Lights

We went and saw some Christmas lights at the local hot spot. It was mostly impressive. These people really go all out on one whole cul-de-sac. These pictures stink but you can get the idea. I also just realized I only really got one house. oops.

Z was somewhat intrigued.

"A" not so much.

It was fun in a slow moving, car exhaust kind of way. I'm sure what this guy thinks. (the only house on the whole sul-de-sac that refuses to do it every year.)

Imagine those block parties. Other Pictures.

Tata for now RTSZA

Lancaster Christmas

So, We went to the downtown Christmas party last night. It was a bit chilly, a bit crowded and a bit crowded. The kids liked seeing live reindeer, crafts, costumes, carolers and such. Did I mention it was a bit crowded? This meant the lines for all of the good photo-ops were way too long for my taste. so instead of picture with Santa we got Mrs Claus (who apparently needs to tone down the fake baking)

We also saw a giant teddy bear, and a bunch of nicely designed trees.

Aiden approved.

Right as we were about to leave strange stuff began to fall out of the sky!

It was soap. It was fun. RTSZA

So, I know most of you out there who actually read this were there. I am going to write a bit just for posterity purposes. T turned 21 again on the 22nd. We had cake and I got her a coat (which I think she is going to return (I shoulda known better than to attempt fashion)) Here is her delicious Coldstone Ice cream Cake.

Here is Z reading books to her baby doll.

On T's actual birthday we drove down to OC had a delicious taco dinner and chocolate cake then went to bed relatively successfully (compared to last time). The next morning we woke up, T's dad took us to the airport and we were off to Houston. This time Z had her own seat and A was a lap child. It was a bit easier that having 2 lap children like last time but A was quite a fighter this time and the DVD player we'd purchased specifically for this trip lasted about 45 minutes. Here are the kids enjoying the plane.

We arrived in Houston safe and sound and stayed at Kirk's place. He has a trampoline and 2 fun kids for A+Z to play with. Noise reigned. We ate more Chocolate Cupcakes for T's birthday!

The next day was Thanksgiving at Kristen's house. It was delicious.

The rest of the trip was full of fun, other people running, cousins, amusement parks and delicious food. Pictures--->

I realize this was again picture heavy. There are shots of T-bone Toms, Keemah Boardwalk and Discovery green. That is all. RTSZA

It's Oh So Quiet.

So, We've been laying pretty low lately. The weather turned colder the days got shorter. It's been pretty quiet around here. You'll wanna turn up your sound to hear this video of a typical conversation in my house. The kids are doing fine.

HAHA. The last image seems harsh when taken out of context eh? Here is what lead up to it.

Not so mean now is it? He has been known to look for snacks in there. Seeing as how being in the house goes something like the above images/ video we've been trying to get out as much as we can. We got to parks often.

Or, we go and spend our money at places, then drive home. This was a trip to Ikea.

Then we all fight for Mom time.

Then we go to bed. Goodnight. -RTSZA p.s. the title is a reference to the Bjork song "It's oh so Quiet" Which will make the video of Zoey make more sense. It is also a pretty fun video to watch.

The cold is here.

I didn't really dress her up so much that she went all "A Chritmas Story" but I had her pose that way for kicks. RTSZA