Dickens Scares the Dickens Out of the Villagers

 And then naps with his nose in my stocking!



Christmas 2010

Christmas morning started before dawn, somewhere around 7am. CJ waited patiently, as he did last year, while we made coffee and Tucker and Dickens ate breakfast.

Tucker was quite the helper, making sure that all the presents smelled just right.

I got coal in my stocking!!!

 This year's big gift for CJ was not the PS3 that he had asked for and we were a little concerned about how it would be received. It was not on the list, nor had it been mentioned even in passing (at least not for a long time).

He likes it!!!

He really likes it!

We spent the rest of the day enjoying our gifts and each other's company.

A Trip to Wisp

This year's trip to Wisp was a great time. It snowed each day and we skied until we dropped. This trip was a first for CJ in that we were joined by two other families. That meant that CJ had other kids to spend time with. His first vacation where he wasn't the only kid, yippee!

The boys hung out at dinner and then back at the hotel they enjoyed the peace and quiet of a hotel room without parents. We also enjoyed the peace and quiet of the bar without kids!

Christmas Tree Hunting

This year we opted for a Charlie Brown tree. While hunting at the 4th tree farm of the day we found this little tree that needed a home for the holidays. It is probably the smallest tree we have had in recent years, but it once we got it home and decorated it was just perfect.

Orchestra Concert

This year's orchestra concert was great. CJ's group sounded great. They enjoyed entertaining us and especially enjoyed playing Alvin & the Chipmunks with Alvin himself joining the show.

After the middle school finished their performance we were treated a performance by the high school orchestra. We were amazed by how professional looking and sounding they were. The music was amazing and they all looked so good in their dresses and tuxes. Yes, tuxes!