Christmas Morning 2014...

Santa Came!

 Traditions...Wait at the top of the stairs!

The race is on...

 Hey, "Santa did come!"

 Sophie got to unwrap a gift first...

The first doll was Anna & she almost cried because it wasn't Elsa...

 So the kids had to be patient and let her unwrap one more...

 Luckily, it was Elsa!!

 Tyler and Zack went next...

Then Libby...

Then they kept taking turns...

 Now Sophie has hair like Elsa...

 It's Beautiful!

 Tyler must of been good!

 Zack was starting to wonder if he'd been good enough...

 He couldn't contain his excitement any longer...

 I think he was happy!

 A few more pictures...

 We also got a Christmas Miracle...

 It FINALLY snowed!!

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Eve 2014...

It was a great Christmas Eve! 

 Anne telling the kids all about the Norwegian Christmas traditions.

Then a great surprise...

 Anna from Arendale stopped by!!

 It was such a great surprise!

 She brought Kristoff with her too!

 Kristoff also brought Sven!

 It was a great evening...

Me and Bailey won the Marsipan pig!  We got the lucky almond in our rice pudding!!

It was a fun night too because Tyler played a song, Libby and Zack played a duet, Libby played, Jazzy played a song on the piano, Wyatt sang a song & Shane sang and played the guitar.  I think we have a new tradition!

Merry Christmas!!

The Sunday Before Christmas 2014...

Sophie wanted her picture by the tree...

 She is quite the little ham!!

 Tyler...

 Libby...

 Zack...

 Who knew it would be so hard to get a good group shot...

 That's a wrap!

Merry Christmas!!

Christmas Dance Recital...

During the holidays, Sophie & Libby's dance teacher invites the parents to come and see what they are working on.  

Sophie was so excited.  This was her first performance.

Steve was at work, so Shelly and my Mom came with me.  Sophie was waving her bossy little finger at Shelly to watch her!  

 She actually did really well!

 She LOVES dance!!

Libby's class also did a great job...

Such a cute group of girls!

Zack's Christmas Band Concert...

Zack is playing the clarinet this year.  

 They have such an amazing teacher and they put on such a great performance!

I'm so grateful for such good schools where my kids are able to learn new talents!

Good Job Zack!!

Thanksgiving 2014...

This year Thanksgiving was with the Peterson's...

 It was a beautiful day!

 These boys had fun playing football!

 Then it was time to eat...

 The kid table...

 The teen adult table...

 The other adult table...

It was a nice day and it ended up being really fun for me when we decided to switch around Grandma & Grandpa's living room.

 Happy Thanksgiving!

November Birthdays...

Happy Birthday to Grandma & Wyatt!

We know how to party!!

Steve takes it to a whole new "level"!!