The Big Day

Armed and ready with his Christmas pjs and his Eagles water bottle, Liam can't wait to tear into his pile of presents. This year is oh-so-much better than last year in enthusiasm and independent unwrapping.

Liam got a "Bike! Vroom-vroom, beep-beep!" from Santa. Too bad he can't reach the pedals. Hopefully he will by spring. . . way to go mom and dad, I mean Santa. He also got tons of books, puzzles, clothes, cars, puppets, a basketball hoop, tmx Elmo, a workbench, a new Eagles coat, a bunch of DVDs, and much more. Thanks to everyone for the bounty!

On Sunday we ventured back to Good Ol' Red Lion to meet the newest member of the Meisenhelter brood. Max and Liam hit it off right away and he even took a liking to Kyle. He has a touch with the wee ones!

Brandon, Liam, Kylie and Tyler posing for a holiday photo. Don't they look like angels?! They've all got you fooled! Merry Christmas everyone. Now it's time to detox, workout like mad, pay off bills, and spend those gift cards. See you all next year!

Christmas Numero Uno

Liam ripped right into his first Christmas celebration of 2007. He is much better at unwrapping this year and actually wants to see what's in his next package instead of chewing on the chapsticks from Kyle's stocking like last year. We can't wait until Christmas morning.

Thank you for all the great stuff Pappau and Cici. I love my McQueen loot and monster truck.

Liam playing with his new toys . . . and Daddy playing with his!

Our true first Christmas party was at Jen and Eric's minus Liam. The crossdressing in fat girl panties at that house is too much for his innocent eyes. Thanks to the Hearns for being the ultimate hosts yet again.

Taking my men out for lunch on Friday. We destroyed the salad bar at Hoss's. If you have less than $20 there is no need to hit the drive thru and clog your arteries when you can eat all the salad, soup, bread, mac n cheese, steak fries, and frozen yogurt you want all while someone clears away your empty plates. Happy 28th birthday Daddy!!

Christmas Tree Day

This past Saturday the Flanagans ventured out in search of our 2007 Christmas Tree. Liam loved running around through all the trees like it was a giant maze, and Kyle loved chasing him. After Kyle refused to buy the misfit tree that I wanted to save Charlie Brown style, we settled on a nice 6 footer void of huge bald spots, and drove it home.

Liam loved helping set the tree up and putting on ornaments. He also helped test each of the light strands because, after all, they are "Liam's lights!"

Our dirty little snowman! Liam thought he was rad.

After a day like that, a young growing boy needs a hearty breakfast of "dip eggs". Liam has graduated to a booster seat at the table with us. What a big boy! It's good times, messy times, but good times.