PreSchool Christmas Party

Matthew and his preschool class celebrated Christmas yesterday by singing songs with Star Tom and enjoying yummy food with their families. It was so CUTE to see all the children belting out Christmas carols. At the end of the event we received the present that Matthew had worked so hard on for us - a really cute card with his photo on it! We were also able to snap a photo of Matthew with Teacher Courtney (his favorite!).

Matthew Phelps!

Matthew has taken to SWIMMING in the bath tub and practicing his "dives" - which only means he puts his head under the water. I believe we've got a little fish on our hands as he can't wait for summer and swim lessons with the high school girls!

Santa Picture

Childhood Memories!! The cheesy photo with Santa Claus. Matthew was a little apprehensive but was a great sport and told Santa all about his wish list. He also told Santa how his elf ELFIE has been watching him and what a good boy he has been. Luke just looked around the room wondering what all the EXCITEMENT was for.

Pancakes for Breakfast, Please!!

So every morning I ask Matthew what he would like for breakfast and every morning he tells me pancakes. I always try to pursuade him with something different and I always get PANCAKES PLEASE MOM!! So, we always pick a shape to make the pancakes into and on this morning we made a Christmas tree.

Poor Little Luke!

Luke clearly isn't amused by his brothers antics! HOWEVER, he looks pretty CUTE.

Oh Christmas Tree!

We got our tree on the 7th of December! We love going to the Healdsburg Kiwanis Tree Lot as they put all the monies they earn back into scholarships and programs for the children. We ALWAYS get a silver tip and this year it is just beautiful. She proudly stands about 10.5 feet high and SMELLS amazing.

What happened to November?

I seriously have no idea what happened to November!! I guess having a newborn in the house REALLY does mess with the schedule. We were busy! We had house guests, another post placement visit for Luke's adoption, lots of dinner parties and then celebrated Thanksgiving with our dear friends the Cabrals. Anyway...now that we are half way into December I hope to update the blog more often!!

Trick or Treat

Matthew (Firefighter) and Luke (Spot - the Firefighter's dalmation) had a great time trick or treating around the plaza downtown. ALL the merchants were dressed up and passed out candy. Matthew scored WAY TOO MUCH candy. Poor little Luke was mistaken as a COW by EVERYONE who saw him. We had a great time - even though LUKE was screaming for the pictures!

PUMPKIN carving contest!

The winners? Matthew and Dave! Our dear friend/nanny/supergal JULIE joined us for pizza night and pumpkin carving. We had GREAT fun and Matthew LOVED carving the winning pumpkin with his Daddy.

Halloween Party

At preschool on Thursday Matthew got to wear his Halloween costume and then find a pumpkin on the playground at the end of the session. He HAD a great time and it was so cute seeing all the little kids dressed up.

1st Post Placement Visit

On Thursday our wonderful social worker, Heidi, made her first post placement visit today! She's amazing and it was great for Matthew to get to see her again and show off his little brother. We have three more visits before February and then ALL paperwork can be submitted to the judge. Upon final ruling LUKE will officially be a HARDIN!

Found MY thumb!

Luke found his thumb! HOPEFULLY, there will be no more screaming because the pacifier FELL out!! HOPEFULLY!!

Oh the things you can do with a BOX!

Matthew LOVES anything RESCUE related. This morning he woke up and wanted to make an AMBULANCE out of a box. We had so much fun coloring it and he has been playing in it ALL day long. It's just a box - who knew it could bring so MUCH joy?

LUKE is CUTE!

Luke is such a HAPPY baby!

Matthew is THREE!

Matthew and his "I'm THREE crown"! (Yes, he turned 3 on 8/22 - but the picture was TOO CUTE not to post now!)

TOO Early to be TEETHING!

Okay...does anyone out there think this is possible? Look at that drool coming out of Luke's mouth. He's been a little fussy and keeps getting those classic rosy red cheeks. When you massage his lower gums he's in heaven!

Flower Bulbs and Carmel Apples

Our Tuesday consisted of Mr. Matt going to preschool (which he loves!). After school we planted bulbs and made carmel apples. It was an awesome way to spend the afternoon enjoying our Fall weather and Matthew LOVED being able to plant the bulbs and then water them with his very own watering can. HOPEFULLY, our home will be filled with wonderful flowers this Christmas. Then we made carmel apples which were so YUMMY. Matthew thought it was funny when the carmel would stick to his teeth. Sweet little Luke, of course, was very helpful during all this activity by taking his pre-dinner nap.

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