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On Christmas Eve day, my kit lens for my camera stopped working. I was pretty bummed. Luckily I had my prime lens, but for all the pictures I took that weekend, I couldn't do any zooming in and out. That's why some of them are up really close. After the first of the year, I called a local camera shop to see how much it would be to clean the lens, to see if that would remedy the problem. He told me what I would need to try without having to bring it in. So I tried it, and it WORKED!! YAY!!

This was the first pic I took with my newly working kit lens.

At school, Luke is now learning how to write his last name. Here he is practicing.
This is the smile he always gives me, when he finds me staring at him.

Last night, while I was fixing dinner, Luke took a little cat nap. Don't you love the wizard hat?

CHRISTMAS DAY 2011

LOOK... they have on the same Christmas Pajamas!! YAY!!! I guess the third time is a charm.

Can you see their excitement?

They both went straight for the bikes... funny thing though... Luke went to the little bike, and Grey went to the big bike. Once we got them straightened out, I snapped these.

They dug right in to their stockings.

Both loved the Lighting McQueen Sunglasses that Santa brought.

Santa also brought a Costume Dress-Up Trunk. The Wizard Hat is a favorite.

Then it was time to open some presents.

See how little brother is checking out what big brother is doing.

Daddy got into the present opening action.

More presents... Marc was very excited to give them these.

They were pretty excited about this Thomas Train Track.

Then Daddy got his own Lincoln Logs.

He got right to building.

Grey preferred to sit in the middle of the track.

The best Surprise Gift EVER!!!! For me of course.

Sporting my new Apple Green Hunter Wellies and Winter Beanie.

Santa had these in the boys stockings.

Lately, Marc has been complaining about the fact that he has nothing that he is passionate about or a hobby. So I picked one for him...

I don't think all the gifts were even opened yet before he was online trying to learn how to play it.

Too Cool for School...

Loved riding their bikes in the house.

My Little Wizard.

After all the presents were opened and enjoyed for awhile, Marc got to work making his favorite pie from his Grandma Faucheux's recipe - Tarte Au La Bouillie. He made everything from scratch, including the crust.

It was very YUMMY!! It's a custard type pie, similar to a Sugar Cream Pie, but much much lighter. Simply Delish!!

Early in the afternoon, before dinner, we had a few visitors. Jim and Bonnie Usas came over bearing gifts. Of course, the boys insisted that they needed to opened immediately.

Before they left, Marc put on a little Harmonica Concert for them. If you can't tell, he's playing a little Blues.

We LOVE Mr. Jim and Miss Bonnie!!

Before Marc got too serious into preparing our Christmas feast (Venison Tenderloin, Mashed Potatoes, Noodles, and Green Bean Casserole), we took some family pics. These are all the silly ones...

This one would have been really cute, if Luke didn't have his finger up his nose.

That's better.

Since we kissed, the boys thought they needed to kiss too.

Too cute!

The boys were chill-axin' on their new Pillow Pets while waiting on dinner.

Luke got a Cow, and...

Grey (aka Porkchop) got a Pig, of course.

After dinner, and before it got dark, we took the boys down to the basketball courts so they could ride their bikes.

Grey needed a little help...

while Luke took off at full speed.

Note his feet are not on the pedals. He's waiting to be pushed.

Better yet, he'll just push the bike.

Luke just flew around the court.

Still pushing...

He can definitely ride like the wind, but hasn't got the hang of braking yet.

Marc and I took turns pushing Grey around.

It looks like he's getting close to getting it.

Well... maybe not.

The boys loved this puddle.

After a little while, I started complaining of being frozen, so we put away the bikes, and while I sat in the comfort of the heated truck, Marc took the boys down to the water to throw rocks. He then had the brilliant idea to feed the fish Cheezits. Of course I had to get out to take pics of this. I think this is the Perfect Picture to end a Perfect Day.

We are so blessed to have such beautiful sons.

This Christmas was really Special, but I already can't wait for next year. Maybe Grandma and Grandpa will come share it with us.

Merry Christmas Everyone!!