T'was the Night After Christmas...

...and all along the shore, we were still having fun, this family of four.

It's Christmas Up in Here!

I know I've said it before but, there is nothing like being a parent on Christmas morning.

(Kids have a pretty good time, too.)

So what do I do with these, Santa?

Oh!!!

A Good Christmas

Christmas Eve Surf Check with Uncle ET

Christmas Eve Din-Din

Santa, can I talk to you for a minute?

So...are you a sadist?

(see the following two pictures below)

House Guests-bring your earplugs.

Mama Moments

Quick on the Draw (the Diaper Draw that is)

Christmas is always a good time to relive the Glory Days of Family

Pictures. This photo captures three siblings two decades later. Not much has changed.

A Quiet Moment

Love it when the men take over!

Uncle ET Carves up a Carnivore's Delight.

And Love Love These Pics

We truly had a beautiful Christmas this year-

filled with family, friends, good conversation, and cuddles galore.

Perfect!

Merry Christmas!

Wait!

I'm wearing what?!?!

3 Months Young

What a face! I mean...have you ever?!

(Note the signature Big Bro Band Aide appliqué.)

The Many Uses of Christmas Lights

Why put the lights on the tree when you can just sit on the couch with them?

(For the record, our lights sat on the couch for 3 days before making it to the tree. You can not be Type A around here!)

Or lay on the floor with them?

Or just look really innocent with them?

Or contemplate life with them?

Lights, Camera...

Christmas!

"Little Sneaky Hands" Strikes Again...

No one is safe!

Turkey, Turkey, Pumpkin Pie, Mash Potatoes, and Faux-Hawks...

That must mean it's a California Thanksgiving.

I wasn't kidding about the faux-hawks.

Saturday Morning

After the Storm

Two Months of Fun

Halloween Happenings

Two of My Favorite People Under My Favorite Tree

That's right, ya'll. We've got two turntables and a microphone.

(Technically no turntable-just an amp and a mic and some kickin' tunes.)

Kickin' it Old School

No Halloween is complete without the carvings of Pete.

What do you have when you mix a pirate, an astronaut, a cheerleader, Rupunzel, and a ferry?

Pure Halloween Wonder!

...oh, and a red hot chile pepper, too.

Lady Gaga's stunt double?

After the tricks and treats had all been said and done, and our little pirate had a chance to enjoy the booty, our little family called it a night and tucked in for a long autumn's sleep.

It was a good Halloween.