We have decided to take the kids to Lowry Zoo tomorrow and I will take plenty of pictures to post. This will be our first trip to this zoo and we are all excited to try it out. Today was a pretty lazy day for us and we enjoyed every second of it. Check back tomorrow night to view our adventure.

Eric and I took the kids shopping so they could buy the things that they didn't receive for Christmas and I ended up giving into Taylor and she was able to get that iPOD and Jimmy bought a TV and DVD player and some accessories for his new Leapster and more Cars vehicles. The kids made out great for their Christmas and both are very happy with all that they received. I have not been able to hardly get Taylor out of her new roller blades since yesterday, I would say that is probably one of her favorite gifts. For those that do not know this yet, Taylor has graduated to my shoe size, a size 7 adult and she is only 9. She is very proud of this and cannot wait to surpass me in shoes. I have a hard time keeping her out of mine, if I can't find them I now know to look in Tay's bedroom and there I usually find them.

I posted some more pictures of the kids on Christmas and the last photo is a picture of Jimmy relaxing in his chair watching Ice Age: The Meltdown in his room. He kicked his feet up and Eric told me to grab the camera. I loves his new chair, what a great Nani these kids have, she gets them what makes them so happy.

Taylor and Jimmy are so excited for summer so they can go stay with Nani and Grandpa Ky-Ky. Taylor was asking me today how much longer it was going to be. The kids seem so excited to leave me behind (sniff, sniff) but I know they will have a great time. Eric and I are flying Steph out here in February and Mom mentioned she may come as well, so we will see. Eric will be in Philly for a week and I would rather have someone here with me and who better than my family.

I have really enjoyed Eric home this week and everything has been going great. He is going to hate going back next Wednesday after being off for so long, but we love him here with us. Jimmy and Daddy have been having a lot of fun playing with his new train set and Jimmy taught his daddy how to play his new video game. I am so glad that Jimmy has warmed up to Eric the way he has, I was worried there for awhile, but they have made great progress and I am glad Jimmy has someone to turn to other than me. Taylor and Eric have always had a very good relationship, so he has been very happy about getting some attention from Jimmy.

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Jimmy's Christmas

This is the first Christmas Jimmy really understood that Santa was coming. He knew about Santa last year but didn't really understand, but this year, he remembered what happened last year and he was so excited Christmas morning the poor child could not sleep.

Jimmy's List

Santa- Leapster TV, Leapste Dora the Explorer game, Leapster The Backyardigans game, 4 Hot Wheels cars, 2 Disney Cars vehicles, Disney's Romone's House of Body Art playset, coloring book, crayons, Ice Age: The Meltdown DVD, toothbrush kit, jump rope, Dodge Viper die cast car, silly putty

Daddy and Mommy- Dora the Explorer TV game, Bob the Builder western playset, Tow Mater talking vehicle, Disney Cars wall clock, Tow Mater light switch plate, memory game, picture Rhymes game, Blue's Pajama Party book, sounds book

Grandpa Ky-Ky and Nani- Bob the Builder outfit, Disney's Cars chair, Superman jammies, Thomas and Friends Steam Train Set, $20.00

Auntie Ste- Lightning McQueen plush toy

Uncle Nick- 2 Disney's Cars vehicle

Poppa and Nani- Disney's Cars wallies, Mack truck

Maw-Maw- Hot Wheels vehicle set

Uncle Matt and Auntie Angie- Tow Mater t-shirt

Teresa and Isaiah- Bob the Builder TV game

Gannon, Pam, Josh and Nick- Avatar figurine

Grandpa and Grandma- $50.00

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Taylor's Christmas

Tayor was very happy with all of her gifts and let her daddy and me that she was thankful. We had her lemon poppyseed muffins for breakfast and they were delicious.

Taylor's Gifts:

Santa- Nintendo GameCube, Havest Moon game for GameCube, Paper Mario game for GameCube, jump rope, make-up case, bubble bath, body wash, bath salts, 6 loofas, deorderant, toothbrush, 1999 Chevy Corvette die cast car, Sorry board game, The Little Mermaid DVD, GameCube controller, coloring book, crayons, flamingo pen, 2 bubble and lots of candy

Dad and Mom- Heartsong Care Bear, SpongeBob stickers, Yoshi's Island DS game, Harvest Moon DS game, High School Musical CD, Tinkerbell watch, Ice Skating Bratz, crystal Tinkerbell light (there is more but I forgot what else we got her, can you believe that?)

Grandpa Ky-Ky and Nani- Tinkerbell rug, Tinkerbell jammies, jeans, boy shorts, roller blades, $20.00

Auntie Ste- 500-piece puzzle

Uncle Nick- puzzle carrier

Poppa and Nani- jeans, High School Musical DVD

Maw-Maw- 2 pocelain dolls

Uncle Matt and Auntie Angie- Tinkerbell shirt

Teresa and Isaiah- Tinkerbell purse, necklace, bracelet, hair ties, Lemon Poppyseed muffin mix

Gannon, Pam, Josh and Nick- Sleepover Bratz

Grandpa and Grandma- $50.00

If I left anything or anyone out, let me know. Paper was flying and I am hoping I caught everything that she received. I know I left some things I bought out because of a huge brain fart, but when I figure it out I will list those as well.

The Day After

We started our Christmas morning at 3:30 A.M. when Jimmy woke up overly excited. They first checked their stocking finding many goodies and then started the present opening and wow did they make out great. Many thanks to all that sent them presents, they loved them all. I will have individual posts for each of the kids with their pics and lists of what they received.

We all had a very good time at Bob and Carol's, we saw Vicky and Kim as well. We have spent a lot of time with Vicky since we have been down here, but Kim has been in collage and we have seen here once. The kids enjoyed themselves and made friends with everyone he met, he is a very social child.

I hope every one's holiday was great, and I am sure it was. I had a lot of fun watching my children opening their presents and all their excitement when they got the things they asked for and some that they didn't even know existed.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Christmas Eve Has Arrived

After a wonderful Christmas Eve dinner we joined Teresa, Jen and Isaiah for a gift exchange. The kids had a wonderful time and afterwards the kids (including Isaiah) came over to check Santa's status and what time he would be in our area so they could be in bed on time. Both of the kids fell asleep quickly and couldn't wait for the arrival of Santa. Merry Christmas to all of you!