Holiday Expressions

Some of the comments or sounds we heard over the Holiday Weekend...

• Madison was eating a pretzel and Grandma R asked her if she knew what shape it was. Madison paused for a second thinking about the question. When Grandma R said it was a circle, Madison respond "NO GRANDMA! IT'S AN OVAL!"
• Grandma R "Parker looks like he's posing for PlayGirl". (I wonder how mom knows that.... but yea, Parker was posing on his side all weekend.)
• Madison "Parker touched the tree". Jen "Where did he touch the tree Madison?" Madison points to the top of the tree.
• "He looks just like Leroy", overheard at Jay Hanson's house when talking about Parker
• "He's such a happy little boy", Grandma H before we left their house and listened to Parker scream for 20 minutes. For the record, when Parker wants to sleep, eat or poop, he screams. Otherwise, he's a quiet kid.
• Row Row Row Your Boat, Take me out to the Ball Game, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Old McDonald, Twinkle Twinkle, and all the theme songs to her favorite Nick Jr. show - Madison over and over again throughout the Holiday's
• "Did Madison touch the tree?" "Yes Daddy" "Is Madison suppose to touch the tree""No Daddy""So why did Madison touch the tree?" Madison smiles and touches the tree again.
• "I open Parker's presents", Madison.
• Jen's thoughts on our date night Sunday, "I'm not sure what to do with all this silence". Darin's response, "I feel like sleeping".
• "Madison likes to challenge you", Grandpa R after we returned from our date night.
• Jen, "Did you wake up Parker?" Madison, "yes". "Why did you do that Madison?" "Because he was sleeping!"

San Diego here we come

The flights are booked...

The hotel is reserved...

The tickets are on their way...

The Rezacs are headed to the Holiday Bowl.

We've debated about going or not this year. All season long we talked about going to the bowl game. We saved some money and looked at it as a mini-vacation. But when the bowl opponent was announced, we paused. It has nothing to do with our respect for the Huskies, but rather Jen and I traveled to Seattle earlier this year. We've seen Nebraska play Washington and we'll see them again in September. It was a big thud to our plans. This last week was a back and forth between going and not going. In the end, Jen has never been to San Diego. We could go to Sea World and enjoy the city. I also think this cold spell helped influence our decision.

So we are going... to warmer San Diego to watch our favorite team play the Holiday Bowl. We can't wait.

Always having fun...

Thought we'd share some weekend pictures with you. The kiddos sure keep us busy. Madison has discovered her inner diva..bracelets, purse and a brush are a must. Parker enjoys watching his sister and screams in delight. Madison thought Parker needed a check up, everything is in working order. Grandma H made Madison's holiday dress and Parker watched Madison again.

My First Mohawk...

Today it was hairdos at school. Parker's teachers gave him his first Mohawk. He is such a proud little boy.

CernerKids holiday party

Today was the CernerKids holiday party. Last year, Madison had nothing to do with Santa, however she loved the Elf who read to her. So we figured this year might be different as the Santa provided the kids with a book. Well it was time for Madison and Parker to visit Santa, Parker was on Santa's lap and Madison had nothing to do with it. She said, "No, No." So needless to say Parker and I were in the picture. Madison still received her book.