The rest of the Christmas catch-up is coming soon. In the meantime, I need to share a couple of Nate stories.
Yesterday, Nate and Cade were playing nicely in the backyard, Chase was sitting in the living room, and Dylan was at a friend's house. I went to the bathroom, and a few minutes later, my neighbor is at the door. Apparently, Nate came inside, went out the front door, then went to her house. He knocked on her door and informed her that he was lost. Oh, my!!! Mark and I think that it is time to install a high lock on the front door.
Today, Nate was climbing on the outside of the stairs (as in the other side of the railing). He knows that this is not allowed. I told him to get down, and he informed me that it was okay because he had a parachute. Hard to argue with that wisdom.
Doesn't look like Chase got very much, but he is in for a surprise!
Chase had a note in his stocking instructing him to call a specific number for more information on his gift. He called the number, and then he heard a ringing. The look on his face as he realized that he was possibly getting a cell phone was priceless. We do have it on video. The phone was hidden in the Santa's head. To say that he was excited would be a massive understatement. 
Dylan's loot
Cade's loot - he was thrilled with his Club Penguin for DS
Gotta love the early morning look
Nate was thrilled about his Mickey Mouse Clubhouse toy - I love how he is hiding his face when he is trying to show off his toy.
Look how excited my little man is!
Chase begged and pleaded for a phone. He promised so many things. 1) He would pay us $20 a month 2) He would wear church clothes every Sunday without complaining 3) He would let Mark cut his hair anyway that Mark wanted for an entire year. We are making him pay $15 a month. Mark cut his hair - with MUCH drama. Funny thing though, Chase does not remember stating that Mark could cut his hair anyway that Mark wanted for an entire year. We will see!
