Riley's favorite Christmas Gift

So Riley wanted ROck Band for Christmas- he got up on Santa's lap and told him all about the drum set he wanted for Christmas. Christmas morning he wakes up and while he is eating breakfast is looking at the presents and says in a disappointed voice 'Santa didn't bring me the drum set!' He didn't see a box big enough for it. Well, to his surprise, I set it up inside the castle that Lily got for Christmas so he wouldn't know about it til all the presents were opened (sneaky I know!). He was so excited when he finally saw it! He said 'OH! SANTA GOT ME A DRUM SET!' He was quite excited and hasn't hardly stopped playing it yet! Here's a pic of when he first saw it....and the robe was from Daddy to him for Christmas.

Happy New Year!

It is officially 2009- the start of a new year. James is still in Iraq, scheduled to come back in a few months, but he may be coming home for 20 days and going right back over there for another 6+ months. *SIGH* My niece and nephew have been here since Monday and I am still alive, lol. Actually, they keep my kids busy for the most part. I am hoping my sister will return the favor and take my kids for a night or two *but I won't hold my breath on that* Not a whole lot to report around here....just taking it day by day. McCreepy is still creepy, and I found footprints in the snow within 6 feet of my patio that I have a strong suspicion was him. I am watching...all the time. And he now blares music all hours, day or night. The office is going to get a call about that. Lily is doing good- still small for her age, loves anything Princesses, but starting to get a bit of attitude at times.

Riley is good- huge for his age but still throws fits like there is no tomorrow. And he starts preschool next week! He will go Tu-Wed-Th 12:45 to 3:15. So that will be nice for him and for me :D