Little Miners

For DAYS these kids have been sporting headlights at every opportunity.  Even at meal times, the lights are glowing! 

 

I Adore these cute boys!

 

 

One day, while Nathan was home with stomach flu, his drink was getting low, with a little grin on his face, he looked at me and asked for "Mas siete arriba, por favor."  Yep, I think the Spanish is sinking in! Yesterday, when asked what one of the good parts of his day was, Nathan answered, "Spanish Class!  Because I could understand EVERYTHING!"

Ashton has THRILLED in the magic of Christmas this year.  We've been for neighborhood walks and drives to see the lights.  Ashton shouts and claps and his whole body trembles with excitement when we go to 'see Christmas!'  Ashton has also visited Santa at the mall a couple of times, though he had to warm up to it the idea for a couple of weeks.  Now he knows exactly who Santa is, and willingly, albeit shyly, sits on Santa's lap.  He's not too concerned about telling Santa anything, but enjoys getting a treat or coloring book, or even a little reindeer for going to visit.