SUNDAY...Today we took the boys to the skate park to test the limits of their new Razor scooters. Going around the neighborhood wasn't proving to be all that exciting. They had a great time and would have stayed all day if we would have let them. We went early before the teenagers woke up and took over the park. Luckily for them it's within walking distance from our house so I'm sure they'll beg to go all the time! Will is incredible and fearless!! Ethan is more cautious, but is doing very well. Noah, well, he's got his own style! Of course Chris had to try them out as well.

SATURDAY... In the moring we decorated the house for Christmas. Then we went to the NSB Christmas Parade. The boys had TONS of fun catching all the candy being thrown at them. Go Cudas!!! After the parade Chris and the boys, okay Chris, decorated the outside of the house.

FEELING FESTIVE!!! Last night we went to Light Up Flagler. Ethan and I wanted to go because the 3rd and 4th graders from our school were performing holiday songs. After, we just walked around for a bit. The boys were able to meet Santa and watch various performances. Noah had a meltdown towards the end... surprise, surprise!!!

This afternoon the girls came over to play for a little while. Emma enjoyed dressing up in the boys' stuff for a change. Melissa took a few pictures of her that will probably show up on her site soon.

Just before they got here Ethan did a little dressing up himself. Believe it or not, he is dressed like the Black Power Ranger. I'm guessing the Black Power Ranger may be a bit eccentric!!

My mom and Noah had an adventurous trip to the grocery store and Domino's. Apparently, a "sheep man" got into the van with them. I'll let my mom tell that story, but Noah refers to the guy as Evil Warrior, Sheep Guy, Bad Guy.

WILL AND NOAH ARE 4 TODAY!!! We celebrated with ANOTHER cake last night since Grandma Pat and Pop-Pop Bob would not be here for their real birthday evening. They also took some cookies to school to celebrate with their class. They really dig their Ninja Turtle sword and bo staff! The sound effects are a big hit. Tonight they are watching Polar Express since the weather is just clearing up after two days of rain!

SATURDAY...
After leaving Valrico, we stopped at Downtown Disney. The boys had fun playing in all the cool stores (Lego store and the toy store). We ate outside at the Rainforest Cafe and enjoyed a view of the water along with the perfect weather. Will met his new best friend, Snakey Verdi. He is currently wrapped around Will keeping him cozy and warm in bed. Don't worry, it's a stuffed snake.

We were all pretty much exhausted after the long day. Chris, his dad, Will, and Ethan hung out at home. Chris' mom, my mom, Noah, and I went to the Canal Street Holiday Stroll. Canal Street is a street with locally owned speciality shops. Noah insisted on going but wanted to leave just as soon as we got there. I suppose he wasn't into the antique shops, furniture shops, and boutiques. He was happy with the few candy canes, cookies, candy, and hot chocolate that he got treated to during the stroll! He also liked the harpist that was playing on the street.

Here are a few pictures from Disney and a picture of Noah and Grandma at the Canal Street Holiday stroll.

FRIDAY...

We met Chris for lunch at Panera. Poor Chris had to work! After Chris got home we immediately left for Brandon, FL (Tampa). We spent the night at a hotel so we could wake up early to bring the boys to meet their Great Grandparents for the first time. They were also able to visit with Jennifer again. Grandma and Grandpa Covney looked great and seemed to be in good spirits. Jennifer looked incredible! We all enjoyed our visit to Valrico even though it was all too short. I don't have any pictures of the boys with their great grandparents but will post some soon. The pictures posted are of the boys at the hotel.

THANKSGIVING DAY...

Well, I'm a little behind. We have been so busy I have been neglecting the blog. Grandma Ann woke up early and cooked a very delicious dinner! I think it may have been her best yet. The boys watched the parade and watched Grandma cook. They actually were really into the parade this year.

At noonish Grandma Pat and Pop-Pop Bob arrived. Shortly after they arrived we went on a little hike at Spruce Creek Park. They boys also worked in a little playground time.

When we got home it was time to eat! The weather was perfect so we ate outside by the pool. The boys had made a pumpkin pie the day before so we ate that for dessert.

The boys celebrated Thanksgiving at school today. Grandma Ann went to both celebrations! Ethan was very excited that Grandma visited his classroom. Ethan's teacher, Mrs. Walton, made Grandma feel very welcome. They sang several Thanksgiving songs as well as I'm Proud to be an American. Will and Noah had a Thankgiving feast at their school. Will was dancing and singing songs with his friend Hanah and Noah looks a bit overwhelmed by his plate!

Ethan got his new karate belt today. He was so tired during class that he kept rubbing his eyes. Will and Noah didn't have a nap at school today so they were exhausted as well. They all were fast asleep by 7:30 tonight. Ethan's last words were, "Woohoo, tomorrow is like Friday!" I share the same enthusiasm!!

More pics from the party...

Will and Noah had a blast at their birthday party. The kids seemed to have fun dressing like pirates. They are currently filtering through all of their new toys. Their friends Emma, Paige, Sophia, Aaron, Kalley, John & Christian came. Of course their were some parents here as well, Mike, Melissa, Bobbie, Katie, Tony, Jodie, and the parents-to-be, Christie and RJ. I'm sure Christie and RJ will have more fun at these events when they are chasing one of their own around next year! I know it means a lot to Will and Noah that they suffered through it though.

The boys are excited about Grandma Pat and Pop-Pop Bob's visit. They leave for Florida tonight but won't arrive to our house until later in the week. We still have two school days to make it through.

Big excitement... Grandma Ann arrives tonight! I'll be leaving in a few minutes to go pick her up. We are hitting the Orlando outlets before coming home so the boys won't actually get to see her until they wake up in the morning. I'm sure they won't be happy since they'll have to rush out the door for school right after seeing her!

Ethan's belt graduation is on Monday. He tested for it yesterday and did awesome. Monday he'll break his board and get the belt. He's very excited about that. Will & Noah are obviously ecstatic that their birthday party is on Saturday. When I picked them up today they were telling all the kids that they were going to be four soon! Big men on campus I suppose!

More dressing up...

Today Ethan went to his friend Pamela's 6th birthday party. Her party was at the bowling alley and he loads of fun. He even got a strike! Chris set up the moon bounce for Will and Noah so they could have some fun while we were gone. After dinner and a walk the boys relaxed in the spa with Chris.

Will & Noah got their birthday present early. Their party is this coming Saturday and we didn't want them opening all of their dress-up stuff at the party. We knew that everyone would then want to dress-up instead of party! The boys go to the Eagney's and dress-up in the girls dress-up stuff so I thought we'd make them a boy's dress-up trunk. They love it.

The boys had a blast at their friend Christian's birthday party. Chris will have to step it up a notch in the game department for next week (Will & Noah's party). Tony, Christian's dad, had tons of fun games for the kids to play.

I had fun watching Emma and Paige at the Princess Club. They had a spa set up so they got manicures, pedicures, facials, and make-up. Paige wasn't quite sure what to think but Emma had a blast. Paige was more interested in the marshmallows than the spa treatments. She did let me paint her nails and toes as promised!