'Sharing'

Look at my boys... they are enjoying a move together... nicely.  Both with their snacks.

Niko likes Ryker's snacks.   Poor Ryker.... he doesn't even know what's happening.   Well, enjoy it now Niko-chan - I have a feeling Ryker will be bigger than you soon enough!

Godfather Mark

Godfather Mark came over on Sunday to visit.  Niko has been on a huge 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' kick lately.... he made Mark read it to him.  Ryker climbed up on Mark's lap as soon as he cracked open the book.  :)   They love him!

Brunch with Santa

Before brunch, we made a few ornaments.
 

After brunch, Santa comes and gives presents!  Niko's favorite present: Cheez-its.  Yup.
 

Ahhhh.... nerdling.  :)
 

Niko helps Ryker-kun open his presents.
 

Ryker got a Monsters University book and snacks. 
 

Then it was time to line up for Santa.  Ryker started a new game.... hit Niko in the butt with my head.
 

Niko turns around and acts like he's mad.
 

Ryker laughs pretty hard at this game.
 

A quick group photo with Santa!
 

Then Niko sits on Santa's lap.... and speaks so quietly, you can hardly hear him.  He was so stoked to see him, but totally clammed up when he was actually there.  

BTW, this event is defiantly the way to go to see Santa.  No lines, no waiting.  You eat brunch, make crafts, enjoy the hot chocolate bar and Santa stays as long as it takes for every kid to see him.

2013 Family Photos

Mi Familia!  From left to right:  Tia Maria, Godmother Shelly, Abuela Norma, Godfather Mark, Abuelo Augusto, Daddy Neil, Ryker-kun, Niko-chan and Mommy Kim.

The Godparents!  Here they are with their boys.

Speaking of the boys, here are Niko-chan and Ryker-kun. 

The original Nakahodos with the new additions.

Nakahodos 2.0.

Christmas Concert

Look at that handsome boy!  Niko had his Christmas concert tonight.
 

Doh.... I tied his tie too long for his suit coat.   :)
 

Look at him belt it out!   

I couldn't get the camera phone up fast enough to get the beginning of the songs, but I got most of it.  The camera shakes a bit because I was holding Ryker who did not want to cooperate.

Tree is up and decorated!

Sooo.... we had a bit of a late start this year getting the tree up.   Probably has to do with I have a tiny man that is ready to pull this tree onto himself.  :)
 

Niko was all over putting the ornaments up this year.   He put most of the ornaments on the tree this year!
 

This year's tree - looks a lot like last year's tree.....  :)

I bought some LED battery operated lights after Christmas last year... putting them to good use on the mantle this year. 

Thanksgiving 2013

Soooo.... this is how our road trip to Chicago started out.... Ryker threw up all over himself about 20 minutes into the car trip.  Awesome.   You can see Niko covering his nose in the background.

Yea... good times.

Getting Thanksgiving lunch ready to go!
 

Traditional 'around the table' photos.  I won't lie.... it was really weird to have Thanksgiving without Mom.
 

 More on the floor than in the belly.

Nap time!

 Ryker passed out in a milk nap.

Then it was time to play in the Mardi Gras beads!  He's earning his beads right now....
 

These two boys pretty much fought the entire weekend.... 
 

Don't let the happy photo fool you!
 

Happy LEGO times.
 

Family portrait.... would not be complete without Neil and Niko blinking.... in both photos.  :)