Christmas Day Bonanza

Whew! Chasing two boys around & keeping them focused on opening presents made us tired. We had a blast watching their facial expressions! Santa was very good to the boys.

'Twas the Night before Christmas

The boys went to bed with expectations of great things to come. John teddy is named, Bear Bear. Christopher's teddy is named, Huxley.

Quesadilla Christmas Party

We got together Saturday(the Eve before Christmas Eve) with mom, Grandmother Martin, Curtis, Kara and beautiful Olivia, Brandi, handsome Alex, beautiful Gabby, Gust, me, handsome John and handsome Christopher.

"Livvy May Love Bug" & Aunt Mitmee

What an adorable little girl. This is my niece Olivia May Newcomb. She was born at the end of June. If you can not read her shirt it says, "Santa Baby". I could just eat her up!!! Our families are so blessed to have her in our lives. When can I have another niece or nephew?? I have been a good girl. Well, sort of.

John's Christmas Shopping Attire

Gust told John that if he would get dressed he could go Christmas shopping with him. About 15 minutes later John came clopping into the kitchen saying, "Momma I am ready to go shopping.

ps. those are mommies boots.

Letter from Santa's #1 Helper

Dear John & Christopher~
As one of Santa's Helpers, I wanted you to know that Santa thinks you are being really good and he expects to come down the chimney on Christmas. Please keep up the good work and continue to be good little boys.

Sincerely,

Santa's #1 Helper

Christopher's Letter to Santa

Dear Santa,
I have been a good boy, also. I am growing and learning everyday. Last night, while I laid on the couch with mommy, I said, "Pineapple". Big word. I have gotten into some mischief lately. I see John doing all of these cool things, and I have to try it, too. Mostly been good, except for the night that mommy and daddy were trying to move some things out of their room and daddy moved the potted plant. He told me not to get into it. Mommy vacuumed the carpet and then went to do something else. When she came back, she found potting soil ALL OVER the carpet. Not only did I dump it out, I smashed it into the carpet with my shoes. Daddy really got on to me, which made me mad.
For Christmas this year, I would like some toys, some clothes, some books and I really need a toboggan and mittens.

I will TRY to leave a plate of cookies and milk on the mantel, too. But, I can not guarantee it. I LOVE cookies and milk.

Love,
Christopher

John's Christmas Letter to Santa

Dear Santa
I have been good this year. Well, if you do not count the time that I used a permanent lime green marker, yes lime green, and drew a picture of mommy on our walls. We had to get Roy (daddy's painter) to cover up the mess. Or when I pushed Christopher out of my bed and he gashed his noggin. In the last couple of weeks I have really tried to be good.
If you think I have been good enough, I would like some Thomas the Tank Engine toys, some books would be great. I would love Bob the Builder dvd's. Toys from the Cars movie. Some clothes.

I will leave a plate of cookies and milk for you on the mantel.

Love,
John

What r the dingo's doing?

Napping of course. What else would they be doing?
Well, Bree is snoozing and snoring.
Molly is looking to make sure that the kids are not going to pick on her.

Newcomb Cousins Christmas Party

This past weekend we went to Uncle Butch and Aunt Mary's house for a Christmas Party. There were a lot of cousins, aunts & uncles there. Uncle Butch & Aunt Mary Newcomb, Cousin Jennifer & Cousin Stephanie, Papa & Granny G Newcomb, Uncle Durwood & Aunt Mary Lou Hearn, Cousin Scott & Tabitha Hearn, Cousin Matt, Cousin Kasey, Cousin Jace & Cousin Lindsey Hearn. Aunt Brandi, Cousin Alex & Cousin Gabby Newcomb. Funny Uncle Curtis, Aunt Kara & little cousin Olivia. We had snacks and cookies, which were really good. The cousin kids got to draw names and exchange gifts. John got a bunch of matchbox cars and Christopher got his own cell phone. We even got to play a game. Christopher kept trying to eat the dice that we were using. He is sooo silly.

Thanksgiving 2006

This was Thanksgiving at Doris'. Uncle Michael and Aunt Michelle were here. Also present were: Uncle Bobby and Aunt Jimmie, Cousin Austin and Cousin Jimmie, Cousin Jeff, Cousin Jana, Cousin Brandon and Cousin Brett.

Happy Holidays

Hello and Happy Holidays
I started this blog so our families could check in from time to time to see what they boys have been up to lately.

I will be posting pictures of the boys soon.

The ETSY Phenom!

ETSY, like Betsy, is how to pronounce it. One day, I was looking for a particular jewelry component, and this ad kept flashing at me. It was an ad for someone else's jewelry. So, I went to check out what ETSY was. I went to the site, and I was totally surprised at how nice it looked. I was thinking some cheesy website. Boy, was I WRONG! I looked at the site for a few days. Thought about it for a couple of weeks. Then one day, I set up my shop and then a couple of days later, I put some supplies on there.

I am hooked and addicted to it. Just recently they launched version 2. I did not think the beta site could not get much better. Well, it is even more awesome.

If you have not checked the site out, you are missing something phenomenal. www.etsy.com

Thea Kim Kim & the puppies

Thea Kimmie came to Lubbock in June for her mom's (Thea Panayota's) birthday dinner. We were at Yia-Yia's house with Margaret and Ray, Kimmie's boxers.

Theo Michael and Thea Michelle

In June Michael and Michelle came to Lubbock to visit on their way to the mountains. The boys love playing with them.