Cookies and Milk for Santa Claus

This was the first year we put cookies and milk out for Santa Claus.  Something that made it even more fun was that Xander and Mommy made the Xmas cookies themselves.

Xander helping Mommy bake Xmas Cookies.

Xander & Daddy taking the cookies and milk to the fireplace.

Alaster & Xander were very excited that Santa was on his way.

Ok…it's off to bed otherwise Santa may bypass our house if he thinks little boys are still awake.

Christmas Eve at Grandma Bea's

We got together with Lisa's family on Christmas Eve and Xander was in heaven getting to hang out with all his cousins.

Everyone opening their gifts from Grandma.

Alaster with cousin Mariah (she just might be his favorite, but don't tell anyone).

Our Savannah Banana getting ready to rip into it.

Justin was very meticulous when opening his gift. 

Xander hadn't even opened his gift yet.

 4 hours later and Alaster hasn't moved from Mariah's lap.

Xander's First Christmas Program for Preschool

I'm certain this is the first of what will be a long line of Christmas programs for both the boys.  This one was pretty special considering it was Xander's first one ever.  He of course stood out from the crowd and was absolutely brilliant.  (Of course I'm being completely unbiased…right?)

Alaster was so proud of his big brother (so was Daddy)

Throughout the whole show he kept hollering out to us and waving.
I think he was concerned we might lose track of him (Yeah, right.)

It was nice to see him enjoy himself and have such a great time.  Mommy and Daddy couldn't have been more proud.

Christmas with Grandma Char, Uncle Jim & Aunt Melinda

A group shot in front of our Christmas Tree

Uncle Jim and Xander Playing with his new erector set.

Xander learning about The Nut Cracker from Aunt Melinda.

Alaster instantly fell in love with his Pillow Pet. 

Grandma Char sipping her coffee and watching the boys play with all their new Xmas gifts.

Of course Xander had to sport his New England gear for our special guests.

Xander playing Hide and Seek with everyone.

Alaster and Xander having a great time opening all their Xmas gifts.

Alaster playing with his new High-Tech Ice Cream Truck.

Xander and Chaplin Daddy at the NHRA Winternationals

I had the joy of taking Xander to the his first NHRA Drag Race in February.  He had a really good time and it was especially sweet for me.  I've been waiting to take him since the day he was born.

Christmas 2011

Here are a couple of Christmas pictures.

I snuck down to Disneyland yesterday with the boys and surprised Lisa with a picture of them with Santa Claus.



We had this taken in front of the Disneyland Christmas Tree on Thanksgiving weekend.

Family Photo Shoot

Last Sunday we had Family Pictures done by one of Lisa's friends from high school who is now a professional photographer.  She sent us a few pictures to tide us over until she is able to edit and provide the entire set.



Bob, Lisa, Xander & Alaster

Xander

Alaster

Forever In Love

Our Happy Family