My latest crafty project...

60 degrees in December?

What else to do on a 60 degree day in December?  Get outside!!!  I had a couple of photo session scheduled for today and Aidan decided to be my helper.  

I of course had to snap a few of him while preparing...

 My handsome little guy...

He then turned the camera on me...he took this one...

He wanted me to climb his favorite tree, but decided if I just leaned on it that would be okay...so sweet.

Santa Baby....

 So proud of my boys today!  Aidan was up all night coughing so I kept him home from school.  He felt fine, just tired.  So I thought a trip to see Santa was due - better than dealing with the crowds/lines on the weekend!  I had no idea how Lucas would do - last year he screamed.  I was pretty sure Aidan would get over his fear pretty quickly because he knew potential presents would be involved.  Lucas was hilarious - I put him on Santa's lap and he wouldn't turn his head and look at Santa - he only moved his eyes to find out where I was - it was so funny.  Eventually he warmed up to him, mostly because his big brother was there, and at the end he said "I love you Santa!"  Ridiculousness.  Serious cuteness going on.

Aidan was excited to write a letter to Santa - I helped him with the spelling, but he wrote the letter himself!  He was so excited to give it to Santa.  Love him.

Later in the day we had a visit with Little Miss Sophia - both boys were excited to have her hang out with us for a little bit. 

 Aidan made popcorn with her and Lucas loves her some much he was crying when she was leaving.  

So sweet. 

Christmas photo session....

 

Trying to figure out how Santa will fit down our chimney...

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Yep...this sums it up....

I love this picture.  Kris took this one day - she asked Aidan to pose for a picture...he locks Lucas between the doors and poses....nice.  Brotherly love.  Ugh. 

first black eye....

Da' Bears....

Today the students at Aidan's school were allowed a "dress code pass" if they paid $1.00.  The rule was they could wear jeans but had to wear Bears colors/shirts as well.  I think the principal at his school is a genius - you have potentially 700+ kids bringing in a dollar and all that money goes towards school programs (like music classes, drama). Aidan is also very convinced that his new shoes make him run waaaaayyyyy faster...love it.