Luke's first time on skis!

Luke was so excited to try out his new skis the day we got them back.  Since it was a great, sunny day but still snow in the backyard, we decided to try it out.  Luke did great and Wes loved to watch him.  Nick got a great workout hauling Luke up the slope in our backyard.  

Happy New Year 2012!

Nick and I on New Years Eve at our neighborhood party.

We rang in the new year with style... going to church, watching the Broncos with Tim Tebow and having the Nelsons and Rufners over for dinner.  Crazy with all 11 of us but fun... would not have had it any other way!

We met Sue the T Rex!

Oh no!!!  We nearly escaped being eaten by Sue the T Rex!  Whew!  When it was all over our hearts were pounding and we felt lucky to be alive.  Wes was the only one who did not seem to mind Sue.  Seriously... this is an exhibit not to be missed at the museum of Nature and Science.  Just don't go see the IMAX movie...too scary for a 3 year old.

Merry Christmas! All Aboard...This is the Polar Express...

Merry Christmas!
Luke 2:10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.
I especially love this verse since Luke was born on February 10th...2/10

Wes before going downstairs... so excited to see Santa.

Look, Santa and the reindeer ate our treats.

We got a special note from Mr. C!

Many hours were spent watching the Polar Express going around the tree.  

After naps we headed over to Grammy and Poppas house for a delicious Christmas dinner.

Wes loved playing with Knapford Station... which will be a great addition to the Thomas  train table.

Gotta love these boys!  All dressed for bed.

Away in a Manger

This very special nativity set was given to us by Luke and Wes' Poppa.  It was his and his brothers as children and is over 60 years old.  Luke was able to tell me who all of the people are and the story of Christmas.  Too sweet!

Preschool Christmas program

Luke's preschool program at Cherry Hills was too sweet!  They listened to a story, sang some Christmas songs and had a birthday cake for Jesus. 

Wes just had to sit right next to his big brother during the story.

His class...

Grammy Belitz came

Luke's teacher Mrs. Hays

Brunch with Santa

     Oh how I love all the traditions of this Christmas season.  One of these traditions is to go to Glenmoor and have the boys picture taken with Santa and have a yummy brunch.  It is hard not to eat too much because the food is so wonderful!  The boys enjoyed the cookies the most.  

We took a carriage ride as well.