Christmas '10

Its so much fun having family living nearby (something we will mourn as we move West...)  Phoenix lists the Uncles (and Aunts;) as his Best Friends.  When categorizing interests or sibling status or whatever of his friends, I typically list the stats of his play-pals... and P, inevitably, starts adding the details of his Best Friends, the Uncs. And honestly, who could compete with such playful, devoted, energetic friends that love him this much?!  

No one :)

And so the child is in heaven at the holidays when the Schultz boys (and their gals) come out in full force, with their lovely, playful selfs.  They are the kings of crazy simple made-up games, and this, the child loves.  We spent forever hiding a bottle cap and laughing.

 Those not hiding had to hide their eyes...

Then, P made up a game.  The rules were vague and the point system seemed semi-random... but basically, he'd toss the bottle cap into the air and everyone would try to catch it.  Then he would give out pennies from his piggy bank.

Bric brought the balloons, a big hit every freakin' time.  (Seriously, it seems we can play with balloons every time we get together;)  These ones were fabulously noisy flyers, but a bit tricky to blow up.  This, of course, did not stop the fam from trying to blow an aneurism.

Oh the good times of holiday fun;)