Uno!

Hinton got Uno Thomas for Christmas.

My parents taught him how to play.

I was surprised and impressed at how well he can follow the rules.

Mater Puzzle

Hinton opened his Christmas presents from Uncle David, Aunt Gilda, Shawn, and Sophia last night. One of which was a BIG Mater puzzle. He loves it!

"Baby" Hinton

I was cleaning out Hinton's room yesterday,

and he insisted in getting into the Exersaucer.

Merry Christmas!

Santa came!

What is it?

New trains, of course!

Christmas Eve

Making cookies for Santa.

Time for the frosting and sprinkles!

Christmas Eve dinner and snacks.

Playing with Jack.

video:

We got to watch a video of Gabby's school Christmas program.

The Christmas Tree.

Waiting to open presents. Is it time yet?!

Okay, it's time!

To Infinity and Beyond!

Magic at the Mill

Tonight we went to "Magic at the Mill." More Christmas lights!

It was perfect weather for walking around -
chilly, but not windy or rainy.

And another chance to see Santa.

I asked Hinton what he would tell Santa he wanted for Christmas. His answer: a candy cane! Because every time he has seen Santa this year, he has gotten a candy cane.

Making reindeer treats.

Which is apparently made up of oatmeal and sprinkles.

And, of course, Hinton was excited to see a train exhibit.

They even had a Thomas.

Newton Lights

Tonight we went and watched the Newtons' lights. They have their Christmas lights synced with 7 or 8 songs that play in a 20 minute loop. It is always very impressive.

Hinton really liked it.

Lights video

(Like most I take on my camera, it's kind of hard to see.)

Keizer Lights

We went to Keizer tonight and drove through their "Miracle of Christmas Lights" neighborhood.

Hinton found it very exciting!

Kiera & Gabby's Birthday Party

We went to a birthday party for Kiera and Gabby this afternoon.

Gabby will be 8 tomorrow, and Kiera will be 16!

The Grandkids.