camera to. Later, we went to my Mom and Dad's for the rest of the day. We took turns riding the gocart, eating a fabulous dinner, and decorating the Christmas tree. Here are some pictures from the day.

Two handsome boys

The cool table

The big people table

The old people :)

Happy Birthday Uncle

Tree time

Serious tree decorating going on

Hug time

The gang

Halloween

Halloween this year was lots of fun! Both kids were really into choosing their costumes. Patrick was dying to be a Power Ranger, and Renee is in love with dancing and Disney Princesses. So Patrick was transformed into the Blue Power Ranger and Renee was a "princess ballerina". Right before Halloween we went to Araujo Farms in Dighton to see their jack-o-lantern show. On Halloween we went trick-or-treating with the Doraz Family. The kids had a blast racing to all of the houses. All except Renee. She rode in the wagon and insisted Daddy carry her to each house.

My Power Ranger

My beautiful princess

Hanging with Grandma Edie

Grandma, Papa,and the kiddos

Carving pumpkins with Daddy

Trick-or-treat!

Fall Fun

This fall has been crazy busy for us. I can't belive how fast it's gone by. Patrick is loving school, and making new friends every day. I can't believe this is his last year of preschool. He has begun reading on his own, and is starting to be able to add and subtract. Renee is chattering up a storm. She has some big ideas, and is getting very loud about expressing her opinions. She also has been throwing some temper tantrums lately, which I'm hoping is just the "Terrible Twos". Because I'm very behind on the blog, I've assembled some pictures that capture the "highlights" of the fall.

Renee getting her face painted for the first time

Crazy tiger boy at touch a truck

Quick snuggle with some cute kids

Silly Papa at a church supper

Watching apples being sorted

Picking apples with Daddy

Giant Dirt piles are always fun

First snowfall of the year

Sports Stars in Training

I never thought I'd be one to have my kids in a million activities, however, I was wrong. This fall has been incrediably busy for us. Patrick has been wanting to play on a soccer team since he was two. This year he was finally old enough, so I signed him up at the YMCA. Turns out he's a little superstar in training. His team played four games, and Patrick scored at least one goal per game. Most games he scored at least two. In fact, he scored more goals than anyone else in the league combined. :) While Patrick was playing soccer, Miss Renee wanted to join a dance class. She is quite the little diva. She loves the time she spends in "tap tap, ballet" as she calls it. She even puts on her dancing shoes and dances around the house every day. Both kids are also in gymnastics. Renee goes with Kenny on Mondays, and Patrick goes on Tuesdays with me. Both are begining to improve their tumbling, and they love it.

Dancing Princess

Getting ready for class.

Getting ready for soccer.

Taking a breather and watching the action.

Going for the goal!

Point Sebago ME

Our last big camping trip of the season was to Point Sebago ME. This trip was awesome. The resort had everything the kids, and us grownups could have wanted to do. The lake was over 45 miles long, and this resort had a great piece of it. They had a big beach, a fishing pond, and an area for boats. While at the resort, the boys became a whirlwind of activity. They went to fishing camp. They rode kayaks, and played mini golf. They also went fishing on their own every day. Patrick even caught his first fish. A large mouth bass. Poor Kenny didn't catch anything. While the boys went fishing, Miss Renee and I became beach bums. We went to the beach for hours every day. While at the resort, we were able to go to a dinner show, and also a sunset cruise. The kids loved riding on the boat so much, we were able to go twice. Point Sebago was a wonderful way to wrap up summer of traveling.

Getting ready to hit the beach

Our beach

Going fishing

Cruising in a kayak

Chippy and his friends

"Mummy, who are these strange creatures?"

Poor tired Patrick

Enjoying an evening boat ride

Chilly, but fun

Getting reading to enjoy a carnival

Happy anniversary

One last trip to the beach before we head for home