Dylan's 4th Birthday

It's hard to believe it, but Dylan is now four years old! We celebrated at home this year and his friend Sterling and his family joined us. Dylan loved all his new toys this year and had a great time.


Nana Van Horn gave him this awesome addition to his GeoTrax train set. This train "moves all by itself," just like Dylan wanted.



Sterling and family gave Dylan this really cool jeep race track set.



Austin loved playing with all the wrapping paper.







Gator golf was a big hit as well.



Aunt Belinda sent these cool balloons and Dylan especially loved the gigantic Spider-man one. Unfortunately, it could not withstand all the bouncing and jumping on it! It was deflated after only two days.







Dylan chose this colorful Thomas the train cake. He still has a fascination with trains and Thomas is his favorite.

Christmas Party

We had a great time at this year's Church/Neighborhood Christmas party. Of course, Dylan loves our neighbors, Jacob, Maddie and Zach. He always wants to sit in Jacob's lap and where Dylan goes, Austin follows!














I have no idea why Dylan wanted to pose this way, but this is what he did when I told him to say cheese for the camera.



The kids are trying their best to remain patient while a Christmas story is read, but they were quite restless and anxious for Santa to arrive.











There was a long and seemingly never-ending line to see Santa.



Mike has a hard time keeping both kids happy. They always both want to be held and climb and wrestle around Daddy!



Almost there!







Dylan told Santa that he really wanted "a train that moves by itself." Austin was too scared to go near Santa this year. He was busily rolling around on the floor nearby. It was close to 9pm and way past their bedtime! Dylan actually asked to go home right after seeing Santa.