Decorating the Tree

This year we decorated the Christmas tree on the Friday after Thanksgiving. It was a lot of fun and the kids had a blast! One of their favorite things to do is to unwrap all of the ornaments and see the ones they have collected over the years. Especially the ones from when they were younger. I will admit to having a small breakdown when putting N's ornaments on the tree this year. I miss him so much but I know he is very happy in Texas. We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

Love to all,
Jenn and gang


One of my favorite pics with all their favorite ornaments. . .






Trouble's contribution. . .


It was J's year to put the star on top of the tree. He needed a little help from Dad!

Love to all,
Jenn and gang

Thanksgiving 2009

This year Thanksgiving was pretty quiet around here. We had our traditional dinner, which included Dad's secret sauce on our Turkey. It was yummy! We also hung up our Thankful leaves. Our original plan was to make a wreath out of the leaves but we decided to make a Thanksgiving Family Tree. Thanks to all we sent their leaves to us. It was great having all the wonderful thoughts hanging there on the wall. The kids asked if we could leave it up all the time! Trouble also got his Thanksgiving Meaty Bone. He was one happy dog!



Trouble's treat...


2009 Thanksgiving Family Tree...


Getting ready to eat...

Happy Thanksgiving,
Jenn and gang

J's 8th Birthday

J celebrated his 8th birthday on Nov. 13. He was so excited to be turning 8. On the kids' birhtdays they get to pick out what they would like to eat and what they would like to do. John chose to go to Panda Express. He had his favorite dishes (orange chicken, mandarin chicken, chow mein and pot stickers. He then got to go to Cold Stone for some yummy ice cream. We then came home and had cake, which this year he chose to have an Indiana Jones Theme, and ice cream followed by his favorite time...presents! He received many great gifts from new clothes, toys, roller skates, movies and most importantly (to him anyway)...money! All in all he had a great day!


The birthday boy in his new outfit...


My take on an Indiana Jones Themed cake. . .


One of his new nerf swords he got. . .


Clowning around with Gwyn (her idea)


Two peas in a pod. . .

Love to all,
Jenn and gang