Merry Christmas from the Marquez Clan

The Christmas morning madness has faded into the Christmas afternoon lull. Wrapping paper that once flew through the air is now crumbled and in the garbage. New toys are scattered throughout the house. Dinner is cooking, family will be coming. Then I realize just how quiet it is. I think to myself, "the kids must really being enjoying their gifts." I decide to investigate, girls room first. Yes, they are playing so quietly with their new toys. Then I am off to the boys' room. Huh? No boys? Where are they? They must be outside with their new basketball or football. Outside this is what I found, Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn!


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Danielle Louise Carlson said…
I am rolling around laughing, that is hilarious, my kids barely wanted to go outside cause it was so cold and here they are in their shorts playing in water, LOL boys will be boys
December 28, 2009 at 8:59 AM
Kim said…
Aren't they crazy? It was a little warmer here than where you are. But still, why shorts? Did you notice the bandanna on Levi's head? He was a pirate and Myles was his captive. In one picture you can see Myles running across the water!
December 28, 2009 at 1:08 PM
Fox & Willow said…
Proof that imaginations are way better than toys.
December 28, 2009 at 4:33 PM
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