Sitting on Santa's Lap

Chase told me the other day that he wanted to sit on Santa's lap. So as soon as we were all home we headed for the mall. I wasnted to go as soon as possible becasue I wasn't sure it would last. But I was wrong again. Both boys did infact sit on his lap and tell him what they wanted. They also had a mailbox there and Bryce put his letter in there for Santa.

Cutting down the tree

This year Eric and my Dad took the boys to cut down the tree since we have already tug it. I reminded them to take pictures and they did a gerat job. The boys both had a blast.

Bryce getting ready to cut

Brycey cutting

Chasey cutting with Daddy's help

Daddy finishing the job

Live Nativity

There is a church nearby that does a live nativity every year. We had taken Bryce when he was younger but he did not remember it. The boys had so much fun filling in the blanks as we read the story along the way. We can't wait to do it again next year!!

Christmas Lights

So this year being our first official year in Ambler we have been able to see some houses that really decorate for Christmas!! Here are some of the pictures that we have taken and NONE of them are from our house!

this wasn't even half of it

one large toy soldier

28 years of doing this...crazy and also very cool to see

they loved the phillies train

the whole street had these candy canes up

Ambler Christmas Parade

Eric took the boys to the Ambler Christmas parade while I was out. They had a great time and loved seeing all the fire engines, police cars and of course Santa. they also enjoyed getting lots of candy!!

I asked for pictures and this is what I got...I can't complain I got this one!!!

Chase got a DS

So the other day our neighbor came over with a wrapped present for Chase. I totally knew what it was as soon as I opened the door. Anyway he had gotten Bryce a DS at the end of summer and we were going to get Chase one for Christmas but he beat us to the punch. Chase was so happy and couldn't get the box opened fast enough. Here are a few pictures of him playing with it.

Computer Down

So i forgot to mention before the last post that our computer crashed and we were without one for about a month. Anyway I have a tons of posts waiting to be posted and over the next few days I hope to be caught up!!

Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer

We were driving in the car about a month ago and this song came on the radio. We were all, all 4 of us were singing along when all of the sudden Chase got very upset. He was convinced that Grandma really did get run over by a reindeer.( Grandma is Eric's mom) Anyway we all told him that it was pretend and a song but he did not believe us. So Eric tried to call his mom but she was unavailable. So all night long he was upset and talking about it. The next morning around 7am the phone rang and it was Grandma calling to tell Chase that she was okay. He was very happy to hear it and now says that he will pretect (protect) her!!! We still laugh about this when we hear the song.

Bryce got glasses

Bryce had his eye screening test at school about 3 weeks ago and failed it. So I got him an appointment a week later and they told me that he had 2 lazy eyes and needed glasses for farsightedness. We picked the glasses out that night and last night we picked them up. He was so excited until he put them on. It was quite the adjustment. It will take some time but he was doing better this morning. He looks like such a big and very smart little boy now. We go back in 3 months to check on the progress. Please pray that things will start to get better and that we will be able to decrease his lens strength.

A close up

Even Chase was excited and happy for him

What a stud!!!

Looking for a Christmas Tree

We went to Sheerlund Forrest the other day to tag our Christmas tree. It was a little chilly but we had a great time. Out tree is tug so now we just have to cut it down in 2 weeks.

Family picture with our tree

The boys outside the barn

Bryce stood next to Santa to tell him what he wanted...but now he wants to do it again because he forgot stuff!!!

Thanksgiving

We had a great Thanksgiving this year!! We all have so much to be thankful for. We spent the beginning on Thanksgiving with Eric's family in Palmyra and then headed to Reading to my parents house. We ate lots of turkey and all the trimmings. And of course today was the official day that we could listen to Christmas music which is my favorite thing!!!

Fun times at thr Brown's

Aunt Katie set him up for this...

WHat a little turkey

Too Cute

Great picture!!

The Castle

The other day the boys were in the playroom playing so nicely with each other. Anyway they called me in to see what they made and they made a castle and were so proud of it. Probably becasue Chase did not knock it down as they were building!!

Kindergarten Thanksgiving Show

On Friday the kindergarten classes put on a Thanksgiving show. They sang a few songs and did a few poems. They did a fantastic job!! Bryce got to announce the whole show since this was on the same day and his principal of the day. He did a great job, he was loud and spoke clearly and slowly!!

Bryce before the show

Waiting to start

Bryce, Connor and Cole

Bryce's class

Announcing the show!!!

HOP A THON AND TURKEY TROT

Today at Fort Washington Elementary is was the annual HOP A THON and TURKEY TROT. The HOP A THON raises money for Muscular Dystrophy. The kids have to hop for 1 minute. After that the whole school went on a 1 1/2 mile walk around the community. It was a beautiful day and Chase and I went along. We had a good time and hope that it is this nice again next year!!

The whole school jumping and watching the clock!!

Brycey jumping

Bryce and Mr. DelCollo walking (notice the turkey hat)

Bryce with some of his classmates

PRINCIPAL OF THE DAY

Today was Bryce's day to be the principal. He was sooooo excited!! I went in the visit and he was helping to do the announcements. He also got a walkie talkie and a hat. Mr. DelCollo will be having lunch with him and then I am not sure what else they have planned.

All ready to go...

bryce and Mr. DelCollo before the hop a thon

The sign on the principals door...notice the misspelling

Chase's New Favorite Toy

Chase's new favorite thing to play is  the Thomas the Train toys. He brought them up to the table the other day and was playing so nicely!!

Disguise a Turkey

Bryce's Thanksgiving project this week was to disguise his turkey so it would not get eaten. He told us that he wanted to make it  Steeler's football player because his teacher is a big Steeler's fan!!! Here is what the finished project looked like.

American Education Week

This was was American Education Week. I spent part of the day in Bryce's class, had recess and then went to lunch with him. It was a fun day. We had math workshop. I learned a ton of what they are doing and some fun activities to do at home. We are very excited to start working on them. Here are a few pictures. We are waiting for his teacher to send us the one of Bryce and I. When I get it I will post it.

Bryce was reading me words that he wrote from walking around his classroom!!

Bryce was reading me the "A" Book

Noah and Bekah came to visit

The other weekend Noah and Bekah came with Grandma and Grandpa to visit us for the day and went to Bryce's soccer game. We had a fun day and can't wait to see them again!!

The new band!!

Chase and Bekah playing in the dirt

Noah working on his skills

Not sure what Bekah is doing here...

Taking a drink break

Fun on the swing

Bryce and Noah spinning

More soccer

Grandma pushing both Chase and Bekah