Our 2012 Visit to Santa

Hayden and Bennet saw Santa tonight at Nana and Papa’s clubhouse and did great.  They both were really excited to see the big guy this year and had no problems sitting down on his lap.  Hayden had his list ready to go and told Santa how he wanted a dust buster, vacuum and Wii for Christmas.   Although Bennet is currently obsessed with Thomas the train, he just sat there and let his big brother do all of the talking.  It was very sweet and so fun to watch. 

At first, Hayden was a little bashful and Bennet just sat there with an inquisitive look on his face.

After he told Santa that he had been a good boy this year, he jumped right into his list.

A smile for the camera.

Playground Time

These little guys sure are the best of buds and love playing together!

Christmas Pictures for 2012

These were my favorite shots that I took of the boys for our Christmas card this year.  Hayden and Bennet did such a good job posing for me.

Two Little Jumpers

 

It's been such a long time since we've included a flip video, so I thought that I'd definitely have to start that up again.  Here's a video of Hayden and Bennet jumping off of the big pool ledge together.  They certainly have no fear and have so much fun swimming together.  Hayden has advanced a lot since this summer and no long wears water wings.  He does a nice job swimming to the steps by himself.

Thanksgiving 2012

Thanksgiving this year was wonderful and we really couldn’t have asked for better weather…low 70’s and sunny everyday.  We did a lot of swimming, eating, playing Wii and overall, just had some great family time.  The kids love going to Downtown Disney and, since it’s so close, we made a couple of trips there to ride the train and merry-go-round.  Jamie and I even went back there again on our date night to eat and walk around.  Hayden had an extra special day with Nana, Papa and Uncle Bryan, because they took him to the Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa. Bennet stayed home with Jamie and I and did a lot of swimming.  It was a wonderful break and the four of us have so much to be thankful for this year!

To jump, or not to jump, that is the question?

After the first one, jumping from the big ledge was his favorite!

Our little swimmer learning how to dive.

Thanks for the light sabor Uncle Bryan.

What Jamie and I do during naptime….eat leftovers pool side.

Bennet was very excited to see T-Rex at Downtown Disney.

   Watching the hot air balloon with Nana and Papa.

Gotta go on the choo-choo at DTD.

Uncle Bryan’s teaching Bennet the chugga…chugga move.

Hayden and Cinderella (it’s their new favorite movie).

Having a blast at the zoo with Nana, Papa and Uncle Bryan

Here’s Hayden feeding a giraffe. Nice photography Nana!

 

A Very Magical Day

The Monday after Thanksgiving we all went to Magic Kingdom and Epcot and had a blast.  This was an extra special day, because it was Bennet’s first time.  The boys did awesome and had a great time riding all of the rides and walking around.  We were quite surprised, because there were no major meltdowns or tantrums.  It was definitely a magical day and we can’t wait to go back at Christmas.

Uncle Bryan was definitely Hayden’s big buddy.

Bennet’s first ride was It’s a Small World and he was in heaven and pointed at everything.

The boys were really excited to ride Dumbo, especially Hayden.

The Barnstormer was Hayden’s first “roller coaster” ride and he had a great time.

It’s hard to see him, but look next to Uncle Bryan.  Hayden even has his hands up.

Jamie and Bennet on the Peter Pan ride.

Nana, Papa and Hayden on The Buzz Lightyear ride at Magic Kingdom.

Bennet loved the easy going ride, The People Mover.

The boys were too excited hearing the sea gulls say, “Mine, mine,” to smile for a picture.

How cute is Hayden with Tinkerbell?  He was so sweet and a little bashful.

 

Without a nap, at 5:30 Bennet was officially out.  He did such a good job!