Christmas Pictures

This Christmas was pretty low key. We stayed around town and Michelle joined us for several days. Although I was sick on Christmas Eve, we were still able to have a normal Christmas morning since I was able to rest. Julia was very concerned and let everyone in the family know that she wasn't going to open presents without her Dad. She was willing to wait until I was better to celebrate!

We opened presents in the usual way...our house first thing in the morning and then over to Grandpa and Grandma's house late morning for round two. The kids did very well again this year. They got a few presents they wanted, some gifts cards, etc. The bigger gift they opened during round two and is pictured below. My parents also gave them the gift of Spring Break at Disneyland, which they will thoroughly enjoy! 

Christmas Concerts

Happy 11th Birthday Julia!

Wow, it's crazy that Julia is getting close to being a teenager. I can't believe it. Here are some pictures of her birthday weekend. I brought her home some flowers on her actual birthday since it was during the week.

The next day (Saturday) Julia had a great time with her two best friends, Sierra and Cadence. They left town mid-morning for a fund day of shopping at the Park Meadows Mall in Denver. Instead of a party, they each got some spending money. As you can see below, before they hit the road they enjoyed a treat at Starbucks. After having fun in Denver they came back to our house for a sleepover.

The next day we opened presents with the family. Since Stacey's parents were in town both sets of grandparents were able to join us for opening gifts.  

Student of the Month

As voted on by his classmates. Each month a couple of students in Jonathan's class are awarded SoM for exhibiting certain, predefined behaviors. Alright Buddy!

Kitchen Sounds

Freckles watching and listening intently to Stacey making noises in the kitchen. Blender = nuthin. Can opener = jackpot! She never misses an opportunity to be near food...