Merry Christmas

This Christmas we took video of the kids, so therefore, we didn't get too many regular pictures. It seems we can't do more than one thing at a time. But everyone was happy, and it is such a pleasure playing Mr. and Mrs. Clause. To think one day the kids won't be as excited as they are now, so we'll enjoy it while it lasts!

Lydia got a scooter and tons of horses, because she is OBSESSED with horses. (I want to put all the great deals I got on everything, but I don't think that's quite what the kids want to look back on and read about. Needless to say, we got some great deals on Amazon!)

Ashley and her American Girl Doll, Julie.

Nothing makes a 6 year old boy happier than a Marshmallow Boy & Arrow! He shoots everyone, the ammo doesn't hurt anyone, and it's delicious to eat. I have not found ONE marshmallow on the ground yet!

Mandy and her American Girl Doll Josephina!

Mitchell's first Christmas, he had no idea what was going on, but he like the balls that went to his little toy. Now I have to go buy batteries for it! I thought I stopped buying toys that require batteries?? Happy First Christmas to my Baby! He'll be 1 next month!!

Fall Concerts at Ocotillo Ridge

The 5th grade concert this year was great and Mandy got to sing a special part! There she is in the middle of the middle microphone. So proud of her!

The same night, the 3rd grade had their music performance as well and you can see Ashley in the middle on the back row. She had a dancing part as well. There is nothing better than watching your kids perform and enjoy it so much. Grandma Romney drove over for the night and made it even more special!

Gingerbread House

This year I made a Gingerbread House from Scratch and we will never go back! It was so much fun and I learned a little too much about different kinds of gingerbread and how not to bake it in the oven, but in the end, the kids had a great time decorating and then eating every last bit of candy off of it. This adventure took about a week in the making, but I'm hoping this tradition will only take a day next year!

Ashley's Birthday

This year Ashley had a Pretend Sleep Over! We tried to invite as many people as we knew so she could get better acquainted with friends here in Tucson. Everyone had a great time eating pizza, watching movies, eating popcorn, eating cake and ice-cream, opening presents, and then going home around 9:30 p.m.



Our Ashley is getting older and wiser! Nine years old is the beginning of new adventures for her I'm sure. She is so sweet and always thinking of others. I haven't met a more considerate child. She's always looking for fun and a friend to play with. Everyone in her class at school considers her a friend! She's such a blessing in our family!

Family Pictures

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