Santa Breakfast 2012

This morning we took the boys to the Santa breakfast at Circus Circus.  Cole loves sitting on Santa's lap and was so excited to see him.  Trevor took a candy cane but wasn't interested in sitting on his lap.

 After breakfast the boys rode on the tram.  They have to ride the tram at least once when we go to Circus Circus.

Polar Express 2012

Today was the day we rode the Polar Express.  We set up a special breakfast for the boys so they would know that we were going on a special train ride.  The table had a train set up on it, a conductor hat, The Polar Express book and new pajamas.  Cole was so excited all day he could hardly contain himself.  It was his first real train ride and to see Santa too was almost more then he could handle.

 The boys waiting to board the train.

 Our tickets

 Trevor and the Conductor

 Craig and the boys.  Not sure why Trevor is making such a strange face.

 Cole looking out the window on the way to the North Pole.

 Trevor with his hot chocolate.

 Cole with his cookie.

 The boys looking out at the North Pole.

 There's Santa!!

 Cole and Trevor were the first ones on the train to get their bells so Santa yelled out "Trevor and Cole get the first gift of Christmas!"

 The boys in their new pj's with Santa.

We had a great time.  All the excitement got to Cole and he fell asleep as soon as we got back into the car.  Thanks for going with us Grandma!!

Cole's first soccer lesson

Cole had his first soccer lesson today.  He LOVED it!  He asked if he could go back everyday.  Here are a few pics I snapped during practice.

Cub Scout News Station Tour

Trevor's cub scout den went on a tour of news station channel 4.  The boys got to see where everyone works, the control room, the news desk and play in front of the green screen.  After the tour they got to watch them do the news live.  It was a great experience for the boys and they had a blast.  Trevor's favorite part was the control room.

Grinch Dinner

This weekend we declared a Grinch day at our house.  We woke up to Jingle holding a sign that says, "Don't be a Grinch!"

 During the day we made Grinch Cookies.

 For dinner we had Who Pudding,

 Who Hash,

 Roast Beast,

 and Grinch Punch.

 Here is our dinner.

After dinner we watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

It was a fun day and one we plan to add to our Christmas traditions.

I don't remember wrapping that present?!?

Breakfast with Jingle

We woke up this morning to find that Jingle had made us a special breakfast complete with donuts, cereal and hot cocoa.  He left some fun gifts for the boys including an Elf on the Shelf movie, coloring books, craft and finger puppets.  The boys were excited for their breakfast and kept thanking Jingle.

There was a banner that said Be Good. 

 Cole's seat

 Trevor's seat

 The donuts and Jingle

Jingle the Elf has returned!

Our elf, Jingle, returned 4 days ago.  The boys were super excited to see him.  They love seeing all the crazy stuff he does.  In fact today they were so excited that they were up at 4 this morning with their flashlights on trying to find him.  They were quickly sent back to bed.

 

The first day we found Jingle hanging on the boys Santa picture.  He left his book to read and a note in scrabble tiles.  Trevor made him a gift and a note asking if he made presents.

 The second day we found Jingle zip lining from the ceiling fan over to the window.  He had replied to Trevor's note saying his main job was a scout elf for the boys and thanked Trevor for the present.

 Next we found Jingle helping dad make coffee

 Trevor made a Lego tower to see if Jingle would play on it....sure enough he was sitting on top of it this morning.

I wonder where Jingle will show up next!!

Cub Scout Pack Meeting

Tonight was a great night at our monthly Cub Scout Pack Meeting.  A soldier came and talked to the boys and let them try on his packs and helmets.  He told them about his 4 deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.  He also answered all their silly questions like, "Why do military guys cuss so much?"

 

After our speaker, some of the boys were handed out awards.  Tonight Trevor got his bicycling belt loop and his Leave No Trace award.

 The scouts that sold at least $500 in popcorn were awarded gift cards as well as got to throw pies at their den leaders and our Cubmaster.

 Trevor is ready to throw one at Cindy (Den Leader).

 He got her right in the face.

 Now he gets to throw one at our Cubmaster Mr. Walters.

 He got him right on the forehead.  Everyone cheered!!

 All the scouts watching as pies are thrown.

I am so proud of Trevor for working hard to sell popcorn.  He has done a really great job at Cub Scouts.  Thanks to all that supported him.