Christmas with the Schafers

Always good times when we get together, especially on Christmas! I'm so glad we were able to be with them this year! I love you guys! (yes - even you, Adam ;) )

Merry Christmas!

Finally getting some Christmas pictures up! We spent Christmas in Salt Lake at my mom's this year. It was so much fun because Aidan was TOTALLY and COMPLETELY aware of what was going on! We tracked Santa online and when he was getting close he turned on his side, closed his eyes and fell asleep. They were so incredibly adorable on Christmas eve. I don't think industrial chains could have kept them away from their stockings and presents long enough for me to get the camera ready. All pictures are action shots because they were so dang excited. At one point Harry opened a present, saw it was a box and said (while pouting) "A box!?!" and I had never seen him so disappointed! It was hilarious. When he opened his big remote control truck from grandma he patted the box, squealed and clapped his hands. I think he even hugged it at one point. Aidan was extatic every time he opened a present. He loved everything he got. I think he was on a bakugan high but I swear he was obsessed with everything! His most odd gift - an anatomy kit. And he loves it. He is so into that stuff. He can tell you all about your epiglotis, where certain bones are in your body and the function of some of them as well. Genius! Jeff and I both had an awesome Christmas as well. As always. I love Christmas!

Uh-oh

I LOVE these pictures. Aidan called me to the kitchen because Harry was playing with the powdered sugar. You'll notice that Aidan is asking if they will be in trouble but Harry thinks its funny!

This one was right after the first and you'll notice Aidan trying to Hide behind Harry while Harry has now realized it wasn't very funny. It is hilarious now! But I was having a rough, rough day...

Poor Harry

I debated on whether or not to post anything on here about this because I know there will be some people that will say stuff about how much sugar or soda we give our kids. Truth is - we don't give our kids any more sugar than anyone else and they rarely ever have soda and they don't go to bed with juice. So - here is the dentists educated/statistical explanation: some people are just born (genetics)with bad saliva and teeth that make them more susceptible to cavities or weak teeth. I was also sick during the 1st trimester so Harry's enamel didn't form correctly on some of his teeth. So - put that all together and you end up with a sad baby needing 4 crowns on his molars and 4 teeth pulled. Whenever his front teeth would come in they would just break off. Thats just how they came in. 2 of his back crowns were precautionary so we wouldn't have to do this again.

We had this all done at the hospital so they could put him under so he wouldn't be completely traumatized.

He slept for quite awhile and its taken us almost a week to get him back on schedule. He was super clingy and cuddly and I loved every bit of it! He is doing just fine now. The dentist said that he will be able to bite down with his front gums eventually and until I have a little vampire baby. The dentist also told us that his adult teeth will come in just fine, just need to take more precautions than normal and his other teeth are just fine too. No cavities. :) Yeah!

My Favorite Ornament EVER!

Aidan made this Christmas tree ornament at school and I absolutely love it! He told me that when he is nice he can put his nice picture on. Then he flipped it over to show me his naughty side and I thought I was going to die from laughter! It is the most adorable thing ever!

Sadly we haven't had the naughty side showing much, but it makes me smile every time I see it.

We had an early Christmas with Nana and Gramps last night. (pictures to come) and it was great! The boys got some movies, books and light sabres, Jeff and I both got iPod docking stations - he will take his to the office - and we got a Wii. I asked Jeff for one, but I honestly didn't think he would get it. He has never really been a big video game fan, but he is loving the Wii! I haven't had much chance to play, but the 15 minutes I did play today has made my arm incredibly sore. I think its going to be great to get the family moving and its something we can all do together.

Aidan's favorite game is bowling. He's really pretty good at it when he gets going! Harry just likes to hold it and pretend he is playing. Cute kids!