Christmas Morning

Santa (and Mama and Papa and the rest of the family!) did not disappoint the Binker boys this year. Mason and Max got a lot of the stuff they requested -- age-appropriate Lego sets and Transformers for each, Handy Manny tool set and Joker van for Max, Wolverine Leapster game for Mason... -- and a few things that they didn't.

Max had asked Santa for a "cooter" about 5 times and was certain that he would get one; he was rewarded with the perfect Buzz Lightyear three-wheel scooter. Mason now has renewed faith in the jolly ol' elf; after receiving a bucket of plastic soldiers from Toy Story, he declared, "How did Santa know that I've wanted this my whole life?!"

Thanks to Great-Aunt Ruthie and Uncle Norm for providing the noisiest toy possible for Max -- a monster truck complete with sound and lights. At least it does have a mute button. And Mason loves the remote-control R2D2. Thanks also to cousins Georgia and Dave for the board game and puzzle!

As a gift for the whole family, Grandma Barbara and Grandpa Jerry gave us a wii game system. We've been having a lot of fun figuring out how it works (photos to come later!). Mason loves boxing and his Star Wars Lego game, while Max prefers bowling and baseball. Thanks again Grandma and Grandpa!


(For more photos, click HERE to go to our Picasa album!)