Pictures of Christmas Past

Yes, I have been slacking with the blogging.  Now for the Christmas pictures of 2010.  These past few months have been crazy.  It seems as if we just came back from Florida, jumped right into Thanksgiving (which btw I can't find the pictures of) and then into Christmas.  I have been horrible with playing catch up!  I vow to do better in the near future.

It was another wonderful Christmas season that began with the eve dinner at our house and then to Dallie and Papa's house for Christmas day.  Let the pictures speak for themselves.

The kids looked out the window in anticipation of Santa's arrival

Some people couldn't handle all of the partying that fine Christmas Eve

My mother was trying to convince Lowell that Santa was coming... He wasn't having it.

Looking on the computer at the Santa tracker

Each kid was able to select a present to unwrap that night

Sweet Connor

Karaoke!

Our Christmas tree was looking pretty sad after three weeks of combating the dryness in our house

Chococat! (Christmas morning)

OMG!

Arriving at Dallies on Christmas Day!

Lowell

The kids checking out Lowell's new castle

Hugs

The eyes of an angel

Mikayla and Dallie's new cat, Tinkerbell

Dennis singing karaoke

Norm and Gisele

Rylan, Lowell, Matthew, Mikayla and Arianna - Cousins

Every party needs a mouse cake

Tiny Singers

This past December, Rylan participated in MVCDS's annual Christmas performance.  Rylan was very excited that he was able to sit next to his girlfriend, Love during the event.  In fact, the two were practically sitting on each other throughout the concert and their teacher had to keep separating them.  I had to hold back the tears of laughter because it was seriously one of the cutest things I have ever seen.  The singing was magical and Ryan and I were super proud parents of our little angel. 

Check out the matching outfits of these two cherubs.  And no, we did not coordinate their clothing.

Nothing says Love like a little nose pickin'

These two were really getting into it

Rylan showing how the baby sleeps

Some great gestures

Rylan, Mom and Dad are so proud of you!

Remembering Bubba (January 16, 2005 - January 23, 2011)

RIP, our sweet Bubba.  With heavy hearts we bring news that our precious pug, Cadbury (Bubba) had passed away on January 23rd 2011.  It was sudden and tragic.  We were forced to put him to sleep due to cancer spreading through his entire body and the agony he must have been feeling.  He will forever be missed and our lives have been touched by his love and companionship.

New Year, New Home?

Today we are turning in a rental application for the possibility to move to Estero Florida.  Here are the pictures of our potential new home.