End of the Year

Christmas was nice at the Coombs home. Everyone enjoyed themselves and Santa came. Santa delivered a Wii for the "grandkids" which really means Tim and I. Let's just say the first night (which was actually Christmas Eve) at about 12:30 at night, Tim swung and his thumb went into the fan at full speed. The first Wii injury was bound to happen. We are addicted. I hope the grandkids will get a turn soon.


Anderson seriously loves my dad more than me. He wants him all of the time.

So I think we bought a house today. Our offer was accepted and we should close on the 15th (unless something happens--with our luck it is very possible). It is around Power and Guadalupe in Mesa. I am excited to have our own place. It should be fun.

The Happiest Place on Earth

Tim and I have had a busy week. Last Friday Tim graduated from ASU in Civil Engineering! No more school is the greatest thing ever. After graduation, we had a dinner at Tim's parents house with our family and friends and it was really fun.

Then Saturday we had our annual Christmas Party for the old San Marcos folks. I always get nervous every year for 2 reasons: #1 I am afraid it can't top the year before #2 I am afraid someone will get offended and walk out! This year, I had another reason to be nervous...Santa's Little Helper. It really was sooo fun and Marci and I love to put it on each year. Sunday morning Tim and I drove to California. We left Anderson and went to Disneyland for 3 days. We loved it. It wasn't crowded at all and even rained which cleared out even more people.

Tim and I rode the Grizzly River Run and were soaked through to our undies. We had to go to our hotel and change finally.

This picture does not do the castle justice. It was so pretty. It was the first time they had done it like this. They did a fireworks show over the castle that was so cool. Then they sprayed snow out on the park. Disney does not mess around. Everything is so good. Anderson, although getting the shaft and staying home, did get some Mickey ears (after I told the lady 5 times, Yes, his first name is Anderson)!

The Rockettes

Last night Tim's parents took us all to see the Rockettes at Dodge Theater. It was really fun. The show was good and we had seats like 5 rows back from the stage. I had never seen them before but they were very impressive. I would definately recommend going. We had a great time.

Gingerbread House

Tim's mom wanted Tim to build a large (almost life-size) gingerbread house to put up for Christmas. It's finally done! Tim did most of the construction part and Pam pretty much did everything else. I think it turned out really good!


The roof is covered with Necco wafers (that Tim's mom cut out) and there is a row of gum drops on top. The window (which has a light inside at night) is lined with red hots. There are also planter boxes with mint candies and with poinsettias inside. The door is a grahm cracker. The rest I think you can figure out. It's about as tall as me, and all collapsable to be able to store.

Christmas Card

So, not that I've ever been good at this, but I thought since we have a child this year, we would send out Christmas Cards (I'm not too fond of sending one out with a picture of just Tim and I). But with Tim graduating, trips, and Holiday stuff, there is no way I have time. So, consider this your Christmas card.

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE VANDERWALKERS!


As you can see, Anderson's scrunchy face was in every picture, so I thought I'd put a few more good ones of him after. I took these yesterday.



He has started in the last couple of days to pull himself up. Now he wants to do it everywhere and on everyone. He's getting pretty good. Still army crawling though (for like 4 or 5 weeks). We can't get his to do the regular crawl. I've given up!

Easy Gift Idea

My mother-in-law taught a class at Enrichment on how to make these. I hadn't seen them before and thought they would be a very easy and inexpensive gift idea. The letters are just stickers from a craft store, and the ribbon and flower can be found anywhere. I'm not sure where she got the picture, but I thought it turned out nice! Too bad my Christmas shopping is done.

Pee Pee Tee Pees

Speaking of changing diapers, I ran across this picture when I was going through things. This is Anderson a few weeks old. He kept peeing on us (and pooping) while we changed him so Tim and I found these "pee pee tee pees" online and bought them. They are like tiny tents you put on the baby to prevent getting doused. And, you can wash them and re-use them. They are a funny shower gift and pretty affordable. You can find them on http://www.bippityboppitybaby.com/peepeeteepee.htm. (Sorry for the graphic pictures)