More things Levi says

"Do you bemember dat day? I bemember dat day!"

"Do you bemember I pway soccer with Coach Rachel?"

"I got my juh-mamas!" (pajamas) 

"(Gasp!) Look! Christmas Eve!" (upon seeing any Christmas tree, anywhere)

Well, they seem to be enjoying the toys just as much as yesterday.

The neighbors come over for a lovely Christmas Day dinner and evening. The next day Sylvia shows off her tower building abilities!

We headed to the park Christmas afternoon to get some fresh air before our party. Sylvia wanted to show off her new Paw Patrol toy, but I think she is the star of the show

Aunt Therese gave Sylvia this set of art supplies/crafts, and Sylvia is loving it!

The Sunday before Christmas mom and dad came up, and they and Peter took the kids to Crown Center for pizza lunch and ice skating. Here we are by the mayor's Christmas tree. (an abridged picture of the tree ;)

The gift opening and playing begins in earnest

Note from Santa

One of my favorite Christmas memories, continued into this generation.

Stockings!

Little presents, plus an orange each. "Just as I expected!" says Sylvia. Levi basically stops opening gifts at this point to play with what's already available. Sylvia continues on.

First kid awake on Christmas Day

Barely notices the wrapped gifts.

Christmas shopping

Skating progression

Music box from Grandpa Peter

Christmas Eve

Levi-isms

I've been meaning to make notes of the things Levi says, because his language is changing so rapidly now, and I just forget so fast, too. 

One thing I really don't want to ever forget is the first time I got him to tell me he loves me. He'd been very happily expressing his love for Buzz Lightyear, etc., but finally one night as we were laying down to sleep, I said, "I love you, sweetie," and he said, "I wuv you! I wuv you, Mommy, too!" 

Of course, he also says "But I reawwy wuv it!" every time I tell him I'm going to have to take a toy away if he keeps throwing it/hitting furniture with it/hitting his sister with it.

Tonight after we put the Christmas tree lights on and turned all the other lights off, Paul suggested singing carols. When we got to Silent Night, I remembered all of a sudden that I used to sing that to Sylvia over and over and over and OVER until she fell asleep. I had (almost!) completely forgotten.

My wife is amazing

Visiting Kirsten - on the flightline

Meeting new cousin Gideon

Hot chocolate break from sledding

Fashionista!

Snow fort construction

Sledding at park near our house with friends

Snowstorm, day two

Sylvia is ready for more fun in the snow. Levi is still not having it.

First snowy day

Sylvia and Paul and our neighbors played outside for hours. Levi sensibly refused.

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Happy Halloween!

Swinging

Sylvia on learning to pump: "If you were pushing me, it would be much easier!"

Storm trooper, tractor, and decorative gourds