Christmas--forgot about these pictures

The rest of our Christmas day-

Our last Christmas with the Schmidt's :( Why do people have to move? Oh ya, we are in the military. :)

LONDON MARATHON!!!

 I am running the London Marathon to raise money for ASSERT--Angelman Syndrome Support Education and Research Trust. Please help me by donating at http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/Hollie there is a link at the side of the blog as well!! APRIL 21st 2013--London Marathon here I come!!

Christmas Morning...

Happy Christmas to all!! Mason may have been a little bit excited about the morning, just a little......

Stocking were filled....

Cameron didn't know what to do with himself. I think he ended up opening about two gifts and then Mason helped him with the rest because all the stimulation was just too much for his wee little self.

Trying on the new helmet while unwrapping a box to hold all his cars!!

Taylor exclaims, "How did Santa know that I wanted this owl, how did he know that?"
Carter had a gift of mystery to solve as he wasn't sure what to do with this metal ring thingy.

We have some active children on our hands and Santa knew just what to do for them. Brennan got a skateboard, Taylor received rollerblades, and Carter got some boxing gloves, still wondering what that metal ring belongs too?

Mason was thrilled with his new movie, the newest Ice Age. Carter loved the new Lego sets to build. Brennan thought his new cars were very cool for racing. Taylor, while wearing her new blades for the rest of the day loved her newest PJ's.

Mason LOVED LOVED LOVED his big boy item of an IPad. This house is officially getting technologically sound. Mason has been using one at school for small communication and some games as rewards for hard work. Well, Santa was far to generous this year or Mason was really really good.

After a small moment of disappointment in not having an IPad himself, Carter beamed with delight at all his new treasures.

Daddy had to read the small print to find out just why he was getting a set of toddler golf clubs.  Mommy got some new sweaters and just behind her is her new entertainment center that she will take a proper picture of once all the finishing touches are done. Made by Mike--it is lovely!!

I think he might like it....just sayin'

All the presents were unwrapped, playing was going on around the house. Breakfast was started and Carter still hadn't found out just what he was suppose to use that small metal ring for. Then he found it!! He was outside checking out the bits of carrots the reindeer dropped in the front garden as they flew off to find that his one present he was really dying for did in fact arrive!! Mom couldn't get to the camera fast enough to get the full reaction!

Jacob helping Carter test out the coolest thing ever!