chatty cricket - Gymboree! We totally took them to the mall in sweatpants, bought new outfits and stripped them down in the line for Santa to ensure stain-free clothes, then dashed home to get the card photo done, rapid fire.
Five minutes later everything went to hell. SUCCESS!
I can't believe you have five years worth of Santa photos with smiling, happy children. Having just volunteered as photographer for our elementary school's Santa Picture fundraiser, I can take a good guess that you are in the minority! :) Not all of them cried, but many had a very, shall we say, wary look on their face. But your boys?? Adorable! Merry Christmas. :)
Awwww, too cute! Tell us all, how did you manage to get your kids to smile for Santa? I only ask because every time I look at the mall Santa there's always some kid going to pieces because of fright and terror.
Oh Amy, I had to come by and comment because I am so grateful to you right now that I could fall down weeping and kiss your feet.
I am 8.5 months pregnant and sick. Christmas kicked my ass today.
My husband is slightly sicker, so he went to bed at 6:45PM.
At your suggestion, I put the Playskool Busy Ball Popper on my 2.5 year old daughter's Christmas list, and because of this magical toy, I JUST might survive until bedtime tonight.
Bless you for sharing your recommendation. And I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
That is the most awesome Christmas photo I have seen in a long time -- I hope you had it made into some type of ornament!
My daughter, who is 10 and still believes, asked the Mall Santa this year for him to make her sister better -- that's all she wanted (she's 13 and has the flu and is not all that nice to her sister anymore...)Anyhoo, Santa hugged my child and got very misty eyed. I will be so sad when she stops believing...
Holy moly, look at that- you have another adorable little boy!! It's been a long time since I've visited... glad to see you're doing well, congrats on the little wee one and you're still as funny to read as ever.
OH MY!
A wondrous day to you and yours - may there be love, laughter and a full belly.
What a ride hey, what a ride.
Posted by: kim at allconsuming | December 24, 2009 at 09:02 AM
Beautiful. Such gorgeous guys! Love the "staying off the naughty list...barely" part too! Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Michele | December 24, 2009 at 09:05 AM
WHERE DID YOU FIND EZRA'S HAT?!!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!!!!!!!!
?
(because I love it)
Merry Christmas to you my Dear, I hope you all have a wonderful Eve and a Merry Merry Day!
-xo
Posted by: chatty cricket | December 24, 2009 at 09:05 AM
Can I come over and play with the trains? If I bring alcohol? Please?
Posted by: @kissthedog | December 24, 2009 at 09:06 AM
I love the progression of pictures...thanks for sharing. I hope you all have a happy and healthy holiday season and a great 2010.
Posted by: Sheila | December 24, 2009 at 09:06 AM
I LOVE YOUR BLOG! You are just SO entertaining!
I hope you and your family have a FABULOUS Christmas and all the best in 2010!`
Posted by: Judy | December 24, 2009 at 09:10 AM
You've got cute kids, Ms. Storch.
Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Heather B. | December 24, 2009 at 09:12 AM
So Noah will sit on Santa's lap?? That seems so weird to me. You'd think that would be something that would set him off.
I can't beleive how amazingly beautiful your kids are. That Christmas card is soo cute!
Merry Christmas
Posted by: Ryles | December 24, 2009 at 09:38 AM
chatty cricket - Gymboree! We totally took them to the mall in sweatpants, bought new outfits and stripped them down in the line for Santa to ensure stain-free clothes, then dashed home to get the card photo done, rapid fire.
Five minutes later everything went to hell. SUCCESS!
Posted by: Amalah | December 24, 2009 at 09:39 AM
Their hats? Are the cutest things ever. Besides the boys of course.
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Michelle | December 24, 2009 at 09:45 AM
So am I a bad mother that this totally made me realize that we forgot to go see Santa this year?
Shit.
Beautiful pictures though! They are the sweetest things!
Posted by: Dani | December 24, 2009 at 09:54 AM
Love it all. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Lauren | December 24, 2009 at 09:56 AM
I can't believe you have five years worth of Santa photos with smiling, happy children. Having just volunteered as photographer for our elementary school's Santa Picture fundraiser, I can take a good guess that you are in the minority! :) Not all of them cried, but many had a very, shall we say, wary look on their face. But your boys?? Adorable! Merry Christmas. :)
Posted by: Kristie | December 24, 2009 at 09:57 AM
That Santa pic is pure perfection. You've got two of the most adorable little guys ever. Merry Christmas, Amy!
Posted by: beanery | December 24, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Perfect! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Posted by: Beth | December 24, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Such cuties! Loved seeing the Noahs from Christmas Past!
Posted by: Amy | December 24, 2009 at 10:18 AM
Those are certainly damn cute kids.
Hope they have a great Christmas!
Posted by: Catootes | December 24, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Thank you for another year of your humor and honesty. I love reading your take on raising your gorgeous boys.
Merry, merry Christmas to you and your family!
Posted by: Kailee | December 24, 2009 at 10:23 AM
so cute! And a true Christmas miracle when everyone is smiling at once for the camera, haha! Merry Christmas, thanks for entertaining me!
Posted by: kate | December 24, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Best pictures and smiles. thanks for a year of laughs and sharing your triumphs and tears...you're the best!
Posted by: Sara | December 24, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Adorable!!!! I love their hats in the first picture.
Posted by: Angry Julie Monday | December 24, 2009 at 10:25 AM
A hat, a hat! Noah's wearing the hat without protest. Yay! So cute and I love the saying on the card. Wish I'd have found that one to use.
Posted by: Jamie | December 24, 2009 at 10:31 AM
OMG! First I thought Ez is the cutest ever in a that hat and then I thought OMG Noah is happily wearing a hat. Much progress in '09!
Have the Merriest!
lMnop
Posted by: M | December 24, 2009 at 10:47 AM
Sweet! Have a great Christmas, Family Storch.
Posted by: Suzy Q | December 24, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Oh! Little Noah, looking like his little turtle self. Precious!
and in reference to your title: Why you buggin? (couldn't resist)
Posted by: sarahbeanne | December 24, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Awwww, too cute! Tell us all, how did you manage to get your kids to smile for Santa? I only ask because every time I look at the mall Santa there's always some kid going to pieces because of fright and terror.
Posted by: Parsing Nonsense | December 24, 2009 at 11:24 AM
My GOD your kids are cute!!! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Posted by: Adrienne O'Brien | December 24, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Your card is great.
Merry Christmas to you guys!
Posted by: Colleen | December 24, 2009 at 12:06 PM
LOVE your holiday card. It's such fun to see the boys growing into mini-versions of you and Jason all in one place.
Have a magical Christmas with your precious little guys. :)
Posted by: txtingmrdarcy | December 24, 2009 at 12:07 PM
Merry Christmas! Glad there were no "screamers"!
Posted by: Sprite's Keeper | December 24, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Love em! Hope you guys have a fantastic Christmas!
Posted by: Jen L. | December 24, 2009 at 01:01 PM
if that card were any cuter, i might have pooped my pants.
happy winter holiday!
Posted by: supertiff | December 24, 2009 at 01:07 PM
{insert my ovaries exploding here} SOOO CUUUUTE!!! Merry Christmas Storch Family
Posted by: linka72 | December 24, 2009 at 01:10 PM
A blessed Christmas to your family. Thank you for sharing the pictures of your beautiful sons. That really made my Christmas.
Posted by: Granny B | December 24, 2009 at 01:39 PM
Awesome! Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Heather | December 24, 2009 at 01:57 PM
Wow - the pic of the boys smiling on Santa's lap is AWESOME! They are perfection.
Merry Christmas to you all!
Posted by: Jessica V | December 24, 2009 at 02:05 PM
Those are great!! Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Karen Chatters | December 24, 2009 at 02:18 PM
As a Jew, I will never understand the tradition of sitting your child on a stranger's lap. It baffles my mind every single year.
Of course your two look adorable! :-)
Posted by: Samantha | December 24, 2009 at 02:52 PM
Fantastic! How in the world did you ever get a picture of the fellas sitting on Santa's lap and NOT crying?!
Posted by: Bachelor Girl | December 24, 2009 at 05:44 PM
Very cute!
Posted by: Kyla | December 24, 2009 at 06:40 PM
Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family.
Posted by: Lady M | December 24, 2009 at 07:18 PM
thanks for the xmas eve dose of cute! a very merry christmas to you all, amy! thanks for all the laughs this year!
Posted by: Brandi | December 25, 2009 at 12:25 AM
LOVE the pictures. 2008 is still my favorite of Noah! ;-)
Posted by: Marianne | December 25, 2009 at 01:45 AM
Could your kids BE more adorable? Srsly.
Have a wonderful, magical Christmas!
PS I am making your Au Gratin for Christmas dinner tonight ... it's my first time to host the event. Wish me luck!
Posted by: Laura | December 25, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas to the familah!
Kids are looking ever more gorgeous!
Posted by: Mariana Perri | December 25, 2009 at 02:42 PM
Jeez, when did Noah morph into Jason???
Posted by: katie | December 25, 2009 at 02:47 PM
Oh Amy, I had to come by and comment because I am so grateful to you right now that I could fall down weeping and kiss your feet.
I am 8.5 months pregnant and sick. Christmas kicked my ass today.
My husband is slightly sicker, so he went to bed at 6:45PM.
At your suggestion, I put the Playskool Busy Ball Popper on my 2.5 year old daughter's Christmas list, and because of this magical toy, I JUST might survive until bedtime tonight.
Bless you for sharing your recommendation. And I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
Posted by: Sara R. | December 25, 2009 at 07:48 PM
Merry Christmas!
My one question: where did those big boys come from?
Holy heck!
:)
Posted by: Angatwork | December 26, 2009 at 12:29 AM
That is the most awesome Christmas photo I have seen in a long time -- I hope you had it made into some type of ornament!
My daughter, who is 10 and still believes, asked the Mall Santa this year for him to make her sister better -- that's all she wanted (she's 13 and has the flu and is not all that nice to her sister anymore...)Anyhoo, Santa hugged my child and got very misty eyed. I will be so sad when she stops believing...
Posted by: Barbara | December 26, 2009 at 06:53 PM
Holy moly, look at that- you have another adorable little boy!! It's been a long time since I've visited... glad to see you're doing well, congrats on the little wee one and you're still as funny to read as ever.
Posted by: JustLinda | December 27, 2009 at 05:58 PM
You guys make the cutest damn kids in the world (except for mine, of course)! What great memories.
Thank you for sharing these beautiful kids with us, the internet aunties (and uncles).
Posted by: sheilah | December 28, 2009 at 10:55 AM