Christmas 2011

It was such a fun Christmas morning. Our kids are at such a great age. They woke up at 6:50 and were so excited. Braxton was hopping around like a frog because he finally got his Halo Pelican. Maycee got an ipod. Notice we don't have a picture of her. She was to busy with her ipod and disappearing like a teenager. Haylee and McKynlee got Barbie Princess charm school dolls. McKynlee thought she was Taylor Swift with her new clothes and microphone. Haylee got a camera and spent the whole morning taking some really great pictures. We may have a future photographer. It was really good to be able to go to church on Christmas. We don't get that opportunity very often. It was a really neat program. Maycee sang with a group of primary kids and did an amazing job. What a great Christmas it was.

Christmas Eve

Well, Christmas Eve dinner definitely wasn't a disappointment this year. We have a wonderful tradition of having Grandma and Grandpa come for Christmas Eve dinner and then spend the night with us. They always bring the most amazing crab and so we eat until we are sick. As you can see, Dad prefers the crab and our kids have the same reaction with a Creamie. Oh well, more for us. We did the nativity after dinner. Maycee was insistent that we do it this year and she organized the whole thing. Braxton was Joseph, Haylee was an angel, Maycee was a shepherd and Mark was a wise man. It was really tender watching our kids try to act out Christ's birth. McKynlee was Mary and the reverence kind of went out the window when she pushed out her belly like she was pregnant and then started blowing kisses to the audience. Kids always keep things exciting that's for sure. Unfortunately I didn't get any pictures because I was videoing but it was a really special night.

Christmas Program

It's that time of year again. McKynlee didn't disappoint at her preschool Christmas Program this year. She was front and center and screaming....I mean singing her little heart out. Santa even came because they did such a good job. She had to get her picture with her favorite teacher Miss Jenny.

Our Little Dancer

This is McKynlee's first year doing dance. She is absolutely loving it. I think she's a little natural. Her class had a little Christmas program and parents were able to come in and watch. It was adorable and hilarious. She even came and grabbed Mark to come dance with her in one part. I didn't get any pictures of it because another little girl came and grabbed me to dance too. I thought I was off the hook, but what do you do.

Jack's Christmas Program

Mark happened to be up north when it was our nephew Jack's Christmas Program. We don't get to see him very often so Mark was thrilled to be a part of it. He is such a special kid and we love him so much.

Fall Leaves in Winter

The leaves finally fell and our kids had a blast. They played on that trampoline for hours. We were picking wet leaves out of their hair for days..but so worth it.

Gymnastics Meet

Haylee is turning into quite the little gymnast. We are so proud of her. She competes level 3 and is getting so confident. She is one tough little chic.