Mellons in NYC

Well yesterday we took a bus trip to NYC with the four boys, and it was an adventure. We began by taking a subway ride to Battery Park where we hoped on the Staten Island Ferry and got a great view of the Statue of Liberty. We then walked to "ground zero" and saw St. Pauls church. We ate lunch at a little Deli and took the subway back to Time Square. We went to the Toys R Us store that was insane. We took the kdis to the M&M store, where they got to find out what color of M&M they were. We also bought a few M&M's there. We then headed down Broadway with all the people and went to Rockefeller cener-INSANE! We went to St. Patrick's cathedral, and then headed to Central Park when we ran into the Disney Store, we spent a little time there and then headed back to our bus. It was a great trip Presont walked the entire day.






Jakes quote of the day....when we saw Santa taking pictures near Rockefeller Santa Preston wanted to go see him. When I had to pay him to take a Picture Jake says, "He's not the real Santa, he wouldn't charge you!"

Jake in the Spirit of Christmas

Jake went outside to make a snowman. Half way through he decided it was looking more like Mary and baby Jesus, so he decided to finish his masterpiece that way. He was very excited about it. We got another snow storm last night so his sculpture is currently another pile of snow, but he is anxious for it to warm up a bit so he can go outside and dust it off.

SNOW and this time I welcome it!

Well we had a real good snow storm yesterday. It started at around 10:00 am and snowed until about 10:00 last night. The snow was beautiful, light and fluffy....not so wet like last year, although I am told it will get that way. I finally let the kids go out at 4:00 (they had to finish chores and homework). Well it gets dark around 4:30 but the kids did not want to come in. I think that they will have a blast this winter with all the snow we are expected to get. Preston was playing with his friend Jade, while Chandler was busy making snow angels.

No, I am not a terrible photographer and your eyes aren't playing tricks on you ....It was still snowing when I took these pictures.

Mellon Boys Just Because

Just an updated picture of the four boys. This is about 3 weeks old, just before church. How hadsome they look, I know I am a bit prejudice. I am just thankful for each one of them. It is amazing to have 4 boys that come from the same family but have such different personalities and behaviors.

How to determine what your present is.....

Well I must say kids say and do the strangest things. I can remember doing a lot of the same things when I was a kid. But I have a new one for you all. This year we decided to try something different, to put the Christmas presents under the tree with name tags on them (in the past I have disguised them and don't put them out until closer to Christmas). Anyways the kids are excited and looking at which ones are theirs and trying to figure out what they are. Well Preston tells me, "Mom, I know what that big present is." I asked him what it was (and to make a long story easier to type) He says, "Lincoln Logs." I asked him what made him think that....he said...."I smelled them." He was right!

Bah Hum Bug

Chandler Played Scrooge in his school play this year. I know yoyu are all thinking wow....well it was really a play on the life of Charles Dickens so his part was very minor.....but he did a great job. He also got to play the part of the anonimous show host. I think this is one of Chandler's many calling in life. He loves to perfom, he loves to have people watch him, he will be a star. He is a star, mine!

We are getting ready for Christmas. We will definetely have a white one this year as we have 2 storms preparing to hit this week. It is cold. Today's high will be 22. I have three pairs of socks on, 2 shirts and a sweatshirt. Mom, I turned my air up 2 degrees.

For Mom!

This is for mom. I know that you wanted to see this picture and it is easier to post it here than to email it. And for those of you who are curious.....this is me and Terrie at the Vicarious Visions Holiday Social Gathering. I do have a picture of Geoff and I but we both agree it should be deleted. Mom you can leave a comment and tell me what you think....

Who is this masked man?

Hayden gets a hold of a marker......he was extremely proud of all of the artwork. The face was a last minute thought. When I told him I didn't think it would come off he said, "Don't worry mom, it's Crayola." Well he then asked what day we had church. Well today is Saturday and although it is Crayola it didn't completely wash off, we will have to see what it looks like tomorrow, but I think people are going to think he has a couple of black eyes.

Winter Update!

Well it is cold here. We got snow on Sunday and a lot of sleet and ice on Monday morning. School was delayed by 2 hours. It looks like we might get our first White Christmas. It definetely helps get you in the holiday mood.

Yesterday I did spring cleaning, my dad asked if I had mey seasons mixed up. I explained to him that in the spring you want to get outside, you have been trapped in your freezing house all winter. In the winter you have to find things to do, inside your house.

Well I wish I had something more exciting to post. Just watch though...in 10 days we will be taking the boys down to NYC...should be lots of fun!