new "old" bulbs this year! |
joey hangs the star |
decorated tree! |
another use for bubble wrap! |
pretty ornaments |
making christmas treats. it must help to use nightvision goggles! |
daisies christmas party |
second grade gingerbread party |
e wanted to make one too |
santa visited the cubs scout christmas party |
first snow! this was taken at 7:10 am (approx) |
our elf got creative this year- hanging on the kissing ball |
watching "home alone" for the first time. we were super snuggly |
our tree |
mr. jingles got into the cocoa and helped himself. made a mess too! |
elisabeth and i made the christmas day place cards |
the last night, mr. jingles checked out baby jesus |
christmas eve. goofing for the camera |
a nice photo before church |
having fun |
being silly- where's joe? |
the never very relaxed shot of us all dressed up. somebody doesn't hold still, smile, goofs, etc. oh well! |
arrives at the ellises for christmas eve dinner |
maggie arrives from work |
christmas morning |
opening stockings |
she got her wish! her first american girl doll! |
in love with caroline |
that is one big bird! |
not a great pic, but my pretty christmas table |
the kids table |
sorry maggie, but trying to capture it all |
aunt becky brings a craft- the painted ornaments- cool- thanks! |
it's all about caroline |
"push" |
joey loves to play games! |
ha |
the "blizzard" of 2012 |
the texans arrive! |
me and hugo |
family gift exchange |
r, h, and o |
maggie, grace, hank, elisabeth, and paul |
craig, smacks, and veronica |
boy doesn't like to smile for the camera |
elisabeth and olivia sing christmas carols |
chatting |
olivia and grace |
with maggie |
hot tub |
pretty lights in the snow |
her new american doll bed! |
profile |
they got out every pillow in the house and had a great time |
boys |
last night |
the girls with jack |
headstand |