Merry Christmas!

It has been a busy week at the Serranos. Auntie Kelley and Uncle Mike arrived for the holidays. Alyssa has only spent a few nights at home since their arrival. She has tried to spend the night at her Nana's every night they have been here. Needless to say, she is exhausted from all the excitement and running on pure adrenaline. It's fun to see her so happy to have them here.

Christmas Eve was spent with Granny and Papa Walt. Alyssa baked cookies with Granny while Jake cheered on the men as they played pool. He is such a boy.

Making cookies with Mrs. Eller and Granny

Christmas morning was very exciting. Alyssa was happy to see that Santa tasted the cookies, drank the milk and the reindeer enjoyed the carrots. He also left presents in the Serrano Family Santa bag. What a nice Santa Claus.

Reindeer's carrot plate

Jake enjoyed himself this year. He finally understands the concept of presents. It did however take him FOREVER to open a present. He tore a small piece of paper off one at a time. He provided updates along the way, "almost done." Thanks, Jake! Most of all he loved his new train, Thomas Train sets, Mack Truck and Buzz Lightyear.

Believe it or not, Jake is excited.

Jake controlling part of his new train from his sit and spin.

Alyssa didn't do so bad herself. The laptop computer was a hit, but the best present of the day had to be the Taylor Swift concert tickets. Just see her expression below. Ah to be a kid again!

Taylor Swift concert tickets!!!!!! Tay Swift as she calls her is her favorite!

Alyssa and her Just like me American Girl doll

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and received all they hoped for!

Merry Christmas!!

Love,
Sebastian, Traci, Alyssa and Jake

Missing tooth

Life without soccer has been nice I hate to say. We are down to swim class for both kids on Wednesday nights and no weekend obligations (although we always manage to have something going on). Sebastian is hoping desert season takes over soon. We'll have to see.

Alyssa lost another tooth this week. She has yet to put the tooth under her pillow for the tooth fairy because she isn't ready to part with it just yet. I hope there isn't a time restraint on getting paid for missing teeth. If so, we are in trouble.

Lissy's missing tooth

We prepped Jakey for hours about not pushing or hitting before attending Mady's birthday party this weekend. He assured us he wouldn't push Mady and would give big hugs. I'm afraid that wasn't the case. Although in Jake's defense he only did it once or twice and actually apologized for it. Hopefully that means we are making progress.

Jakey and birthday girl, Mady

Jakey in the jumpy