Christmas Morning, at home. The kids had a blast opening their gifts and were so thankful and appreciative of everything they got. It was a great day!
Jake & Ashlyn had priceless looks on their faces when they saw what was under the Christmas tree!
Ashlyn was so excited to get Mia, her American Girl doll
Chef Ellie, all ready to go "cook" with her play food in her new Chef gear!
Jake opening a present
Ashlyn playing on one of her favorite gifts- a keyboard from her Grandparents. She can't wait to take lessons!
Ellie opening presents
Sleepy girl- too much excitement!
Ashlyn & Ellie playing together on the keyboard
Jake looking handsome as always
Then came Saturday- our Christmas with the Arnold side of the family. There were quite a few cute photos that we got that day, but here is my very favorite- Ellie and her Great Grandma Arnold giving kisses:
Eric's cousins came to town for a visit earlier in the week, and the kids had fun playing with their cousins. Ellie was quite taken with Max & Josh, the "big boys". She is still talking about them! It was cute:
Jake and Ash had fun while we waited for them to get there- they had tickle wars!
Which brings us to..... Happy New Year! I can not believe 2009 is here. This year, Jake will turn 10. 10!! My baby boy will be a decade old. I will turn 30. UGH. Lets skip June 26 this year,
shall we? Ellie turns 3, Ash turns 8 (yikes!), we will celebrate our 11th anniversary.... it will be an eventful year!
To ring it in, we had a party here last night. We had some friends over and we played games, ate a lot of food, and had a great time! Here are some shots from the evening:
Eric and I being kinda snuggly
Laura & Kevin looksing oh-so-adorable:
Shelly & Mark:
Shelly & I:
The 3 Amigos! Eric, Shelly, & Trish
There were others at the party, but somehow they escaped my camera last night!
May your 2009 bbe filled with love, blessings, and peace!!!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet family you have!