It's been a year???

Holy cow, what happened to 2010?  It has been a long and trying year but one that we've put behind us and are looking forward.  The kids had to contain their excitement through the Winter break in order to get to Christmas.  Their lists were long (and sometimes obscure) but we been lucky to have them be pretty happy with whatever they've opened.

Cody's big ticket item was anything Nerf related and he was able to come away with that in spades.  An adjustable Nerf gun that can be made multiple ways will keep his brain occupied.  Oh, the stories that have already spun out of his head.  Add to that, multiple Star Wars and Bakugan (don't ask, just nod and realize this is a game that boys his age love) and the boy was in Christmas heaven.  Sprinkle a dash of Scooby Doo on top and he'll be set for awhile.

Amberlyn, heh, anything Taylor Swift is good in her book.  So big brother came through and found a T.S. calendar for her.  And the fashion girl that she is, the Sketchers TwinkleToes shoes (pink with charms and lightup) were a must have.  And the big ask for her was a new bike.  And in true Red Rider BB Gun fashion, it wasn't under the tree when the main presents were opened.  Great to see that some kids can still get fooled.

So, now that Christmas has come and gone, they're back to school and remembering how much "fun" the school grind can be.  But at least in the evenings, they have some fun things to do!