Music With Papa!

When my dad comes to visit or babysit, Blake and Cade always ask Papa to get out the guitar and sing with them. Since it was December, this time they all sang Christmas songs. It was so cute. Blake is usually the one playing the guitar with my dad, but this time, Cade was really into it. I love sharing in these special moments with my family!

Everyone getting ready to sing
I love this photo
Happy Cade helping Papa

Go dad, sing a way

Both of my boys LOVE music, just like their mamma:-) Oh, they LOVE to dance too, just like their mamma:-)

Boat Parade!

The boat parade was a huge hit this year in the Hogan house! My boys absolutely LOVED it. First, we went to Nana and Grandaddy's house on Balboa Island, had dinner and played with the cousins. Then we all made hot chocolate, went to the Hurray's house and met the Mitchell family down by the dock. The best part was watching the excitement on all of the kiddos faces....it truly is priceless. I can hardly wait for next year!

Getting the hot coco ready
Waving to the boats

Brent and Brian with the young ones

Nana, in charge of the hot coco and cookies

Melissa and I

Blake and Blake...buddies and so excited

First Dentist Visit!

In early December, when Blake was 3 years old, he had his first dentist visit. The office was super cool. It had lots of toys to play with, he got to wear sunglasses and Blake got to pick a video to watch. He picked Thomas, of course:-) Once we got in the room, he was very unsure about this whole dentist thing. Blake didn't cry at all but the look on his face was obviously a scrared one! Dr. Mike was very nice and Blake was so brave. They cleaned and flossed his teeth. Afterwards, he got to pick a sticker and a toy and his mommy gave him a sucker:-) He doesn't have to go back for 6months!

So excited BEFORE he got in the room
Meeting the nurse and petrified

Cool shades

Just waiting...too cute

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Santa!

Blake loved Santa and Cade was unsure about him! Blake told Santa he wanted a kitchen for Christmas. When he got off of his lap, Blake looked at Brian and I and said, "well, where is my kitchen?" It was priceless!!!!