Baking Christmas Cookies

Alina and Maddie and I got some baking done while Nicholas was napping. Miss Cathy got the girls the cute aprons! On the Monday before Christmas, Aunt Kelly and Uncle Dave stopped by for a visit, and Aunt Kelly helped us cut out and decorate sugar cookies. The kids had a really fun time!!

Santa's Visit to Preschool!

The girls were very, very, very excited for Santa's visit to their school this week. They got to talk to Santa, make Christmas crafts, and have a pizza party! Alina asked for a Hannah Montana guitar.

Maddie also asked for a Hannah Montana guitar!

Michael, Maddie, and Alina at school the day of the party. By the way, Michael asked Santa for a guitar, too. Maybe they could start a band!!

Ready for Christmas

The girls loved putting on their Christmas Eve dresses so that we could get some pictures for Christmas cards. And Nicholas cooperated for the most part!

Nicholas' First Hair Cut

Nicholas had his hair trimmed for the first time today! He was a little scared at first, but then he did a great job! Promising him a lollipop afterward really helped.

The girls also got their hair trimmed and styled because we were going to take some pictures for Christmas cards when we got home. Here are the kiddos with our hair dresser and friend, Miss An.

Bedtime Snack

Maddie, Nicholas, and Alina eating Cheerios while watching a Charlie Brown Christmas before bed. Nicholas had been pretending he was at the "pool," so he took his clothes off - and then he refused to put them back on. I pick my battles.

Thanksgiving

We had a fantastic Thanksgiving - ate a ton of food (two Thanksgiving dinners in one day) and had fun with relatives. We missed Aunt Kelly and Aunt Nat and Uncle Matt, though. We can't wait to see them at Christmas!


Alina, Matt, Maddie, Nicholas, and Dani.




Gi with cousin Jonathan (such a happy, sweet baby!). He enjoyed being entertained by the "big kids." Although, by the time this picture was taken, he had had enough.

Aunt Judi and Uncle Mac's 25th Wedding Anniversary

We went to a surprise anniversary party for Aunt Judi and Uncle Mac this past weekend. The kids had a great time! And the girls actually kept the party a secret (they didn't mention it to anyone on Thanksgiving)!

Nicholas and Gram G.


The girls and Aunt Judi.