Santa or no??

I know the whole Santa thing is controversial in the Christian thought process. Some go with it and others don't. While we don't harp on Santa, we do go with it after much harping on Jesus. We teach Landon first and foremost what Christmas is all about, why we celebrate it, and how it has nothing to do with presents but everything to do with Jesus. That being said, it's a pretty difficult lesson for an almost four-year-old in this very commercialized country we live in. So we give into Santa just a little... and here's how cute it is.

Writing his letter to Santa

We only let him choose three things. He's working on his letters,  he just needed a "wittle bit" of help :)

Off it goes to the North Pole!

We don't think Santa is a big evil joke for our kids to discover later and then hate us for lying to them. We indulge in the jolly old man a little for the adorableness it brings out in our little guy. It makes Christmas morning a little cuter. And for goodness sake... what parent doesn't enjoy a HUGE plate of cookies and milk to celebrate the exhaustion of the season? We've told Landon that chocolate chip are Santa's favorite (mommy's too!)

So far behind!

I love to sit and read my friends' blogs about all of the adorable things their precious kids are doing. Alas, I find little time to update about my own precious kids. Most of the time I feel like we're just running around and trying to keep our heads above water. Let me update you on what's been going on around here.
We'll start with Halloween...

Landon is still obsessed with ALL things superhero! And Moose made a very appropriate boxer!

I should clarify that Moose made a very (unfortunately) appropriate boxer. He now walks up to any and everyone with a closed fist and a resounding "Boom!" as he punches whatever body part he can reach.

THE cutest little elephant on Noah's Ark!

I was so glad I wasn't the only dorky mom there trying to inconspicuously hide the wetness in my eyes while he sang his super adorable "hip-hip-hip-hippopotamus" song. It was so sweet to watch him sing songs about Jesus' love for us!

An adorable pre-school program complete with precious hand motions!

My sweet baby boys

We spent a much needed family evening at Kemah a while back. Moose took his first train ride and Landon did a great job of watching him on the boardwalk :) Such a good big bubba!

Moose has found a fondness of pb&j.  I'm having flashbacks of his brother at this age!

He is very much starting to "communicate" with us. He goes to the cabinet where his sippy cups are when he's thirsty. He also says "bebe" for binky and gets out "mi"for milk. The one phrase he very clearly states "UH-OH!" His new nick name is Linus. He seems to have a fondness for his blanket as he feels the need to tug it out of his bed every morning and insists on lugging it everywhere he goes around the house. Pics of that will be here soon :)

Keaton seems to think he's the most adorable figurine ever, therefore he must adorn every table he sees!

I forgot how much I HATE the climbing phase of toddlerhood. Everything is a jungle gym to Moose. The worst part is that he has no fear of anything he climbs on, no matter the height! FABULOUS!

So that's what's been going on around here. I promise to try to be more punctual :)