Boy Oh Boy!: Ho ho ho!

Christmas season is in full-swing around here, and Brady is really getting into it this year! Remember that cute picture of Brady sleeping with the Christmas tree? Well it didn't leave his bed- that thing got mashed up and pieces ripped off of it. He demanded it as part of his bedtime entourage (2 blankies, sheep, and 3 pillows). Well, I finally had to hide it while he was at school one day- he woke up with a big scratch on his face from snuggling up to a wire and plastic tree. So if anyone sees a soft, cuddly tree (or Santa), please pick one up for us!

Brady and I created quite possibly the ugliest (and least structurally sound) gingerbread house of all time. But he had fun, and he loves looking at his "red house." Next year I'll glue that sucker together first- to heck with the icing!

We also went to the town's Christmas parade with our buddies Suzy and Allie. Even though it's hard to tell from Mr. Serious' pictures, he really had a good time. I'd say his favorites were the marching band and ambulance. Oh, and every truck that came through. Much more interesting than the floats, evidently.

That night Brady got to see Santa ride by our house on the fire truck. No pictures- I wasn't home, so it was just the boys. Sounds like Brady had a fun time seeing the truck and it's police car escort making the rounds.

And finally, we took Brady to the fire department to see Santa. This was the best Santa experience we've had yet (again, you can't tell it from the picture). He really loved seeing Santa surrounded by fire trucks and equipment. So much nicer than waiting in line at the mall!

This morning when I asked Brady what he wanted to watch on tv (while I change his diaper and get him dressed for school), he asked for Santa. I guess I'd better find some Santa cartoons to put on the DVR!