Christmas pictures

We had a great time with our family pictures this year. I can't believe how big everyone is getting. I look forward to this next year! This is the first Christmas that they really understand Santa and are getting to know about baby Jesus. I love this time of year!

Making Tamales

One of the Christmas time traditions that I married into is the making of tamales. It is a lot of fun and always a great time to see family. It was fun to see my little guys running around with their cousins.

Thanksgiving

Okay, I totally flaked this Thanksgiving in the picture department. I only took three pictures as we were getting the troops ready to go to Grandma's. We had a great time visiting Grandma Sally's and Grandma Jacki's house. The food was superb at both places. We are so blessed to have the family we have!

Grandpop's girls

I used to be THE daddy's girl. Well, as time passes new recruits come into to play. Mia and Isa are the new daddy's girls and have my dad wrapped around their fingers. They are grandpa's girls! He didn't stand a chance!

Cousins

My kids are lucky for all the great cousins they have!

It's finally cold!

The weather is finally cold. I love it! Marvin does not seem to like it. He is in bed later than any of us and goes to the room before we get there. He is waiting for his bed buddy, Seth.

A new friend

A new cat has started hanging around. Of course, they have to pass April's approval. She does not allow just any cat to stay around her house. Now he is passing the Aiden and Mia approval. Oh, and Marvin is even cool with him. I figure if he can put up with my crew, he can stay.

Seth's First Day

Seth had a very successful first day at his new preschool. He is doing a one on one hour with his new teacher, Jen. They connected right away. I hope he learns and grows in his new class room this year. His next step will be a language group in the same school but he has a few goals to meet before that. I am very excited for this new opportunity for him.

Three Years Old

I am amazed my little rugrats are now three years old. We had a good afternoon celebrating their birthday at our home. This next year will be a challenging year. I think the key will be to keep them busy!

Halloween Fun

Even after months of planning their costumes, Aiden and Mia decided to wear their old costumes from last year. They found me getting them out for a yard sale on Saturday and insisted on wearing them...the whole weekend. Mia likes pumpkin guts and Aiden does not. They like to receive and give trick or treats. Dad created a masterpiece pumpkin and I think mom got a tummy ache from too much candy. All our little ones looked great. Our littlest monkey, Drew, was especially cute for his first Halloween.