Time to relax

We had a great holiday and now it is time to relax. Here are a few random pictures of the boys!

Christmas Day!

We spent Christmas day at my parent's house. Of course there was never a dull moment...the kids (including Tony) were loving the gifts! We had a great time!!!!

Christmas Morning

We spent Christmas morning at home. It was great. The kids were so excited!!! It is so nice to live so close to family that we can spend time at home also during this crazy time!

Christmas Eve

We had a great Christmas Eve at the Hamilton house. The kids did really well and loved opening presents...

Cookie time!

I had a cookie baking day with the boys and let them decorate their cookies. I think Luke had a dab of frosting on his cookies and ate the rest of his frosting. It was fun! We also made a gingerbread house for the first time. Once again, I think Luke AND Connor were more interested in eating the frosting. While all of this was going on, Anna and Andy were reading Anna's favorite story for the hundredth time. I think Andy truly loves reading to the kids. I know the kids love it!

Santa...Or Not!

We got to go see Santa at my mom's office. It was a great Santa, but the Hamilton children were not too interested. Andy had the boys make lists because he knew they would probably not sit on his lap. This was a great idea because we could at least get a picture of them handing the letter to Santa. Well, that worked for Luke, but I think Connor moved at lightning speed to hand him the letter and get away! So, we have no pics of Connor, but enjoy these!!!

The First Snow

Okay I know that it has been a LONG time since we have updated, but I had to share this story. We all know that we have had tons of snow since the first snow, but I had to share these pictures. One day we had a dusting of snow, and Andy decided to help the boys make a snowman. It was the talk of the town (because there really was not enough snow for a snowman). I think he used every bit of snow in the yard (and maybe the neighbor's yard). I had a student ask me on Monday if Andy went around the whole town collecting snow to make his snowman. Here are some pics for you to enjoy...

Anna's Baptism

We had Anna's baptism today. It was a great day. When we walked in to church Luke began dancing to Amazing Grace. It was pretty cute. All the kids did great! We had a lunch at our house and the kids played. This was the first gathering of many as the holiday season is comng up! I am so excited!!! Okay, well I will post some pics now!

Luke and Anna

They are either laughing at each other or screaming at each other. The other day they were playing ring around the rosie. It was very cute, but Luke would throw her around also which was a little scary to watch, but she was laughing. He was also wrestling with her. She is going to be the toughest little girl. She has finally started to say his name, "OOOO" and Connor is "Ca Ca". Luke said the funniest thing the other night at dinner...we were having pizza and he got to the table, looked at his food, picked up his piece and said, "Come to Papa". Where does he get it???

Trick or Treat!

We survived another night of trick or treating. I think the kids had about 5000 calories each! Makayla and Abby came over to trick or treat and it was fun as usual. Connor sneezed on Makayla and she said, "Connor did not cover his mouth". We said well that is okay, and she said, "He "Bless You'd" all over me". It was hilarious! Oh well, I will just post some pictures!

Pumpkins!!!

Well, it is pumpkin carving time! We were supposed to go to a pumpkin patch this past weekend, but it was way too windy and cold. The kids were so disappointed so I took them to Walmart to get pumpkins and they were good with that. It is amazing the problems and Walmart can fix! Connor got into carving his pumpkin. He even got his hands dirty getting the seeds out. Anna ate part of the top of her pumpkin. She had a couple of bites before we saw what she was doing. Oh well! Luke go naked as usual. Mema and G-pa Sir came over to drop off some goodies and Luke put Anna's boots on and walked around with Steve's cane (note the picture). Other than that, not too much going on here. I better get going for tonight! Have a nice Halloween!

We're Back!!!!

Okay okay, I know it has been forever since I have updated. I am trying to turn over a new leaf. Actually, I am going to work real hard to just try and remember my password this time!!! Well, how is everybody?? The Hamilton's are as crazy as ever. We are back into our school routine. Connor is loving his school this year. I can't believe he will be in Kindergarten next year. It doesn't seem possible! Luke packs his backpack everyday to go to Stacy's. This is a big ordeal EVERY morning. He has to decide which trains to take! Anna is running the show. She picks out what shoes she wants the boys to wear every morning. If they don't want to wear that pair she throws a fit, and only she knows what she is saying! School is good this year. We have a lot of change, but I feel like things are settling down. Andy's season is slowing down now too which is nice. Oh well, I will post some pictures. I promise an update once a week!

Smores!

The kids have been spoiled almost every night that we grill (which is all the time) with smores after dinner. Here are some pictures of the nightly event. I have a hard time keeping Anna off the table. I am afraid she is going to be a table dancer!

Summer Time!!!

Well, summer is in full swing at the Hamilton house. We are into a great routine! The kids are so much fun. They always want to be outside or at the pool. We got the kids a new swing set that they LOVE! We also got a little pool for the backyard. I have a great babysitter to help me at the town pool. Her name is Haley and she is great with the kids and they LOVE her. I was afraid that Connor would be scared of the water, but he loves it! The first day we went he got out too far and was yelling for help and laughing at the same time. He wasn't going to be able to go under if he wanted to because he had on floaties and had a ring around his waist. The lifeguards were all laughing at him. Luke and Anna like the water too. Anna is walking everywhere. She is 1 going on 16. She pretty much runs the show. I will post some pictures now. I will try to get some of them at the pool. Enjoy these for now!