Sunday, December 26

Christmas Eve & Christmas

We had Christmas Eve dinner at my Brothers.
It was so nice to see everyone...
Here is a pic of my younger sis & her Hubby.




I think Hunter likes his gift...




Here are the kids playing Beyblades. Brayden got an arena (derena as he says) from aunt Juju & grandma Rhonie. 


My Bro & sister in law....


after we went to Church.
when we got home the boys put on their new Christmas PJ's & we had our gift exchange...
Brayden gave daddy a gift:
(cheese, meat & crackers- a hat for his bald head - & a smelly Notre Dame Shamrock for his car) He was so excited to give his Daddy his gift!


Chad gave Brayden- Gogoos. They are these little men our friends, the Mitchells, introduced to Bray. He loved them!


I had Chandler. I got him this John Deere Farming CD, that he wanted for the computer. He was excited.



Chandler got me a cell phone cover, I need one!!
Brayden made Chad & I an ornament wreath. He was so proud of his craft- we all loved it!


Check it out- its made out of noodles.
Isnt that cool? I love it!



Gifts under the tree.


Here the boys are waiting to pull the ribbon & come downstairs...they were so excited.

I was downstairs making a breakfast casserole for Chads family...yes, me- i made my first real casserole- & it was really good. Really.


Here is Chandler with his favorite gift, an Ipod Touch.



and here is Brayden with his....a DS Lite.


Today was a really nice day, one of the best Christmas we have had. This year, we didnt decorate as much, shop as much, spend as much or stress...our focus changed from not so much on us to more on Christ. The peace and calm, was nice. We are so blessed to have eachother, our family & our amazing friends- I am excited to see what He has in store for us for 2011!

Friday, December 24

Pics at the Pond

After Christmas Eve lunch...we stopped at a pond to take pics & play with the geese...

This picture is cute of the boys walking towards them.



As the started running, the geese flew away!!



Here are a couple of pics....








We are so thankful for where God has us, in this life...that he loves us so much. And we really love eachother, too!

Happy Holidays!

Thursday, December 23

Holiday Dinner with Friends

we had a holiday dinner with our closest friends & my dad.


here is a picture of the kids....Rose got them "kid wine" to have a big person toast! 




heres a picture of us playing boulderdash...
we had alot of fun.


Sunday, December 19

Chad Christmas Party


Chads staff made me my own margarita glass & mix....for the limo- it was yummy! Here is Krupa, with my glass








Everyone had a really good time....



Here we are asleep on the ride home....as you can see, Im still holding on to my glass!

Saturday, December 18

Friday, December 17

Elf on a Shelf

Here is a picture of Tiny Tim, our Elf on a Shelf.
He watches the boys all day, then reports to Santa every night,  on how the boys were for the day. Every morning, they find him in a new "lookout spot". On Christmas Eve, he flys away to stay with Santa, until next year.

Brayden loves Tiny Tim, some mornings he wakes up as early as 6am to find him.....lucky me!


Chandlers Holiday Party

Chandler's Holiday Party was alot of fun.
He read an essay in front of everyone!
He did a really great job!


He also played Spanish guitar with his classmates.

Thursday, December 16

Pre School Play

Despite the snow, Brayden still had his pre school play. I will have to say....Brayden was the MOST ANIMATED child in his preschool play! It was so hilarious!