Aaargh Matey

Our first official day of winter break was spent lounging around playing numerous video games on our new PS4!  We didn't even get out of our pjs!!

After a long day of play and, working for me, we needed to get out of the house.  It's worth mentioning that I'm goal setting for the upcoming year and one of them is to find new places to eat, explore, etc. around our town.  We will still frequent our favorite places but how much fun we will have searching out new spots!

At first I thought maybe Chuck E. Cheese as a reward for being so good for Yaya, Aunt Sandy & Grandpa Fred.  But then I decided that is too much chaos for a Tuesday night, and Chuck E. Cheese is about as sanitary as a wet pull up.  Instead we opted for a fun filled family dinner at Pirate's Pizza.

Pirate's Pizza is located in the same shopping center as Reno Town Mall.  One thing that really appealed to Trevor's mom and aunt was the numerous Greek dishes on the menu.  Come to find out the restaurant was originally owned by a Greek family!  The boys thought the decor was the best part of the place.

It was a fun night of getting to hang out with three of my very favorites!!

xoxo - j

Merry Merry

There are certain days when I am overcome with how incredibly fortunate I am.  Surrounded by three amazing boys, mounds of gifts and twinkling lights, Christmas was one of those days.

Merry Christmas from our Nook to yours (even if it's a day late)!

xoxo - j

Christmas Eve

We had a very busy Christmas Eve this year.  We kicked off our day with our normal Sunday church service and participating in the nativity story as shepherds.

After that we wrapped our little fingers to the bone and prepared hors d'oeuvres for everyone to snack on before our second church service. 

The second church service did not disappoint, it was a kid-run service complete with readings and performances by the Children's Choir.  We ended the service with a candlelit rendition of Silent Night.

xoxo - j

Santa Clause is Coming to Town

Saturday the whole crew headed down to Santa's Workshop at The Summit Mall for one last meet & greet with Santa.  With the promise of candy canes and other sweet treats made for a delightful outing.

It was perfect, sunny day with lots of excitement that Santa would be making his visit in just 24 hours.

And just when I thought we couldn't possibly have anymore fun, we made a lunch stop at BJ's Bar & Grill...

...I wouldn't have had it any other way.  Loved spending the day with my kiddos and Trevor.

xoxo - j

Almost Christmas

Friday night I had a basket ball game so the whole crew stayed home and watched the hoops on TV.  Nothing like high school basketball to make for a great evening.  When they got tired of watching they picked up a fun game of MLB 2K13.

Nothing like a nice night in before the chaos of the holiday ensued.

xoxo - j

School Christmas Parties

The kids' teachers put so much thought and effort in to their holiday parties this year.  Ethan got to have a pajama day complete with a pancake breakfast and book exchange.

Carter's teacher did 4 fun centers:  cookie decorating; a snowman craft; a Christmas tree paint craft and snacks.

They each came home with a book to read over break and on the highest sugar high ever!!  It was a super fun ending to the semester and the perfect kick-off to our Christmas weekend!

xoxo - j

Last Minute Christmas Prep

Every year for the past three years I have wanted to journey over the hill to experience the Nevada City Victorian Christmas.  In true Nevada fashion the weather did not cooperate.  Hopefully next year!!

Instead we packed up the pipsqueaks and went out for a pizza dinner and a little last minute shopping at Cabela's.  And I cannot forget our stop for peppermint hot coco at Starbucks to make the night feel extra festive.

xoxo - j