Christmas Break

Two weeks at home with the kids is always welcomed with open arms and we definitely had a lot of fun this Christmas break.  We even found a couple of days to just relax at home in the midst of the holiday chaos!!

One of the first days home with the kids, the weather was so warm, we headed to the Franklin Park Conservatory.  We had never been there before and the kids loved it!!  We went to see this magic show that was being presented but the kids actually preferred running through the different botanical exhibits and checking everything out!

This "magician" was pretty lame.  He maybe had 2 tricks and told a story for the other 53 minutes of the hour long show.  

Part of the magician's story was about a boy and his snow globe.  The kids each found a snow globe in the gift shop after the show so we had to get them  Nolan was the only one who would pose for a picture with his.

Lounging in their new bean bags.

Cuddled up with the monkey grandpa Taylor and grandma Mary got her.

Hot chocolate!!

We went out to lunch one afternoon after I dragged them with me to do all of my Christmas returns/exchanges.  When asked where they wanted to go the obvious response was, "Bob's place."  (Local Roots is now affectionately nicknamed after their favorite waiter).

One of our day trips was to the pet store!  We ran into our babysitter, Morgan, and she helped the kids hold the animals since I have allergies.  Not sure what my plan was prior to that??

Nolan was very worried about this bird.  He was not caged in and was free to roam the store.  As we walked around, we would find him in various places.  Nolan was very complexed by the fact that he was allowed to fly free.

Nolan's favorite dog.  This dog was really sweet and just let Nolan hold him and never left his side.  Nolan was very sad that we couldn't take him home and named him "blackie."

My favorite.  She was 8 weeks old, fat, and wrinkly.  Super cute.

Nolan wearing his new belt that Santa bought him.  He was so proud at the fact that he looked like Eric.

Great-Grandma and Grandpa John ordered the kids subscriptions to Highlights magazine.  The loved their first magazine and can't wait to get one monthly!!

This is how Quinn looks most days now.  Princess Quinn!