Christmas!

Christmas, was everything we ever could have hoped for. We celebrated it in our new house with about 25 of our family & friends. My brother Kyle, and Alex's brother Anthony were both home for Christmas, from Chicago. They are both in the Navy. We had good food, good company, and a wonderful time! The kiddos got spoiled, of course. Maybe a little to spoiled, ha ha. But it was worth it, to watch there little faces light up, each present they opened. Even Tessa, started to get the hang of ripping the paper off. The kids definitely make it all worth it!

FAMILY PICTURES

SO WE TOOK THE KIDS AND GOT OUR FAMILY PICTURES DONE THIS WEEKEND! WE ARE VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE WAY THEY CAME OUT! ITS NOT ALWAYS EASY, WHEN YOUR CLIENTS ARE 3 SMALL CHILDREN. SO HERE IS THE LINK, YOU CAN VIEW THEM, OR BUY THEM! =)

http://www.imagesbymirandaphotography.com/gallery/3999002#P-1-15

Trenton's Christmas Program

Last night Trenton had his Christmas program for school. Grandma Vangie, Papa Brett, Nick and Evette all came up for it. Trenton was soooo excited.. he had been talking about it for days! but he wouldn't let me know any of the details. So, we made some cookies & rice krispie treats to take, and headed to the church. It was so cute to see the kids all dressed up, and really excited. The older kids did there parts first and then Trenton's class came out. They got on stage and Trenton just froze. He looked so nervous and scared, to many people watching him. Every once in awhile, he would do a little hand motion, or sing a little part. It was to funny... but all in all he did really well. Santa came to visit at the end, and Trenton rushed over to him, and of course asked for his binoculars again. =)
We also took this time to get some pictures with Papa Brett, since he will be in Guam for Christmas.

All I Want For Christmas...

So, today a friend and I took our kids to the mall, for a picture with Santa, lunch, and a little playtime. Trenton was so excited to see him, which was a big change from the previous years. Tanner was a little hesitant, but as long as he didn't touch him, he was okay. I got some really cute pictures, and the kids got to share what they wanted for Christmas. When Santa asked Trenton what he wanted he said "I want binoculars, so I can see Carys far away." He really misses her... we all do! It's amazing to me how much he truly understands.