Photo Shoot

I am still working with my new camera to get good, focused pictures. Here is the kids' first photo shoot with me in their Christmas outfits (thank you Mom-Mom and Aunt Dori)!!

yes, that is slobber

Quotes: After sending Lizzie to timeout one day, she was crying and I came in to talk to her after her time was up and she said, "I feel like you are pushing me out of the family!" (drama queen!!)

Hannah has been talking up a storm, full sentences and everything. "Thank you Mama, Thank you Dada" for everything. If she accomplishes something, she says "yes, high five!" And my favorite, "Jackson did it!" (right)

Jackson was crying the other day as we pulled away from dropping Lizzie off at Kindergarten and I asked him what was wrong. He said, "Lizzie forgot to give me a kiss."

Many Christmases

We had several Christmases with family this year. It was so nice because the kids got to relax and enjoy their toys in between and they really enjoyed opening their gifts and didn't get warn out from opening like they have in years past.

First, we went to New Jersey on the 19th and had Christmas with my family on Saturday the 20th. We got to exchange gifts with the Reif kiddos, Ben and Aiden, and got some fun stuff from Grammy, Mom-mom, and Pop-pop (including a new Wii). Then, we went to Gran Irvin's for some fun presents over there and decorated their tree. It was such a nice relaxing day. We had such a fun time and were able to just sit back and enjoy the day.

We went to church on Christmas Eve and came back to our house with the Carter family to exchange gifts with them. Joe gave me my gift early...a new digital camera, a real one, not a point and shoot. I was so excited!! I used it all night and the next day. I think I took over 200 pictures.

Joe got a customized Phillies Jersey

Christmas Eve...

Christmas day we stayed at home and opened gifts and played Wii. We went over to the Snyder's in the afternoon for sandwiches and dessert. It was such a peaceful day!!

Hannah only wanted to eat M&Ms

and play in her new "big girl seat"

Lizzie and Jackson opening their "big" gifts

Lizzie playing with Pixos (not recommended to anyone!!)

Hannah made it into time-out at some point Christmas Day!!

At the Snyder's

20 loaves...

We decided to make Pepperoni Bread again this year for the holidays. We made 20 LOAVES!! Everyone helped and after much hand washing and patience, we had 20 yummy loaves of bread.

Hannah liked to try rolling.

She also liked to "paint" the egg on the bread.

Jackson tried rolling but didn't like it so much.

He took over the painting while Lizzie rolled.

It snowed that day too, so when Daddy got home we all went out to make a snowman and do a little sledding.

the boys

Hannah before sledding

getting ready to sled

after sledding