Christmas Morning

Christmas was so much fun with the kids this year. Summer woke up at 3:30 and Chad wanted to have Christmas then. Well I was able to hold them off until 7. Austin loves his ball and we managed to get it in his room. I am sure he will live in there from now on. Summer loved their puppy and her bus. Hope you all have a wonderful time with your family today.

Playing Santa

Here is what Santa left for Austin and Summer. Chad was delirious after inflating the ball. Each section of the ball had its own valve. Don't worry I let him use a pump.

Getting Ready for Santa

The kids had fun getting ready for Santa's visit. We left Santa milk and cookies. We also sprinkled some food in the driveway for the reindeer.

Christmas Eve with the Blacks

We spent Christmas Eve at Nanny Black's. It was a great time and the food was wonderful! Austin and Summer enjoyed the visit with everyone and of course opening their presents.

Showing of her shirt
Waiting for Christmas dinner

Opening her first present

Austin opening his present with Uncle B's help
Henry's new trampoline-that Summer really wanted to take over
Henry was nice and gave her a turn

Austin and Nan

Relaxing with his presents

Summer and Henry

Merry Christmas

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!

Also please pray for Austin he will be having surgery on Friday to remove his tonsils and adenoids. We will try and post after the surgery. The Doctor has told us to prepare for a week stay-so it should be interesting.

Our Gingerbread House

This was a first and a last until the kids get a little older. Summer sampled all of the candy before we put it on the house. Then I realized it had to sit for fifteen minutes before you could decorate it. So as we were finishing it the roof was separating and the gum drops were falling inside the house.

I wanted to get a picture of Austin and the house-check out what he did!

Summer and daddy working hard There goes the roof
Adding more candy from her mouth
Austin wondering if he can eat the cookie
Summer and her tree
Now this is fun!