Christmas 2009!

Well it flew in as fast as it ended this year.....but it was a great year and the kids are at such an excitable age that it is hard not to go over the top and all out for them.....Their smiles and shocks are worth all the work that leads up to the whirlwind that was the past two weeks.

We started off in Chicago last weekend to celebrate with the Novacek clan and Lesley was gracious to host a awesome brunch for all of us.....Thanks Les! The kids love getting together with their cousins and family that they don't see as often as we would like!

Three peas in a pod.....Lexi, Brooke and CoCo showing off Nic's new inventory!

The Ladies at leisure!!

Then onto Xmas-Eve and baking some treats for the man in red...



Not sure how Brady lost all his clothing by the time it was ready to frost.....


all set and ready to go!

Then Brooke laid out some food for the reindeer...

We got to exchange gifts with Poppa and Penny who came up big with

Super Why and a digital camera.....two items on the top of the Munson's list!

Brooke surprised us with some homemade goodies.....they always seem to be my favorite!

Nuggets laying out cookies and milk.....

Tired Turkeys wondering if the Santa will show....

They couldn't wait to go to bed - knowing what lie ahead in the a.m. Brady could hardly contain himself......

Morning came sooner than they thought - Mom and Dad were ecstatic that they waited until 7am, as excited as they were they had a hard time waking up!!

Rounding the corner to see if they got loot or coal.....

Give me a V....Dot the I ....Curve the c-t-o-r-y!!!

Brooke did her usual ....Go ahead Brady open all yours first.....I will wait......Brady tore through his in 3.2 seconds and then Brooke well knowing enjoyed the glory of having the rest to open!

Brady got a Super Why costume to match his new favorite action figure......why do you say this is important.....Well it still hasn't been taken off since he opened it on Christmas - it has been worn EVERYWHERE!!!

Super Why to the rescue!

Brady: "Oh my goodness.......I asked for this!!!!!"

The coveted Wonder Pet School house.....

There were a lot of smiles Lots of excitement!

And lots of surprises!!

Birds eye view of the Madness......

My gifts on xmas morning.......two very happy and joyful kids!!

Like I said Super Why went everywhere....Here is Brady making the trek out to Grandmas house........

And the Fun continued at G'mas - Here is one happy boy with the Bat Cave in tow.....

And one Dad ready to pop with all those $*&@# plastic straight jackets!

Bless this kids heart - he is probably the only three year old that loves fruit SO much that he gets it for Xmas!! He has already devoured half of them!!

And Mom and Dad can finally exhale that the hectic season is behind us........

Hope everyone had a Great Holiday!!!!