Thomas Christmas

We spent the weekend before and Christmas day with Jeremy's family. We were celebrating with the whole extended family on the night of Christmas as well as the next morning, but we really wanted the boys to have something on Christmas morning, especially since it was Lucas' first (even though he doesn't know the difference).

We also did a Christmas eve box with them. They both got new pj's and Seth got a snack and a movie to watch that night. 

The next morning we did gifts with just the boys and Jeremy's parents. It was very low key and perfect. Without too much crazy we were able to focus on the boys, take our time and get some pictures lol 

Onto random moments from the rest of our time! I, again, was super slack with my camera so I'm thankful for those that captured these!

Great-Grandpa made these awesome things for the kids. They 'transform' from this rocking horse, into a desk and then a highchair! I'm so anxious for it to be brought to us when one of our parents come to visit!

This trip was so short, but we are so thankful for the time that we had and everyone that we got to see! 

New York

To save myself time and energy I was just going to skip over the Christmas posts and move onto things currently happening, but there is just too much cuteness not to share! 

Jeremy schedule for Christmas break was awful this year. We were only going to get about a week of time and when you're splitting that between two families, it's just not enough time! Well, when we found out that the week before break started Jeremy had to go out of town for a conference, he suggested that instead of being home alone for 4 days I fly to NY with the boys to get some extra time with family! As nervous as it made me to do so, I jumped at the opportunity and did just that! 

The flights could have been better but also could have been worse. We made it safely into Syracuse with my parents awaiting our arrival! That extra time with my family (and a quick trip to spend some time with Grandpa and Grandma Thomas) was so incredibly special and needed. What fun was had.....

 (disclaimer: I did not take but only a few of these pictures. When I am in NY I pretty much unplug from electronics, including my camera - which I love and hate all together)

This picture!!!!!

Lucas Jay grew up SO much while we were there. His hair grew like crazy (which I remember happening with Seth - not sure what that's about) and he began pulling up on EVERYTHING. 

We got to have fun with Graysen! 

 We made Jesus a birthday cake!

"No more monkeys jumping on the bed!"

I read Seth some of my old time childhood books...

And we partied with Aunt Sami <3 

The annual bunk bed chat...

And had lots of goodies!

Thank you Mom & Dad, for the Christmas present of getting me there early, for coming to get me and for hosting us for an extra long time <3