Williamsburg

We took annual tradtional trip to Williamsburg this weekend. We decided to dress the kids up and wing it with realistic expectations. They all did great and we lasted the whole day just tootling around Williamsburg. We love going to Yankee Candle Village to see Santa and get Christmas pictures. It's just a magical little village type place that sort of leave the kids wide eyed with wonder as they look around at everything. They have a little toy shop, candy shop, a room that is dark with stars on the ceiling to give a night time feel and every so often fake snow falls from the ceiling. The whole place is decked out for Christmas. We then went to the Christmas Mouse so the kids would pick out their Christmas ornaments. This was Alaynas first year to pick hers out. She picked out a my little pony one with no surprise to us and Bradley picked out one with 3 basketballs hanging from it. He's really wanting to get into basketball this year so he was very proud of his pick. We then went to Merchants square which is downtown Williamsburg and as we walked onto the main street there was Santa walking the streets talking to people. Bradley sort of questioned how he could be in two different places at once, but explained he needs lots of Santa helpers with so much to be done and so many kids:) We took a break for some coffee and it was getting dark so we went to leave and just getting started was a little play in the street. It was a neat little stage set up with 2 characters playing many roles in The Christmas Carol. It was very funny and entertaining. It was the perfect end to a special family day. It's neat starting little traditions the kids look forward to in the years to come.

Hmmmm......what's in here? Nosy little kids!!

My little apple dumplin looking for something.

Catching snowflakes

Looking at all the christmas villiages set up.

The kids always enjoy the puzzle table in the toy store. Laura just liked to eat them.

I want a pink twirly dress is what she told Santa.

Bradley being silly!

Looking for the wishbone

We had a nice Thanksgiving.......Gramma and Grandpa Boscoe came to visit. Didn't get many pictures, but here's Gramma and the kids looking for the wishbone. They thought that was neat! I remember as a kid being at my Grammas and thinking the same thing. Two of us would grab an end and make a wish. Bradley's is still letting his dry out in the window sill so it will break really good. He's still thinking what his wish will be.

They found it!

A Beach Day with Gramma

It was the most gorgeous November beach day so we took gramma to the beach and just goofed off. Just a little bit:)

It was fun watching these two interact and pose. They were hamming it up all on their own.

Mommy and her girls

Daddy and his baby....so sweet!

Me and my mommie
Gramma and the babes

They had a blast running and jumping off the the sand bar
Gramma won the contest for the highest jump

Cartwheel contest

What is this icky squishy stuff anyway?

Laura was crawling towards the water, but still far away and Alayna was in the protective mood and was saying "oh no momma, Laura's gonna sink" and I said she'd be ok, but she took it upon herself to carry her to safety.
Gramma and Laura

Gramma Dennice gave Bradley a metal detector so him and gramma Cathy were excited to give it a try. It kept beeping and we would try to find the treasure, but didn't have any success.

Gramma comes to town

Gramma Cathy came to visit us for 3 1/2 weeks and it was a huge blessing having her with us. We had such a fun time with her. There was a whole lot of lovin and spoilin going on for sure. We just hung out and took each day as it came. We enjoyed our morning coffee chats, our thrift store/garage sale treasures and adventures. Mom was on a mission most days. She was such a huge help with the kids, cleaning, projects. She transformed Alayna's room into a princess room including painting all her furniture. Added shelves to the playroom closet,(she is officially called the tool belt diva around here) she shampooed my carpets. A great big thank you mom for all you do and make it seem effortless!

Me and the girls picked her up from the airport in the morning so this was the first time Bradley had seen her when he got off the bus after school. It was fun surprising him with her! We hadn't seen her since Christmas.

Giddy up Gram!

Not sure how grannie handles all the torture! She assures us she's made of iron and I don't doubt that!

Snuggle time by the fire

Playing airplane

A day at the zoo

Princess and the Peanut

Aw yes, our daily dressing up. She was on a snow white kick forever and then she went to Cinderella. Wonder who's next? Hmmm....I hope my prince will find me with my other glass slipper.

Yes, there are days that Alayna is very sweet with her sister and I just soak it in because on other days she's yelling "MOMMY, Laura is getting my stuff and by the time I get in there to save the pet shop village Alayna has already taken it upon herself to carry her away and literally drop Laura on her belly at my feet. Poor kid!

Wow, she's sharing a leaf with her....how sweet I sarcastically think.:-0