Christmas 2012

looks kinda like a seal

gift to the boys from Aunt Caroline

decorations

Aaron's new back pack

also got an Afghanistan badge

His dad said you pull it around over your mouth and nose when a sandstorm comes (maybe eyes too)

swords and such in the big box

showing his Dad his new Vans for skateboarding

Sonya takes these things seriously - probably one of her "secrets of success"

not sure what this is....

Bullet

GI Santa makes his appearance again

Edward's new back pack

caps made by someone for the Outreach Fundraiser

both boys got badges and head scarves from their dad (International Security Assistance Force)

big boxes always seem more interesting to kids

OMG! a new Lego set

new Vans

rubber band guns

Painter

Aaron's "snow house" - partially eaten and the roof was sliding off, but he was very proud of it

I asked Aaron if he knew why I had stapled the gift bags and he said so they would be a surprise. I said no, it was because I didn't trust him - he thought that was funny

quit taking pictures of me!

from Aaron's Star Wars Lego Advent calendar

Dad on Skype explaining how he puts on a headwrap

he was screaming he was so excited!

Bullet likes to Skype

Bullet

Aaron showing his Dad some Lego thing on Skype

American Embassy t-shirt from Dad

Aaron showing Dad his headwrap

Ed's favorite Christmas gift (framed copy of "Why my Granddad is Cool")

Sonya did a great job with Christmas gifts - this is a balance game called " Rock Archimedes"