Christmas 2018

 The boys were up at 6:45 on Christmas morning! So excited to see if Santa came!!

We let the boys manage the gift opening order - they were really good about it. Excited for each other to open their gifts as much as themselves. And joint presents worked out well!!

Oooh - a new fort from Great Aunt Carol and Great Uncle Jeff!!

 The one thing Brock asked for this year was a video game. He wasn't too specific on which one - he has no clue how many options he would have had! Santa brought him Incredibles - Lego Version and Just Dance for the PS4. He gets a brand new controller too to work with Brent's "old" Playstation 4. He's played it a few times since and he is in LOVE. Definitely have to remember to limit the screen time.....

I didn't grab too many pictures of the presents from Grammy & Grandpa because they were zooming us from Nashville that morning! Brock has been ALL ABOUT Brent's diesel truck, so was super stoked to receive his very own Ram truck! Check out Brock giving out all the truck's stats.

Our fur babies loved Christmas as well! After the first couple of presents were opened and Moose got his jaws on some wrapping paper, we gave him a better toy to much on and keep him occupied! He's a 114 pound puppy!

I gave Diesel his stocking and he's an old pro and knew just how to reach his muzzle in to pull out the treats!

 Moose needed a bit of help.

But then he was on it!

Sleepy puppy after an exciting day!

Christmas Eve 2018

We started the morning making our cookies for Santa! Sugar cookies with frosting and sugar and marshmallows to create.....

 Polar Bear Cookies!!

Moose was feeling festive in his Reindeer antlers!

Time for everyone to get all dressed up for 4PM Christmas Eve service!

Hmmm... might have to find a new spot for our afternoon photo ops!!

 

Yay! It's us! In the sun!! ;)

"Take a picture of me Mommy!" ....while he's wearing my necklace. This was Kade's first time in the big sanctuary for the whole service! He did okay.... lots of snacks and coloring books helped pass the time. ;)

Brock's an old pro!

After a delicious dinner of homemade meatballs and pasta, Brock was sent out to sprinkle the Reindeer food he made at school.

The boys were the most willing to put on their pajamas that night!!! One more task to set out the milk and cookies for Santa!

 The Eason boys are ready for Santa!!

Chinese Lantern Festival

We pass by Koka Booth Amphitheater every Monday night after swim practice and get to see the amazing lights from the Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival from afar.

Unfortunately the night I chose to go, I was one of about a thousand people - it was one of the warmest nights after two weeks of cold, wet weather!

Brock volunteered to join me the night before Christmas Eve!

Yup, making faces!

Pretty cool dragon skimming along the top of the lake.

Pandas!

Asked someone to take our picture and Brock goes in to super shy mode. Oh, my Brock!

Find ALL the dragons!

Now this part he was all excited about! After finding my Chinese Zodiac animal, he was all eager to find his animal!

Brock is a Snake!

 We had to search out Kade's! (Kade is a sheep and I think that fits him quite well!)

And then there's Brent's. Yup, an Ox to a fault!

There were quite an array of displays all over the grounds, so even though there was a large crowd, I never felt overwhelmed with people.

Brock had fun "posing" for the camera.

After stopping to watch some of the performers, we headed home to prepare for Christmas Eve!

Early Christmas Present!!

The boys received an early Christmas present this year - a brand new playground set! 

So far it's been a hit - even brought out some brotherly love as Brock helped push Kade on the swings!

 The dogs are enjoying the company!

Happy smiles!

Brothers!!

 Not enjoying this cold weather - "Do I have to wear a hat?!??"

And then the other one is ALL about having his picture taken!

Moose wants to know what's up there?!??

We do have a slide - it's just hidden in the back! ;)

 

It's so funny - they've already claimed their swings - Brock has the green and Kade secured the yellow swing!

I foresee lots of happy times in the backyard in 2019!