Intertwined

Grace still has a hard time sleeping in her own bed. We put her there, but every morning is a guess as to who's bed she ends up in. I caught her in Tread's bed last night playing with stuffed animals. After I put her down this particular night, she had gotten up and snuck into Audrey's room (because she knows Audrey will give in) and this is how Ryan found them. They were apparently keeping each other warm because they had all the covers kicked off. Sleep tight girls!

Starting the Year with a "BANG"!

For those that were home and not sick we threw a New Years Eve Party!

We had some great rounds of Catch Phrase & Mad Gab!

We also started our own new Rockband! "Bleached Black". I was going for "Dirty Laundry" but it was already taken! Ryan and I have been up until all hours of the night playing this game. I have traded the microphone in for the guitar and Audrey rocks on the drums!

Sarah and Kaitlin decided to give it a try!

Sommer started her year off with a BANG!

Happy 2008!

Christmas Morning

If I look like I'm going on 4 hours of sleep...it's because I was!

Our early riser. Chase had everyone awake by 6:00 a.m.

Looks so sweet and innocent doesn't he?

What was so funny?

More satisfied customers!

Christmas Morning II

Grace was thrilled to get this new pet from Santa that talked back to her! Squawkers McCaw.

All I got for Christmas was this stinkin' tie!

Audrey with a camera? Subjects beware!

I hope this isn't a look into the future...

Catch ya later, babe!

Merry Christmas

Dear Santa,
I've been a good girl all year!

Is he ever going to come?

Family picture....take 53!

I told you they were good lookin' kids!

'Tis the Season to be TAGGED!

Welcome to the Christmas edition of getting to know your friends.
Okay, here's what you're supposed to do, and try not to be a SCROOGE!!!

1. Wrapping paper or gift bag? It depends on who it is and how much time is left but I definately LOVE wrapping paper and bows.
2. Real tree or artificial? Every live tree I've purchased never smells. I'm sticking with artificial and saving $$ and a tree.
3. When do you put up the tree? Hopefully before Christmas.
4. When do you take the tree down? Immediately after New Years. It's all I can take.
5. Do you like eggnog? It's OK but I usually pass it up.
6. Favorite gift received as a child? The kitchen set and an Atari! (But then Dad and Shane took it over!)
7. Do you have a nativity scene? Not for me. Our is the "Little People" version. So far, Baby Jesus has survived.
8. Hardest person to buy for? Definately Parents and In-laws.
9. Easiest person to buy for? My girls.
10. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? I had a break down over an electric toothbrush once...
11. Mail or e-mail Christmas cards? Mail cards WITH pictures!
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Polar Express and for some reason The Holy Grail is tradition.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? October
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Do we have to admit that?
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Dad's fudge, Ryan's Divinity, Mom's gravy!
16. Clear lights or colored on the tree? Love clear, but the kids win - COLOR!
17. Favorite Christmas song? O Holy Night - Jesus was Born Today (Oak Ridge Boys)
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Staying home. The hustle and bustle plus traveling? It's too much!
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeers? Yes, but only if I sing it.
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Never had an opinion. Right now it's Santa (our angel was kidnapped!) Then Audrey reminded me that's not what "it's" all about.
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? One on Christmas Eve & all the rest on Christmas morning (one at a time)
22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? BLACK FRIDAY and no matter how early I begin, I ALWAYS run out of time to do what I want to the most!
23. What I love most about Christmas? Kids, Christmas music, games, tastefully done exterior lights, and sledding when there is snow.
24. Do you always get a new pair of pajamas for yourself or someone else? No.
25. Do you decorate your home on the outside? The big "C9" colored lights aligned to perfection (thanks to Ryan.) Definately a childhood memory from my home. We look like a gingerbread house and we want to be seen from space!

I TAG:

1. Amber
2. Sarah
3. Erin

Better Late Than Never

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Dear Santa

Oh Boy! There he is! Grace and Tread were excited to see Santa this year. Grace was a little hesitant at first but I think Santa could have been a little more enthusiastic. I guess I shouldn't have expected much from someone who is talking to children all day.

Cats in Hats

All the third grade kids did a musical program called "Cats in Hats" this year. Chase's class did a special number where they would "pound" different rhythms with flip-flops on their hands. It was fun and Chase gave a great performance!