Sunday, January 04, 2009

After Korrie's the fun doesnt stop......Nanny's House!!!

The festivities continued as we headed over to Nanny's house for more presents and fun. This year, we got the grandparents webcams so they could keep up with us and we can talk face to face. This will be very special especially when it comes to birthdays and special times. Nanny is hoping to be able to read stories to the boys soon. This is going to be so neat for them so we dont feel so far away.

As crazy as it seems, one of my favorite gifts was this percussion set from Nanny (I know, I should be shaking my head in disbelief). They are real bongos and tambourines and other percussion instuments. The boys took to them instnatly when they learned they could make noise. Another absolute favorite was a very neat drum from Aunt Di and Katy. I am very protective of this drum andit is only used properly under supervision. I am excited to expose my boys to music and rythym. We hope to purchase a piano for our new home and to start Trevor in Piano lessons. We already have quite a bit of instuments to choose from: trombone, trumpet, accordian, drums... hoping one is something the boys will want to explore. I am excited to have a "music center" in our new home. Also, when we watch the music show on TV, we can play along with our instuments.


It is rare that we get to see family friends when we are home, but we were so lucky that judy and Jessica stopped by to see the boys and we were ableto give Olivia her Christmas present. Logan and Connor took instantly to Olivia, running up to give her a big hug- and she was more than happy to give back. So cute!!


A tradition we started back at my Nanny's house, when she still lived in Fort Wayne, was doing English Christmas crackers. Nanny saved a couple for us to do, and here the boys are in their hats.
Logan
making music
Connor
Group shot with Nanny and Grandad
Thank you for all of our great gifts Nanny and Grandad!!!

1 comment:

Jessica said...

So glad we got to see you all...even if it was only for a few minutes. Loved how the boys were all about hugging Olivia...so cute! Hope next time you are home we can spend more time together. Plus, I am dying to have you take some pictures for us! :) Happy New Year!