Christmas Day

Reed's 1st Christmas!

Lightning McQueen scooter and gear - Carson's in heaven!

Give a girl a guitar...

and a Rock Star comes out!

Everyone had to take a turn on the guitar...

...yep, everyone.

(well, almost - still waiting to catch Scott with it)

What a fun day!

Christmas Eve

The Dinner
He smiles when he has food.
I love his crescent shaped eyes when he does smile.

Gimme meat and potatoes!

The Beauty

and The Beast

Handmade pillow cases from Aunt Laura.

Very cozy - Thank you Aunt Laura!

Well, he'll get used to it.

Family Photo Shoot

"I love brother. He loves me."

"We love sister, yesiree."

"She loves us and so you see,"

"We are a happy family!"

And now you know why we take our own pictures. Other photographers don't bribe with chocolate.

Audrie's Christmas Program

Work it Girl!

Audrie and Lexi

This was Audrie's big moment! (Okay, listen to Isaac first, then see Audrie's big moment. Had to set up the camera.) What a difference a year makes. Last year she did not want to do anything in her program, but this year she sang all the songs, did all the actions, and said her part into the microphone! She was so happy - she knew she had a great performance!

December

Decorating our UK tree

"I want a Hannah Montana guitar."

"I want some hair and teeth."

"Forget Santa, I just want the treats."

Thanksgiving

Can't find the pictures, but we had Thanksgiving with our sweet neighbors, the Taylors and O'briens. We had an excellent meal and the kids (7 in all) loved playing outside on Jim and Vicki's big swing set. We are thankful for our neighbors!

Random

Yes, that's a lemon. It just amazes us that she can eat them without flinching.

"Big guy in a little coat!"

The scene of a terrible accident!

But upon closer inspection, my sweet little boy had made a "cave" and put himself to sleep! thank you child, thank you.

Remind you of a certain little monster that lives in a gargage can? Funny thing is that Carson was so content being in the can (this is our yard waste can - and now it's fair game - thanks, Dad.)

November

Clean up/play day in the yard. A rare Saturday that Dad was home for the whole day. The kids love "helping" him!

Yes, this fireplace is in our backyard. It came with the house. I'll be glad to leave it with the house. But Scott and the kids have had many good times at their "campfires"!

Let me explain...

We have had a couple month's of computer problems, so I haven't updated the blog til now and I don't want it to be out of order, so I'm trying to quickly get caught up! or... the real reason is mentally I'm still in October....this year has flown by way too fast!

October - Halloween

Lucky for me we were able to re-use the Snow White and Superman Costumes and Carson's was an easy pick because it had a sword. This was the one moment he actually left the whole costume on!