Christmas Morning

I will post some videos soon, but for now, here is Christmas morning pictures.  My boys didn't get dressed for five days in a row.  They were so happy to stay home, play with their toys, and be with their family.  It was pretty much the best Christmas ever :)

These were the two presents the boys wanted the most!

Remote control helicopter!

Working together!

This picture is priceless.

Nate was so excited with every present he opened.

Nick's big present- his MarioKart racing set!

Nate playing with his Mickey Spaceship.

Daddy and Nick playing with his helicopter.

It broke three days later :)

We were lucky to have Chris and Tony for dinner.  We all sang Happy Birthday to Jesus.

The big boys working hard!

Christmas Eve

Nate laughed and laughed at Christmas Eve on Sesame Street when Cookie tries to call Santa but ends up eating the phone instead.

Nate's cookies for Santa

Nick's cookies

Nick peeling the carrots for the reindeer

Boys before church

This year, I felt like we were finally not in a rush.  Kids were at a very good age.  It was a beautiful day.

Gaga and boys

Gaga and boys

Ma and Elizabeth

Boys exchanging cards

Getting the table ready for Santa

Spreading the reindeer food

This was Nick's card to Nate

We are ready Santa!!!

Nick's Piano Playing

Click on this link to see Nicholas playing the piano:
http://youtu.be/_7wA07BGOcE 

His playing has gotten amazing.  He has quite the knack for sight reading and barely needs my help at this point.  I do give him lessons and tips.  I love hearing him play.

I am so blessed that I simply don't have time to blog about my children anymore.  They fill my life with so much busy and for that I am thankful.  I will have pictures from Christmas up soon, but here is our Santa picture from this year.  Could it be any more perfect?  The look of wonder in both of them is captured beautifully.  This Christmas was wonderful.  I promise to post more soon.  We hope your New Year has been filled with happy.

NYC at Christmas

We went into New York yesterday to celebrate the beginning of the season.  We had a wonderful time.  There is nothing like NYC at Christmas.

Outside of Macy's Herald Square

 

The boys were awfully nice to each other waiting to see Santa.

The displays were wonderful and Nate was in full cheese mode.

Nate even talked to the elves and told them he was being good.

Fine Family and Santa

Boys with Santa

Boys mailing their Santa letters at Macy's

We walked down 5th Avenue seeing all of the window displays but the biggest hit was finally getting to see the NYC Library.  We went inside and looked around but decided we are making a separate trip back to see the Children's Room. 

The Fine Family and the tree!!!

We took a break to have a slice :)

Continued to walk and hit this place called FAO Schwartz :)

Went to Nintendo World too!

Mario is just a tad taller than Nate :)

Awesome driving guys!

Next was a carriage ride through Central Park.

Take me for a ride horsey?

Mommy and her cuddle partner Nate.

I already printed my Christmas cards.  If I hadn't, this would be the picture. 

We did the Top of the Rock.  The boys were running around so we quick grabbed a moment to ourselves.

Tree at night.

Nothing like New York at Christmas.  It is the only city.

Halloween Part One

There are lots of fun events that we get to go attend before Halloween. Here is the world debut of the cutest Mario and Luigi Bros. ever for the Trunk or Treat event with the Moms Club.

This is Nate's pouting stance. It is quite hysterical.

Boys and their friends Madison and Morgan :)