One of Miles' Christmas presents was a box set of Captain Underpants books. He loves them because they are full of potty words (e.g. a character called Professor Poopy-Pants) and I love them because they get him excited about reading and being read to. Miles and Noah logged many hours snuggled up to their grandfathers listening to Captain Underpants stories (one morning, Mike's dad had read an entire book to them - maybe 120 pages? - before I even came downstairs at 7:30am!). Here's my dad with the boys on the morning of 12/26. He used the most hilarious voices and inflection and really hammed up all of the "bad" words. They boys were entranced.
Later on the 26th, Mike's parents, his sister, Shannon and our niece Mason arrived. It was awesome to have so much family in our home. I love being around ALL of my sisters (don't mind me, sporting my Mrs Doubtfire outfit amidst my cute sisters. I should have been ashamed of myself).
While we were all together, we buckled down, got out the tripod, and took an entire family picture. Would be fun to get a professional one at Dana and Brad's wedding (hint, hint). :)
The boys love being around their aunts and their cousin!
Love this sweet picture of Lindsey and Mason. Mason is going to be the cutest flower girl in Dana and Brad's wedding next month!
My amazing husband and the incredible woman who raised him (with Bob!). Glad to know my boys will still be teasing me 30+ years from now!
Peggy and Bob gave the boys these super cute robes for Christmas. The boys immediately began imitating Yoda from Star Wars (Noah had just opened an awesome Yoda lovie from Shannon and Mason that gave them the idea). They suited up in their robes, put the hoods up, and grabbed their light sabers (a favorite gift also from Aunt Shannon and Mason). Here are our little warriors.
I have to include at least a few pictures of us playing games. Its one of the best parts of family-time, right? Lindsey and Jason gave Miles Samba De Amigos. We adults cracked up as we played it (and I love the picture of Shannon and Peggy dancing in the background while Mike is playing).
We also played Apples to Apples. Mike and I were in heaven with my entire family about the table, even though we both tied for last place. :)
Thank you to everyone for coming to Charlotte this year!
3 comments:
what fun family time. doubtfire...heehee. love that first pic reading capt underpants. perfect,
i love us.
What awesome photos!
Drew got 8 of the Captain Underpants books from my brother and sister-in-law for Christmas and LOVES to have Doug read them to him. Actually, they've finished them!
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