2012

A New Year. A Fresh Start. 

At least for a day or so....

January/ February = Basketball

Lots of games.

Caleb.

 

 Tyler and Brayden.

Devin.

 

Dads that coach.

(can't you see Richard's arm? well?)

 

Dads that coach the All Star team.

 

Lila Prepping for Valentine's Day.

 

In February we also took a little visit to the Living Planet Aquarium...

 

Of course the kids were thoroughly entertained.

 

 

So were the adults.

 

 

Followed by lunch at Red Lobster??

(does this even seem ethical?)

 

I think Ethan ordering his food was one of my most favorite memories of the day.

It was like sitting next to a sophisticate.

I don't remember making any New Year resolutions. It was probably for the best. :)

 

THREE

On December 22nd, our Little Lady, Sister, Sis, Sissy, Princess, Missy, Little Miss, Baby Girl, Sweetie, Sweet Pea, Lila Rae and Lila Lou (just to name a few) turned THREE!

 

She totally got to dictate what would happen on her special day...

 A McDonald's picnic in the basement.

 Presents.

She received many little items to help stock her kitchen, 

but her favorite was her little DVD player. 

This has also helped during many long car rides. :)

 Shoes!

 So far she doesn't seem to mind that her birthday falls right in the

 middle of all the hustle and bustle of the holiday. 

Cake at Grandma M.'s

 

 Cake at Grandma J.'s

 She also doesn't seem to mind that she's not

 the only little person unwrapping presents.

(she does get Birthday wrapping though, so she's 

definitely given the edge) :) 

 Special treats and Love notes.

 ...and another round of Happy Birthday singing just because.

As you can see, we LOVE our Lila Rachel and have been 

blessed by her sweet little spirit in so many ways. This is 

such a sweet memory for me. She adores her brothers. 

(she's also pretty good at bossing them as well) 

 Happy 3rd Birthday Baby Girl!

 

December 2011

To me, December represents tradition.

The tradition of decorating and listening to Christmas music. Sometimes this part just wears me right out, but I just can't imagine not doing it. I hope that this will be a fun memory for my kids and eventually grandchildren. 

 

 The tradition of a weekend getaway with just my little family. 

This consists of...

Dinner.

 Christmas Movie. 

This year we saw "Arthur's Christmas".
 (the tradition of having to take our picture in front of up and coming movie advertisements).

 Lights.

 ...and breakfast with Santa. This takes place in the Little America Ball Room. Someone was a little afraid of Santa. She opted to photo with her new friend "gingy" this year. (and no, I'm not talking about myself. I said new friend, not best friend. Hardy har har.)

 

 The tradition of sending and receiving Holiday Greetings. 

(I love this part)

 The tradition of hanging out in our PJ's.

 The Tradition of Family

(cousins are the best)

The Tradition of Christmas Eve...

 leading into the tradition of Christmas morning.

The tradition of traveling to enjoy Christmas dinner.

I love the atmosphere, excitement and peace that the Christmas season brings. 

Sure it can be chaotic, but sometimes even that can be exciting. :) 

Coming Soon... "THREE"