Christmas at the Wahls

After we opened presents and relaxed a bit, we went over to my inlaws house for Christmas Linner (Lunch/Dinner) This was particularly wonderful as my sis in law came in from Overton, with her brood! We don't see them a whole lot these days.

Here are a few pics from the day

Siblings...minus Gilbert who's out of the state. Vicky, Louie and Chris

The kids are all really close...they pick up where they left off.

Look at these 3 stooges! Sebastian, Carrie and Mattea

Everyone chowing down

Most of the grandkids....now that they're getting older it's hard to get them all in the same picture!

And, to top the night off, Grandpa showed us his Christmas Present...a robe reminiscent of the Playboy Mansion.

It was a very nice evening. Glad to see the Overton Wahls again and glad that the kids just love each other so much!

Chase Mommy Around the House

This is a game we play often  (although the kids think it should be more often..like all day, every day). They line up, with me facing them....do the count down....and then I chase them while they turn tail and run away.

Because the house has an open floorplan we run in circles around the kitchen, through dining room and front room into the living room. Often I'll switch directions and try to catch them...and sometimes we hide around a wall and try to catch each other.

They are very cute/funny in the playing. Sebastian screams, Elias shoves Sebastian forward, doors get slammed...it's fun!

Daddy's Boots

Brian recently had a photo shoot at Bonnie Springs, a recreated old cowboy town. He dressed the part wearing his Daddy's old cowboy boots. These boots have seen everything!

Riding Bikes

We've had a lot of great weather this year...and when it's nice we play out front. Everyone has an assortment of bikes and wheeled things...Here's Elias and Sebastian right behind him!

Often our neighbors come out too. Here's Elias, Robert & Sebastian on a 3 wheeler and Zanthippie in the background waiting.

1st orange

This is our first orange off our orange tree! It has taken quite a few years to produce.But it looks worth the wait!

Here's Maddie, Gracie and Faith sharing the juicy goodness

We've gotten a few more off since then...looks good for next year!

Little Witch

He's a Little "everything" ! This kid is curious and outgoing and happy! He's so wonderful.

Merry Christmas 2009

I am convinced that 8 is the age when Christmas is perfect! It certainly seems to be so for Elias!

This year Elias obsessed about Santa, wanting to know every detail of everything  (making me cringe with the web of deception!). He made his gingerbread house yesterday and left it for Santa to eat, along with of course milk and cookies, and thoughtfully, some water and carrots for the reindeer. He went to bed early, without even being told to.

Overnight, we became the proud owners of Rock Band 2. When Elias went to check on Santa's snacks, he saw it all set up and ready to go!

Sebastian also saw his big gift, a firehouse/policestation. Complete with helicopter, fire truck, motorcycle and furnishings. This "dollhouse" was such a hit he didn't want to leave it to open other presents!

We eventually moved on to other things.

Brian opening his card from his "other Mommy"  my sister

Elias got the super wazoo BumbleeBee mask and wrist blaster he'd been wanting for months! Thanks Aunt Kristine and Aunt Mary!

And, once Sebastian came in and decided to open presents, he enjoyed himself too. He got lots of "little" things...he loves things he can put into other things. He got some little doggies and this little set of Star Wars characters. Of course everything promptly got put into the firestation!

Well, off to play Rock Band! Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!