Dunbar Christmas 2009!!

Talk about a wonderful Christmas! We went down to Grammy and Poppy's Christmas Eve morning and got to stay and play with everyone until Sunday morning when we came back home. The kids had a great time playing together, especially Cade and Tyson. They get along so well, and had no problem finding things to do!

Tyson (playing it up for the camera) and Aunt Megan

Ok- so get passed the fact that he looks like he could be possessed and it's a really cute pic. Aiden found one of Grammy's drawers that was full of baking dishes and the rest is history!

The 4 boys (Uncle Brian, Cade, Tyson, and Dad)

I really wish Tyson would lighten up around the camera:)

Yep-that's a cake pan Aiden is toting around!

Aunt Jessie was a real hit when she bought the three boys sports jerseys. Tyson and Aiden- Green Bay and Cade a Minnesota.

He was excited to try on his jersey like the big boys!

The big boys sportin their new jerseys!

It didn't take Aiden long to figure out the whole opening presents thing. You couldn't get them to him fast enough, and when he didn't have a present to open he was ripping all the used wrapping paper into a million pieces!

Grammy made all the grandkids blankets. Tyson's had all different kinds of sports balls and Aiden's had footballs.

We opened all the presents from family on Christmas Eve. Before bed we made sure and made some fresh cookies to put out for Santa!

Tyson was a bit concerned when he first found out we would be spending Christmas down at Grammy and Poppy's. He was aftraid Santa wouldn't be able to find us to deliver the presents. We made sure and sent him a letter a week before Christmas, though, to tell him we would be at Grammy and Poppy's so to deliver out presents there. Sure enough, Santa came through, and we woke up to a house full of presents on Christmas morning!

Everyone's stocking!

Just taking a peek!

Aiden was quick to get back into his groove of opening presents.

Mom and her boys!

It was hard to get the boys to sit still long enough to get a real good pic-but it's the thought that counts!

Spongebob!!!

Poppy sporting his new hat; Tyson being Tyson; and Cade being handsome!

The highlight of Christmas for Tyson was hands-down The Wii that we got as a family and his remote control helicopter. They would run the helicopter til it needed charged, go play wii, and then the second the helicopter would be charged, they'd start all over. There were quite a few wrecks, but Tyson and Cade actually fitured out the helicopter pretty quick and had a ton of fun playing with it-that is until a peice broke off and would't fly anymore. It is still out of comission until we (hopefully) find a replacement part and can fix it up! Cross your fingers people!!

No-they're not mourning Christmas being over and having to wait a whole year to do it again! They're just playing it up for the camera. This was their "sad face"

And the happy/silly face!

Not to be outdone-Aiden doing his "just ate a glazed donut face" on the way home Sunday!

Wordless Wednesday!!

Oh Christmas Tree!!

This morning we got our Christmas tree and were able to get it up and decorated in close to record time. Tyson was very helpful in trimming the tree with dad. He was even able to use the handsaw with back-up from Dad. He was pretty proud of his work. Aiden was on the decorating committee, and brought with him a very unique strategy!!

Tyson was a whiz with the pliers tightening the stand in place.

A look at our handymen-the dog is in the way as usual!

As you can see-Aiden was more interested in the camera (I think Tyson has been working with him on the Dunbar signature CHEEEEESE! What do you think?!

This looks like a cross between our "serious" look and a "CHEEEESE"

Time to put on the ornaments!

Aiden was cute-he didn't so much get how to hook the ornaments on a tree branch. He would just sit them on the branch and quickly grab another ornament to put on the tree. He was focused on one area in particular and apparently wanted to make sure it was well covered. At least half of them fell on the floor, but the effort was there!

Check out the "big man" using the ladder to get the top of the tree.

As I was saying......

A close up of Aiden's work----BEAUTIFUL!!

A look at Tyson just putting on the finishing touches. Drum roll please.....................................

The Dunbar Family Christmas Tree!!!!!!!
Bring on the Holidays!!