What we did over Christmas Break ...

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 This is the "plasma car" - it's more commonly known as the taxi around here.  Clara's rates vary from $1,000 to $2 (if you catch her on a bargain day). 

 Clara still trying to beat Pap - I think they almost always end in a draw! 

 JM has deemed that spot at our table "Mimi's chair"

 Yes - this is breakfast when your on vacation from school... and only in Texas - popsicles in front of the fire!

 Having a blast at the Polar Express with "Friend Alex" (as opposed to cousin Alex!)

 The part I liked best about Polar Express - the "snow" on the walk to the train!

 More goofiness from the kids.  They got to see Santa on the train and enjoy a short train ride at night! It was fun, and I'm glad we could enjoy it with our friends! 

Fun Stuff - this was the toy Clara wished for one day in Target - she was soooo excited about it!  It's fun, but the little flying discs get lost easily ... or land on the roof!  

The only really not so fun part of our break - the weekend before Christmas & New Year's weekend (he was well in between!) was spent trying to help JM breathe better and get better!  But isn't he funny in his Froggles?  He normally wears sunglasses, but I thought he might see better (he's watching t.v.) with the goggles.  The staff at the urgent care thought we were a little crazy when I asked them if they had any glasses he could wear for the treatment.  Somehow, JM was sure one time that it was bothering his eyes, so ever since then, he is much happier when he wears some type of glasses.  And believe me, it's whatever it takes to!

But overall, we couldn't have asked for a more fun and relaxing break.  Mike got to take off a whole week to spend with us and we were all sad when he had to go back to work after the New Year! 

And just to end on a fun note (and reward those of you who kept reading to this point!), a quick recap of a conversation with John Michael. 

It was Christmas eve morning, and I was going in to get JM out of his crib.  So I was doing the usual, and chatting with him about the day and I said "Guess who's coming to our house tonight???"  He quickly responded "The Garbage Man!" Hmmm...no, try again.  "MIMI!"  No, guess again - what's on your jammies?  "Santa Claus!"  

Don't feel too bad big guy, the Garbage Man and Mimi get to visit a lot more often!!