Sam's Christmas Program

Reindeer 1 and Reindeer 2
Strike a pose
So darn cute
Sam on stage - back row on the right

Sam's friend, Rick, was Santa Claus

Sam waiting to go on stage

Cedar Creek Church Light Display

We went over to Cedar Creek Church to see their light display. The boys thought it was really cool. We sat in the van and listened to Christmas music from the Trans Siberian Orchestra, which was choreographed to the lights. Afterward we went to McDonald's for supper. Now, THAT was awesome. Or so the boys said.

Caleb's Christmas Party

I thought this little boy was so cute. He sure liked his cupcake.
Lub enjoying his juice

Who swiped the "Y"?

Singing "Happy Birthday, Jesus"

Joah, Daniel and I went to St. Jerome Preschool for Caleb's classroom party. The kids made a bead craft, played Christmas bingo, sang happy birthday to Jesus and ate cupcakes and cookies. Joah liked playing with the water fountain...a lot. His sweater ended up all wet. Caleb had fun and wished everyone a Merry Christmas!

Caleb's Advent Chain

Caleb's homework was to make an Advent chain. He cut the strips of paper all by himself and looped them into the links. I taped them together for him. He made a link for each day until Christmas. Everyday he cuts a link off the chain and then counts the links remaining. Joah "helped" too.

Thanksgiving Gatherings

It's all fun and games until someone pokes an eye out
Grandma Rita, Aunt Denise, Aunt Chris and Quentin

Uncle Adam, Uncle Phil, Drew and Austin

Grandpa Clet, Lee, Greg, Jo and Dan

Caleb and Alan...& some serious gambling going on here

Sam with his cousins, Faith and Craig

Grandpa Bob and two of his grandsons

Not sure why Uncle Jeff thought it was a good idea to let Jo have his camera

Sam taking notes of his exploration journey

Hunting Kit Kat bars in Grandpa's backyard

Jo found one!

All the kids searching for hidden Kit Kat bars

Daniel in the exersaucer

Jeana Lisa and Baby Stephen

I'm a Sicko

Not a fun birthday for me this year. I spent much of the day in bed feeling miserable. I had plans to get a manicure, haircut and go see a movie...all of which I had to cancel. What a bummer. Here I am managing to smile with the kids while fighting a 101 degree temperature. Lee made me some brownies and they boys were eager to taste them. Joah fell asleep on the couch, so he was not in the picture. I hope I feel better tomorrow to have some turkey for Thanksgiving.

Cuddle Bugs

Samuel and Daniel cozied up together. Sam is such a good big brother. They're like peas and carrots.

All Things Halloween 2008...

Pin the Tail on the Cat
The Naughty Devil
Rob the Nerdy Help Desk Guy and his Teenage Punker Girlfriend

Scary Creepy Guy...enough said
The divas...Tiger Girl, Hannah Montana & Taylor Swift

McCain, Palin & Trig/Super Baby

Party Animal

John McCain and Trig

Yum

Sorting the loot

Candy makes Buzz happy

His mouth is watering

And they're off hunting their bounty

Keira the adorable little witch

Buzz playing with the kitchen at Caleb's school party

Indiana Jones frosting his cookie

SUPER BABY!!!!!

Caleb leading the way during trick or treating

Caleb's class

Buzz and Snow White

Margo and Joah at the MC party

Fun car

My little Buzz Lightyear enjoyed the kid Halloween party at our Mothers' Center meeting. There were crafts, singing, fun and games for all. We especially liked the snacks and treats. The next party was at Caleb's school. Joah and Daniel went along with me to the party. The kids in Caleb's class trick or treated through the "big" school, did a pumpkin craft & frosted cookies. The next day we were off to Sam's school for his Halloween party and parade. Then we went trick or treating at our house and the kids got tons of candy. Finally we had a little party at our house with some of our neighbors stopping by to celebrate. Loads of candy and fun!