Tuesday, December 29, 2009

December 29, 2009

Christmas has been wonderful. As I load these pictures, I am realizing how many fun things we have been doing that I did not photograph. A wedding, family parties, a baby blessing and hanging out with friends and family. This is our house this Christmas.
Our Christmas tree.
We were able to finally meet Jude. The kids were so excited to meet their new cousin.
We all love him. He is so much fun.
We enjoyed our trip to Christmas village with Aunt Mandy. We will be sad when she goes back to Texas.
It was a really cold night.
Of course, Addie had to have her picture taken in front of the nature house.
My sister told me I used to call this the Ghostbuster building. It is a good thing she is around since she can remember my childhood. She is always telling me about stuff that happened when we were kids. I hardly remember anything. Hopefully, she won't start making stuff up.
We added a few carolers.
Landry was more than a little excited. He ran through the entire park.
On Christmas Eve we had a fabulous party with some neighbors. I always love the kid table.
The bigger kid table.
The nativity is such a treat.
The kids always do a great job.
We enjoyed listening to the kids perform Christmas songs with the chimes.
They made sure the reindeer would not go hungry.
We figured one feeding was good enough for the entire cul-de-sac.
The kids had a sleepover in their new sleeping bags on Christmas Eve. They could not wait to try them out.
On Christmas Day, they love going to see what their friends get for Christmas and having their friends come to our house. Here they are trying out the new sled Grammy gave them. It has been a fun month!

Monday, December 14, 2009

December 14, 2009

It was fun seeing all the different Christmas trees at the Christmas festival.
Entering Santa Land.
The penguin display was impressive.
The kids had a great time.
Kolby is a huge Harry Potter fan.
Landry loves Pooh Bear.
Addie begged for a picture with the deer.
Tyler has had enough of festivals.
Can you tell?
This is how he escorted Landry from the building.
Later that day was the children's parade.
This is such a fun parade!
Everyone had a great time.
We have been decorating for Christmas.
The kids can't wait for the big day.
Our first Gingerbread house. It may be our last.
Landry wears his Spiderman costume every day for most of the day.
The other night we went to the Light Parade.
Landry loves to march when the bands go by.
These two had a blast!
Last night, the kids were in the Live Nativity at the Stake Creche Festival.
Landry wandered all around the stage. He was supposed to be standing still.
They were all so cute.
Our angels...
Landry and his best friend looking at the nativities. Lately, they have been in a hand holding stage.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

December 1, 2009

We had a great Thanksgiving with our friends!
The next day the city kicked off the Christmas season.
They turned on the downtown Christmas lights.
There were performers and a visit from Santa.
It ended with a spectacular fireworks show!

Monday, November 23, 2009

November 23, 2009

Addie had her first dance recital last week.
She was a little nervous.
This is the ballet number.
Here she is getting ready to perform her jazz dance.
She did an incredible job. We are so proud of her!
Addie loved her flowers.
The next night she performed at a craft fair. She is a great dancer!