Happy Birthday Daddy!

Since Derek kind of guessed what the boys and I had selected and purchased as his birthday present, we decided to throw him a curve ball and make him think he got something else. We sent him on a scavenger hunt to find his gift. It was fun for everyone. Here are some of the pictures of the hunt...and of his present...a new Fender acoustic guitar. Ever since Hatcher got his for Christmas, Derek has played with it as much as Hatcher. This is the first time I have gotten Derek a present that he just can't put down. All night tonight he has been tuning it and watching the "how to play - instructional video."
Happy Birthday Derek! We love you!

Congratulations Roxie and Jim...baby James Hilton Adams arrives!

Derek's sister Roxie and her husband Jim welcomed their first baby, a beautiful son, into the world on January 8, 2009. The delivery went really well for Roxie and the family is home recovering and trying to find a routine...of some kind. All are happy and healthy and getting sleep when they can. We hope to visit soon, but until then, you can see the photos below or visit their blog site. (http://www.theadams3.blogspot.com/)

Congratulations you all. Hatcher and Aidan can't wait to meet their newest cousin!

Happy New Year

Hello everyone! I know I have been really slack since the holiday in keeping photos posted to the site. Well, to be honest, I haven't taken many. Derek has been traveling a ton for work and leaves again soon for Maine, yes 19 degrees below zero - Maine! Meanwhile, although I did get my cast off, I lost a lot of mobility in my wrist and had to start physical therapy sooner than expected. I go in twice a week for an hour and have "homework" exercises that cut into my evenings and lunches. That said, I do have a few photos I can share. The boys love Hatcher's guitar and I got a great picture of Aidan walking around with it. They are playing so well together these days - HA - when they aren't fighting over the same toy. The other day Hatcher suggested Aidan sit in the mail cart so he could push Aidan around. It was too funny. They had a blast that day goofing around together. Hope you all had a wonderful New Year!

Christmas Day with the Kemmerlins

We are so blessed and had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends again this year. Santa was good to us all and the boys had a great time opening their gifts. Hatcher got into handing out presents, we sorted first and then opened. Right away Hatcher got the hang of ripping and tearing only stopping shortly to enjoy each gift saying, "that is wonderful, that is cute, that is nice of them, or wow, that is cool!"It was a bit overwhelming for Aidan Christmas morning and he just gave up half way through...so we took an intermission and opened some later in the day. Actually, we decided that Aidan's hesitation was a sign and put some of the wrapped presents for both boys away for birthdays and special occasions later on this coming year. After naptime - of which the boys and Derek indulged - we headed to Grandma and Tom's for our gift exchange and Christmas dinner. It was a wonderful time and the boys had so much fun hanging out with the Ruf kids...Tom's nieces and nephews. As usual, there are just too many pictures...so enjoy the montage! We hope you have a safe and happy New Year! We we love to see everyone in 2009.

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Getting ready for Christmas

We have had so much fun getting ready for Christmas this year. The kids enjoyed everyone's outdoor lights so much that we made driving around through nearby neighborhoods a nightly family pre-bedtime ritual. Most nights we all went in our jammies! The boys' excitement even inspired us to buy some reindeer of our own...which the boys LOVE! They go out as often as they can and feed them "pretend carrots" (sticks)! We had a few early presents and gift exchanges...and then celebrated Christmas Eve in usual tradition with Marma and P'Bo, Uncle Jared and Aunt Christina too! It was a lovely dinner and great time. We got home and set out some cookies, milk and carrots for the reindeer. Man, kids make the holidays so special! We hope you have a wonderful holiday!

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Merry Christmas Boys! With love from Marma and P'Bo...your very own Treehouse!

Marma and P'Bo built the boys this very cool treehouse/playhouse in the back yard. Cold and wet weather has hampered the completion of the house, but that hasn't stopped the boys from wanting to play in it or tell everyone about their "little house." Derek helped P'Bo and Marma put the initial structure up and really enjoyed being able to partake in its construction. He said that it reminds him of the one P'Bo built for him and his brothers when he was little. There will be shingles, door and window handles, a front porch railing, stain and more once completed...just as soon as the weather cooperates. It is cold, and rain is predicted again today. I got some wonderful pictures of the boys when they first saw it the night after P'Bo finished with the trim work. How exciting...fun for years to come!

Christmas Party at School & Hatcher's Gingerbread House

Hatcher and Aidan's school hosted a holiday party for the kids. I tried to split my time between the two rooms but only got a few photos. They had a blast...probably from all the sugar. The last two pictures are of Hatcher's (with the help of Daddy's icing application) Gingerbread House. He is a pro...thanks Ramona for showing him how...he loves it!

Playhouse Disney Concert

Today was the playhouse Disney concert...the boys have been talking about this forever it seems. The tour hosts appearances by Handy Manny, Pooh and Friends, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Little Einsteins. The boys are fans of 3 out of the 4 Disney shows...in fact the Disney channel is on most mornings as we are all up and getting ready. So they were both familiar with the characters and songs. At the last minute Derek wasn't able to go so Grandma got the call and was able to join us (I didn't want to tackle that with one hand in a cast.) Although I was flustered with the last minute "playbook switch" and nearly forgot the tickets - for which we were 20 minutes late for the show - the boys had a blast. That is all that mattered. Hatcher got the Handy Manny hat and they each wanted a Little Einstein light rod. Too fun...enjoy the pics.