Oh My

Jack and his future wife or high school girlfriend - which will add a few grey hairs, I'm sure.
But Olivia sure is cute, isn't she?

MERRY CHRISTMAS

I thought I'd throw up a few pics.  My mom took loads and I'm sure hers are better but here's some for now...

 Emma in her Christmas pajamas made by her mom.

 Jack is obsessed with Ghostbusters (Go eighties movies)

 Jack ran around sticking his Harry Potter Wii game in everyone's face.  He loves it.

 Emma has already found particular spots for her Leia and Amidala.

Little Lego Man. 

Padme Amidala, ready to kick some butt.

Flash

 I have taken nearly all the glass ornaments off the tree.

This is Flash, a kitten who, after last week, is the most expensive kitten I've ever owned.  I had no idea kittens could get something near pneumonia.
He seems to be fine now, thanks to the diligence of a little girl very determined to have a healthy cat.

Little Snitch

Jack is well aware of what brownies are, where they come from, what dish they're baked in and how to be the one who gets first pick of bites.

What on EARTH was I thinking?

So, with all the issues we've had with Emma's teeth, I'm a little crazy when it comes to things like juice (we almost never have any) and brushing time.
Because I want to brush Jack's teeth, we've worked out a little deal.  I brush his teeth and he can be as loud as he wants, as long as his mouth stays still.

You can only imagine how this has backfired.

On the plus side.  He has no cavities.