Monday, December 26, 2011

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

 Christmas Eve morning we went to decorate, read the Christmas Story to "Nathan", cry, and pray.  Jacen still doesn't understand what is going on, so he was excited to run around, stayed with us a for a bit for me to read, and then was ready to return to the warm car.  For those you who have not seen the tombstone before, Nathan's part is in the middle.  We chose to buy 3 plots and surround Nathan when we pass. 
Daddy and Jacen telling Nathan that they love him.
Before bed, we took some pics.
Getting the cookies that we baked earlier and milk ready for Santa!!!
The view of our house Christmas morning on the way to church!!!
After church, we opened presents.  Jacen with his Mater and candy from Santa!!
Jacen helping Patches with his stocking :)
Jacen opening his presents (broom, mop, dustpan, vacuum, and writing table/easel).  He loves them all!!!!
Jacen giving Mommy and Daddy presents from him!!!!
Christmas night we all loaded up in the car even Patches to go look at Christmas lights :)
All in all, we had a good weekend just the three of us.  It was definitely bittersweet because it was not the same without Nathan.  Kyle and I had our happy and sad moments but we appreciate all the prayers that helped us get through the first Christmas without our precious Nathan.

Friday, December 23, 2011

Playing and Early Christmas Presents

Jacen got some cool toys from Grayson and Grant as they cleaned out their rooms. He is really enjoying them!!!!

Grandpa and MiMi got him a marble race track. He loves it!!!

Sherri, our wonderful cleaning lady, got Jacen two puppy dogs. He pulled them out of the bag and kissed them. Then the rest of the evening he said "Sherri gave me puppies". He won't sleep without them now!!!!

Laura got him a cool train book. For the first time, he is actually interested in tearing the wrapping paper!!! He enjoys pushing the buttons!!

Hailey watched Jacen Friday morning for me. She got him a cool batman and batmobile.


 

 Grandpa and MiMi sent him a Stormtrooper helmet in the mail :)

On the First Day of Christmas Vacation......We went to Science Spectrum with Briley, Avery, and Elizabeth!!!!

We went to Science Spectrum on Wednesday with the Davis family. The boys had a great time in the newly remodeled Children's Area. I took over 60 pics, but I narrowed it down for this blog post.


Jacen had to make a trip to the sand table of course.

Kids Area

The water table is back!!! The boys spent the majority of their time there!!!

A pic of all 3 boys. Avery is behind the tall water thing. Briley and Jacen are right next to each other. (And some random kid on the left :)

They all enjoyed shopping in the grocery area!!!

The newly remodeled news anchor desk. He is pointing at the TV in front of him because he could see himself on TV. They could even pick whether they wanted to report on sports, news, or weather. It was cool!!!!

Avery reporting the news!!!!

Veterinarian Office

The boys loved this area too!!!

All very busy working on their dogs!!!!

I couldn't get any group shots to work :(

We found the Vet white coats after all the above pics.

Air Station

The boys were fascinated!!!

Briley and Jacen working together!

Music Area

Jacen and Avery

Our last stop was upstairs to the airplane cockpit!!!