Christmas Eve 2006

Christmas Eve in the Ledvina house was as quiet as you could expect for having 3 young ones around. After baths and the new Christmas pjs were donned, I made some hot chocolate with mini marshmellows and all 5 of us sat on the couch watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Shortly after, all the kids were asleep and it was peaceful.

Here's the annual Christmas Eve new pjs photo.

Nathaniel just lounging in the chair.

Nate giving Lexi a Christmas kiss.
Maddie doing a silly dance after giving Santa a kiss!

Here's a short video of Santa's visit on Sunday. For some reason, the audio doesn't match up exactly with the video...gotta love youtube. Anyway, here it is...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyvOLRgk2Rg

Some Holiday Cheer!

Here are a few photos of the kids just hanging out today. :)

"I saw Maddie kissing Santa Claus..."

Look at that Lexi scowl! GRRR!
Maddie smiling for the camera, while munching on pretzels!

Lexi munching her pretzels!

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Nate vegging on the couch!

The girls watching their new favorite movie - Cars!

Santa's Visit A Success!

We had our annual pre-Christmas Santa visit last night and it was a success! To us, that meant not one tear shed when Santa came into sight or even when he gave out gifts and candy canes! Although the kids wouldn't dare sit on his lap, it was still great! Nathaniel surprised us the most by not only not crying but actually getting close enough to Santa to show him his gift! Here are some shots...

Here's Lexi just hanging around waiting for the big guy!

Here's Nate opening his gift from Santa!
Maddie getting her gift from Mrs. Claus!

Lexi getting her gift from Santa!

Lexi yelling "SANTA!" as he walked in the door!!

Lexi checking out her gift!

Nate playing his game with Mrs. Claus!

Nate and Maddie talking with Mrs. Claus!

The girls getting candy canes!
Nate getting his candy cane!

Nate showing Mrs. Claus his new truck from Grandma & Grandpa!

Nate showing Santa his new truck!

Mrs. Claus waiting for Nate to whisper in her ear what he wants for Christmas! He wasn't too sure of that! :)

Nathaniel's First Official School Photo

When the school sent home the order form for Nathaniel's school pictures, we almost passed. We can take photos that are just as good as theirs. But I couldn't pass up their smallest package just so I could get those typical school shots. I'm so glad we spent the money. They turned out better than what I'd anticipated. I figured we'd get a photo of Nate with a red, blotchy face since he doesn't adjust well to new things. I was pleasantly surprised! Look at my handsome little guy!! :)

Happy 2nd Birthday, Girls!

I can't believe that it's been 2 years since the twins were born! It seems like just yesterday we brought them home from the hospital! We had a wonderful day today with lots of fun, food and presents! Here are some photos!

Our handywork - a Blues Clues cake!

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Lexi

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Maddie left, Lexi right.

Maddie left, Lexi right.

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Happy 2nd Birthday, Girls! Part II

A few more pics from today!!

Maddie in 1st place in the stroller races!

Maddie playing with the nesting blocks!
Please don't sing Happy Birthday anymore!!
While I was getting plates and ice cream, the girls made their move into the cake!!

Maddie's on the left, Lexi the right.
BIG bite for Maddie!!
Maddie says "CAKE!!!!"
And Lexi counters!!
Maddie in her furry hat!!

Spooooooky!!

Here are some photos taken on Sunday during our trial run for Halloween. Let's just say it didn't go well. We had a 20 minute meltdown from Nathaniel after he donned his costume. Lexi was less than enthused as well. Maddie was the only one that got the bribe - you put on your costume, we'll give you "chocee"(chocolate). In case you can't tell, the girls were witches...Nate a skeleton.

Maddie Lexi

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Love this one of Nate! :)


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Maddie & Nate enjoying the fruits of their labor! A good ol' 3 Muskateers!!