And in a close second:
Christmas morning. We were deciding upon Daisy, Lily or Licious...Friday, December 25, 2009
Christmas!!!
Nothing else matter to our kids Christmas morning besides this:
And in a close second:
Christmas morning. We were deciding upon Daisy, Lily or Licious...
And in a close second:Christmas morning. We were deciding upon Daisy, Lily or Licious...
Introducing...
2 new members of the family...
Goldilicious. AKA "Licious"
Chris had to go wake up the kids this morning at 7am. They didn't want to sing their songs sense we were already up....but that was the whole plan so we made them anyway. Can you tell how excited they were? Taylor stared at the dog for a while and didn't realize until it was real until it moved. We have already enjoyed her so much and she has such a wonderful, easy temperament.
Captain Barbossa:
Goldilicious. AKA "Licious"
Chris had to go wake up the kids this morning at 7am. They didn't want to sing their songs sense we were already up....but that was the whole plan so we made them anyway. Can you tell how excited they were? Taylor stared at the dog for a while and didn't realize until it was real until it moved. We have already enjoyed her so much and she has such a wonderful, easy temperament.
Captain Barbossa:
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Christmas Eve Traditions
Christmas Eve starts off the same every year for the last 4 years! We love it! First a family feast with all the fixin's:
And spending time with cousins:
Then we do the Nativity which I must say, every year it goes so smooth we just can't believe it!
The Narrator, Pappa:
Angels (Taylor, Myanna and Alissa):
The Shepherds (Sarah, Me and Shantal):
The Sheep, Emma and Bella: (they played their part well! They never stopped "baaaa-ing the whole time!)
King Herod (Derek):
The donkey (Chris), Joseph (Darran), Mary (Lori) and Baby Jesus (Eliza):
3 Wise Men (Kaden, Dean, Ethan):
All of us in our glory:
The cousins love exchanging gifts every year! Kaden and Eliza:
Bella and Emmy:
Ethan and Alissa:
Taylor and Myanna:
Then everyone opens up their Christmas Jammies:
And lastly, Santa makes a surprise visit!
Then we hurry home, try to get the kids settled down and get ready for an exciting morning!
And spending time with cousins:
Then we do the Nativity which I must say, every year it goes so smooth we just can't believe it!The Narrator, Pappa:
Angels (Taylor, Myanna and Alissa):
The Shepherds (Sarah, Me and Shantal):
The Sheep, Emma and Bella: (they played their part well! They never stopped "baaaa-ing the whole time!)
King Herod (Derek):
The donkey (Chris), Joseph (Darran), Mary (Lori) and Baby Jesus (Eliza):
3 Wise Men (Kaden, Dean, Ethan):
All of us in our glory:
The cousins love exchanging gifts every year! Kaden and Eliza:
Bella and Emmy:
Ethan and Alissa:
Taylor and Myanna:
Then everyone opens up their Christmas Jammies:
And lastly, Santa makes a surprise visit!
Then we hurry home, try to get the kids settled down and get ready for an exciting morning!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
34, but who's counting?
Holli surprised me and picked me up on my bday. We went to Starbucks for some peppermint hot chocolate then to the Bon to get my make-up done. We all know I could use the help!
Before:
During:
After:
Then off to Outback for lunch with some dear friends:
Melanie, Holli, Raquel, Tara and Melissa:
Thanks for a wonderful day! I loved it!
Before:
During:
After:
Then off to Outback for lunch with some dear friends:
Melanie, Holli, Raquel, Tara and Melissa:
Thanks for a wonderful day! I loved it!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Gingerbread Masterpieces
Taylor and Ethan's:
Emma and Kaden's:
We didn't get any final pictures because of this:
Emmy was not very happy!
Emma and Kaden's:
We didn't get any final pictures because of this:
Emmy was not very happy!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
Skiing
We finally took Taylor and Ethan skiing for the first time! We were shocked how quickly they got use to it. It took Taylor one trip down the bunny hill, and Ethan about 3 or 4 times. We had the best time and can't wait to go again!
McKenzie, Taylor and Ethan ready to conquer the slopes:
Taylor:
Ethan on the platter pull:
It was so hot when we first got there....or maybe I was just working up a sweat getting the kids all fitted up and buckled and situated. But it quickly turned VERY cold!
Chris, McKenzie, Taylor and Ethan. Their first GREEN run! Ethan started to drift away:
Wait, Ethan! 
The girls warming up their toes during lunch:
They really enjoyed going on the lift. Getting off the lift is always a sight to see!
This is after about 1/2 an hour to an hour on the bunny hill:
McKenzie, Taylor and Ethan ready to conquer the slopes:
Taylor:
Ethan on the platter pull:
It was so hot when we first got there....or maybe I was just working up a sweat getting the kids all fitted up and buckled and situated. But it quickly turned VERY cold!
Chris, McKenzie, Taylor and Ethan. Their first GREEN run! Ethan started to drift away:
Wait, Ethan! 
The girls warming up their toes during lunch:
They really enjoyed going on the lift. Getting off the lift is always a sight to see!
This is after about 1/2 an hour to an hour on the bunny hill:Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thanksgiving
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year. It was great to have Chris' parents here with us again. It was a small and simple meal, but we always enjoy time with family.
Bella, Emmy and Alissa:
Myanna, Taylor and Ethan:
Can you tell how much Chris is enjoying his food?
And of course Thanksgiving just wouldn't be Thanksgiving without loads of games!
Bella, Emmy and Alissa:
Myanna, Taylor and Ethan:
Can you tell how much Chris is enjoying his food?
And of course Thanksgiving just wouldn't be Thanksgiving without loads of games!
Turkey Trot
We (along with every other person in the Tri-Cities) started off our Thanksgiving but stocking Sarah Palin at the Turkey Trot. Taylor and I were about 5 feet away from her but Chris had the camera....darn him!
I opted out of the 5k and went with the family on the one mile run. Ethan and Taylor finished first at 10 minutes. Emma and I came in at 13 minutes. I was so proud of her - she ran the entire way! We were glad Chris finished the race being stuck with Kaden. The kid kept wanting to run off and play.
Afterward, we waited around to capture a picture of Sarah Palin crossing the finish line. Little did we know that she skipped out early to avoid all of us crazy people. Regardless, we had a great time and can't wait to do it again next year.
I opted out of the 5k and went with the family on the one mile run. Ethan and Taylor finished first at 10 minutes. Emma and I came in at 13 minutes. I was so proud of her - she ran the entire way! We were glad Chris finished the race being stuck with Kaden. The kid kept wanting to run off and play.Afterward, we waited around to capture a picture of Sarah Palin crossing the finish line. Little did we know that she skipped out early to avoid all of us crazy people. Regardless, we had a great time and can't wait to do it again next year.
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