HAPPY NEW YEAR

Well Christmas is over but we have the NEW YEAR to look forward to. After going to a bunch of Christmas parties and traveling--I am so ready to have my own party at home with my family and of course the cousins!! We are hosting New Years Eve at our house with Patti, Rick and the girls, Dad and Vicki, and of course Aunt Rose--She gets to wear her party hat just like all of us do!! I will post some pictures of the fun event. Until then HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!

I HAVE THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHER FRIEND IN THE WHOLE WORLD

I have the best photographer friend in the whole entire world!! Rebecca has won many awards for her talent. As you can see WHY!!! Here is our Christmas card for this year and it turned out so cute!! The kids always have so much fun with her... she is a natural. Not only is she a incredible photographer.. she is a truly fantastic friend...which I am so blessed to have in my life.. Thanks so much Becca for letting me post your wonderful work of art..MY KIDS!!

The front of the card

The inside of the card

The back of the card

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

What a fun Sunday morning with the cousins and of course SANTA. The kids ate a huge YUMMY meal at Eckerts with Santa and then they decorated a cookie, followed up with getting their faces painted and doing some fun Christmas crafts. The holiday season is a perfect time to see your childrens eyes lights up with all the fun that surrounds them.

Isn't this a special memory!!! Daddy and Mommy have to get in on the fun too!!!

Alyssa getting her face painted All the cousins doing a fun craft
Aunt Patti and Katy girl!!!

The Kids Christmas Programs, Parties and Aunt Lori Visits

Here is a little video of Zac singing Jingle Bells at his Christmas program--ENJOY

Zac and his teacher, Ms. Meridth (he calls her Ms. Mer)

Santa and Alyssa
Alyssa's First Grade Class

Kate and Alyssa wearing similiar CUTE Christmas shirts

Aunt Lori came down to visit all of us and we had so much fun!! We all went to a birthday party, sang lots of Christmas songs together and really enjoyed just hanging out . We are so excited about Aunt Lori and Uncle Wallace moving back to the States. They have lived in Germany for a number of years. It will be so great to have them close enough for many fun visits together.

Limo Ride and Santa Carriage Ride--ALL IN ONE WEEKEND!!!

Well did we have a busy weekend! On Saturday we took a limo ride to see the lights at Our Lady of the Snow Shrine with friends of ours. We also enjoyed a fun dinner together. On Sunday we hosted a Winter Wonderland Carriage Ride party. About 20 kids came to enjoy a visit from Santa and Ms. Claus, cookies and hot chocolate and a fun carriage ride around town to see the Christmas lights. As busy as our weekend was--enjoying these memories we will have with family and friends makes it all worth the fun craziness!!
Daddy, Alyssa and Zac in the Limo

Jeff and Heather in the LIMO!!!

Hanna, Alyssa and Chase all pooped out from a long LIMO ride

Alyssa, Santa and Zac
Alyssa getting ready to ride around town!!!