Our Christmas

We had our Christmas with just the 4 of us on Monday morning. It seemed like a smaller Chrismtas this year. But last year we didn't go anywhere and all presents (from all family memebers) came here. So it seemed like we had much more to open last year. This year I think we will end up having 4 different "Christmases"

I took a picture of C with his "stuff" and one of K with her "stuff" Alas. It is on my other camera and I am not going to get it tonight. You will have to turst me: they made out well.

C got 2 games for his DS and K got a new one for her "Kindle" They aren't allowed to play them until our trip later this week. So they did other stuff. C worked on Legos and K painted.

Daddy was allowed to play his new game. And we all got a chance to play it. He got Band Hero. What a fun game! Check future posts for pictures and videos.

Kids Christmas program

The kiddies sang in church Sunday night for their Christmas program. This was K's 1st time singing in church and she was so excited. She had been waiting for this since she started in the choir class. It was kinda funny watching her cuz she didn't know all the words. And when she looked at you, she tried not to smile and lost her place in the song. But they both did very well. We have a few other videos but I'll just post one. (It takes forever to post video on here!)

Thanksgiving week in NY

This Thanksgiving, we went to NY to see Daddy's family. It was nice to be able to see everyone and spend some time together. We got family pictures done and even went bowling--all 17 of us (Grandma and her foster baby were the only ones who didn't bowl).

Happy Birthday, C!

It is so hard to believe that my baby boy turns 8 today! It doesn't seem possible!

We love you bubby! Have a wonderful birthday!

And stop growing!

Scarecrow's overtake our city

We live in a small town? city? We actually have a town square that's very small. Each year they host a scarecrow contest. Anyone can participate, but it's usually businesses. There is a prize for the winner. One morning after we did some errands, the kids and I went and look at all the entries. There were some very creative ones.
I think these were in honor of the big statues at the State Fair this year.

A very non-traditional scarecrow.

I find this one somewhat disturbing. The face is somewhat real looking. But then look at the hands. Strange.
I love K's smile.

This one was actually made by our neighbor across the street. Good job, neighbor!

Hopefully no one will be offended at this next one, but I found it hysterical! Talk about plumber's but.