When December Came Around

I found the perfect box and tried to ship the littlest one back to Aunt Pam. The USPS has some really strict rules and wouldn't take him. This reminds me I need to write my congressman.

Steven was starting to do a lot of this....he does it a lot still. Living with two wrestlers can be very annoying. Wanna wrestle?? No, go away. Practice your half nelson on someone your own size!

The holiday spirit was getting into full swing.

Seth's hair was getting really long.
And, please, do not judge the holey socks.
I have four kids, be impressed they have clean socks, with or without holes.

Garrett was a very diligent ginger bread house builder.

More of the local culture.
This must have been "Talk Your Bull for a Walk Day".
Wait, that is any day around here.

There was even more gingerbread house building.

Some were ginger breaded out.

And still others thought there were better uses for their time.

Thomas was hoping the holidays would just go away.

Finally, Santa came to visit and the masses were happy. =)

Thinking back to November......

The Marine Corps got another year older.

Jerry and Vaughn were about the same weight, but not quite.

Garrett looked like this.

And Steven like this.

Seth was starting to have long hair.

We were enjoying cool Okinawa playgrounds.

Roller slide!

Drop slide!

And we saw a little of the local culture.

Love those drums.

Happy Birthday!!!!

Don't Forget the Chicken and Rice

Garrett's class recently "traveled" to other countries to learn about the country and its culture. These have been hanging up since they started that unit and they never fail to amuse when I pause long enough to read them. Today, I finally remembered to take a picture. It is so funny to see what they find important enough to pack for their trips, and what "travel" can be defined as for them. Kind of like a glimpse of what life would be like if 4 year olds ran the world. Click on the picture to make it bigger, it may just save your eyes.

Have You Seen UP?

It really is the "Cone of Shame"
Poor Thomas.
He is one pathetic looking puppy here.
He's all better now.
His Christmas picture will be coming in a few more posts.

An Update? No, Just Pictures!

More pictures to follow...
I have been a tiny bit lax with the updates.
It will be a work in progress.

This is Garrett sitting in a time out by the blanket for throwing sand....not sure he was getting the message.
Seth's hand looks awkward and not attached to his body here, but at least he's happy!

Steven was cold, surprise, surprise.Poser.

For the Family.....