The Madsen Clan

So, not much new besides a bizillion toys! We couldn't get the little boys to ask for anything BIG this year. All they wanted were Ninja Turtles and Power Rangers and Transformers. Therefore, it looked like a darn toy store on Christmas morning and as mothers we all know what a big pain in the butt it is getting toys out of a box. I still wonder what that's all about. Seriously spent more time getting the toy out of the box than the boys did playing with it. I need to not be so lazy and post a couple pictures here in the next few days. Mick (who could sleep until noon) woke me up at 4:30 am. I told him there was no way I was waking up his little brothers this early. Then he and Macee came in again at 5:15 complaining that they couldn't go back to sleep. So.... we got the little guys out of bed, totally against their will, and headed down stairs. It didn't take long for their eyes to open wide. I love Christmas. I love the special feelings we have and the extra time we get to spend with family and friends. We went over to Marci and Jared's (thanks guys) a couple nights before Christmas and they cooked us a feast! We then had a Christmas dinner with the Oveson's and another with the Madsen's on Christmas day. Can't wait to go get on the scale this week!!! Mick had asked for a bat which Santa delivered and so did dad. So.... Mick has two of the same bat. Trust me... I am still a little confused since I was sure there was some communication between Eric and Santa. What do I know? He said he did it to throw him off. He is questioning. A neighbor told him last year and I seriously bawled. Being the stupid parents that we are and wanting to keep the magic we talked him into otherwise. But.... I am not sure. I think he wants to believe really bad but.... I think this is our last year with him. Oh well huh? It's gotta happen sometime and maybe next year we can sleep past 4:30. HAHA!!! Macee had a list that went on and on. Her top pick was an IPOD which she did receive. Hope everyone had a wonderful, beautiful Christmas!!!

Oh ya, I did put a new little pole for the babies name. We should have never started the M thing let alone the baseball "M" thing. Who would have thought we would have to come up with 5 names. And no, Craig, IT WILL NOT BE MANNY!!!!

Also thanks to Carrie Christensen (thanks) I figured out the counter. Now if I could get a hint on how to get my own song playlist. Any ideas?