Winterplace West Virginia

 Every January we go on a ski trip with all my brothers and sisters that can go.  This year we got a house on the side of the ski slope.  We all headed out to Winterplace for a few days.

It was so much fun, all the cousins had a blast skiing, and playing.  The best part was the buddies are completely on their own now.  After we got G to slow down, and then got them to look before they did a jump, everything was great!

Waffle House

 On the last day of Christmas break, the older boys had an orthodontist appointment.

The buddies had a date with Daddy.  They texted us these pictures to rub it in.  ;)

Newest Member of the Family

 This is a Grain Vac.  It sucks the grain from point A to point B without having to move an auger. (P.S. if you have ridden to the beach with Landon you know where this is, he can't go near a Smithfield's without stopping)

 It should be called "awesome back saver and time maker".  

Convo with the hubs:

Are you glad you finally got it?

Yes.

Are you wondering why you waited so long?

Yeeeeessssssss!

(that is how you want to feel after a purchase....happy.)

Never Too Young

The buddies "helping" bag the ear corn.  

Do Work

 Wyatt harvesting the last of the ear corn a few weeks ago.  

Santa Delivers

 Legos are still a favorite of the boys, as they are the best gift ever.  Wyatt asked for a Mindstorm this year.  You can build things that you program commands for on your computer.  Yes, sounds complicated, but he is my engineering genius and it is all a game to him.  :)

 The buddies wanted different bed sets, as they are really starting to show their individual personalities the older they get.  They also got some games, basketball shoes, Legos, and clothes.

 Levi's list was super short.  He has wanted another bike forever.  He loves to ride around four miles a day if he has time after school, wrestling, and bagging corn.  I am personally ready to get that punching bag of his going because it is a great workout.

Landon's dad and one of his brothers come over for Christmas breakfast every year.  So we break for eggs, grits and bacon, and then they play with the kids stuff.  More to come.

Christmas Eve

Wyatt gets a wig that makes him look like the dude on Diners, Drive-In's and Dives.

Christmas Fun

Christmas night entertainment compliments of my brothers, 2 mini guitars and a flute from Papua New Guinea.

Christmas Card Outtakes

 We had a different shot selected for our card this year from the beach trip.  Wyatt saw his long hair and declared it unusable.  Since we had the day off from school, I told everyone to get dressed like it was a school day and we headed off to the other house for an impromptu photo shoot.  Here we have Wyatt's eyes closed, G is pouting, and Levi won't get serious.

 Next Levi started singing LMFAO I'm Sexy and I know it, and this happened.

 Of course everyone joined in on the fun.  It was contagious.

 A different pose.  Levi is now a giant and staring off to the side for some reason. Bad shadowing on G.  

 I don't even know what happened here.  I was losing them.

Almost a home run.  Levi's eyes are closed.  I finally got the shot on my iPhone of all things and everyone seems to love it.  The whole thing took about ten minutes tops and we were back at the house configuring the card so I could place the order the day after Thanksgiving.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from our family to yours!

Houston? We have a problem.

I was reading the buddies Christmas lists and came across something puzzling.

Me- Old Candy Land?
G- Yes.
Me- What is "old" Candy Land?
G- It is not the one that is at the store.  It is the "old" box and board.
Me- Where did you see this "old" box and board?
G- At Bald Head in the house we stayed in.
Me- That was a very old game.
G- Yep, I know.  I like it better than the new one.
Me- Where are we going to find this?
G- Santa will make one.

(Is this a test.....is he on to us?)