Christmas Day

Christmas day is finally here. Hayden and Ian were so excited to open all their presents. I posted alot of pictures this year because their faces crack me up. I LOVE seeing their eyes light up when they get that gift they asked Santa to bring. It is priceless. I love Christmas! It is my favorite holiday of the whole year. We want to wish all of our friends and family a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Yes, I said it "Christmas" no happy holidays here.

Christmas Eve

We went to our church for the Christmas Eve service. They put on a special performance called "Winter Wonderland". Included real ice skating, caroling, candlelit visual, and a performance of the birth of baby Jesus. It was absolutely wonderful and the kids loved it. They would not allow any pictures during the performance so I took what I could before the show started.

Christmas Wishes

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All I want for Christmas 2009 from Kelly DaCosta on Vimeo.

Winter Basketball 2009

Hayden has played soccer since he was 3 years old. He never wanted to do any other sports but this year he has decided that he wants to do everything. He asked if he could try out for basketball so we signed him up. He practiced so much because he was determined to "make the basket". He has always been one of the best players with soccer. However, basketball was harder for him but he was determined to do well. He made his first basket during the 4th game. We are so proud of him!
Hayden and his friend, Tallie.Pete and Ian watching Hayden play.Coach Ricky giving Hayden his metal.Hayden and Caiden at the end of season party.

Ian's Preschool Christmas Party

Tonight Ian had his preschool Christmas party. They sang lots of songs and enjoyed cookies. He did a great job and kept looking at me to make sure I was watching. He is so cute!Ian sitting with his two favorite teachers.Ian and Hayden put on their Rudolph hats we made together.

Ice Skating

We were invited to a birthday party at the ice rink. Hayden and Ian were both really excited to ice skate for the first time. They had these home depot buckets for the kids to lean on to keep their balance. It worked out really well since I myself had never been on the ice before. I was afraid both of them would pull me down. The buckets were really helpful, no falling down.

Christmas Memories 2009

Our favorite time of the year is Christmas. I love decorating the house and shopping for everyone. This month we had some seriously low temps and a little snow. It is such a magical time when you have children in the house trying to wait up for Santa. Christmas brings back so many great childhood memories for me and my goal is make this Christmas the best day. Every year, I try to make new memories for my boys so they can remember Christmas as the best day of the year. Watching their faces gleam from excitement when they open their gifts is priceless. Sitting on Santa's lap.Making our gingerbread train was so much fun!