Tuesday, December 29, 2009

December 29, 2009

ImageChristmas has been wonderful. As I load these pictures, I am realizing how many fun things we have been doing that I did not photograph. A wedding, family parties, a baby blessing and hanging out with friends and family. This is our house this Christmas.
ImageOur Christmas tree.
ImageWe were able to finally meet Jude. The kids were so excited to meet their new cousin.
ImageWe all love him. He is so much fun.
ImageWe enjoyed our trip to Christmas village with Aunt Mandy. We will be sad when she goes back to Texas.
ImageIt was a really cold night.
ImageOf course, Addie had to have her picture taken in front of the nature house.
ImageMy sister told me I used to call this the Ghostbuster building. It is a good thing she is around since she can remember my childhood. She is always telling me about stuff that happened when we were kids. I hardly remember anything. Hopefully, she won't start making stuff up.
ImageWe added a few carolers.
ImageLandry was more than a little excited. He ran through the entire park.
ImageOn Christmas Eve we had a fabulous party with some neighbors. I always love the kid table.
ImageThe bigger kid table.
ImageThe nativity is such a treat.
ImageThe kids always do a great job.
ImageWe enjoyed listening to the kids perform Christmas songs with the chimes.
ImageThey made sure the reindeer would not go hungry.
ImageWe figured one feeding was good enough for the entire cul-de-sac.
ImageThe kids had a sleepover in their new sleeping bags on Christmas Eve. They could not wait to try them out.
ImageOn Christmas Day, they love going to see what their friends get for Christmas and having their friends come to our house. Here they are trying out the new sled Grammy gave them. It has been a fun month!

Monday, December 14, 2009

December 14, 2009

ImageIt was fun seeing all the different Christmas trees at the Christmas festival.
ImageEntering Santa Land.
ImageThe penguin display was impressive.
ImageThe kids had a great time.
ImageKolby is a huge Harry Potter fan.
ImageLandry loves Pooh Bear.
ImageAddie begged for a picture with the deer.
ImageTyler has had enough of festivals.
ImageCan you tell?
ImageThis is how he escorted Landry from the building.
ImageLater that day was the children's parade.
ImageThis is such a fun parade!
ImageEveryone had a great time.
ImageWe have been decorating for Christmas.
ImageThe kids can't wait for the big day.
ImageOur first Gingerbread house. It may be our last.
ImageLandry wears his Spiderman costume every day for most of the day.
ImageThe other night we went to the Light Parade.
ImageLandry loves to march when the bands go by.
ImageThese two had a blast!
ImageLast night, the kids were in the Live Nativity at the Stake Creche Festival.
ImageLandry wandered all around the stage. He was supposed to be standing still.
ImageThey were all so cute.
ImageOur angels...
ImageLandry and his best friend looking at the nativities. Lately, they have been in a hand holding stage.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

December 1, 2009

ImageWe had a great Thanksgiving with our friends!
ImageThe next day the city kicked off the Christmas season.
ImageThey turned on the downtown Christmas lights.
ImageThere were performers and a visit from Santa.
ImageIt ended with a spectacular fireworks show!

Monday, November 23, 2009

November 23, 2009

ImageAddie had her first dance recital last week.
ImageShe was a little nervous.
ImageThis is the ballet number.
ImageHere she is getting ready to perform her jazz dance.
ImageShe did an incredible job. We are so proud of her!
ImageAddie loved her flowers.
ImageThe next night she performed at a craft fair. She is a great dancer!