Christmas Fun

The nativity reenactment.  I loved how "Baby Jesus" laid still on the floor the entire time.  She was in character the whole time.

After Caroling on Christmas Eve we reenacted the nativity. Christmas morning started at 5:30 and we had so much fun opening presents from each other.  My favorite part is watching what the kids bought for one another.  We went to church and then came home and started the turkey dinner, Dad's big cooking day.  I love how he makes everything just right.  The rest of the day was watching the  "Sunday Movies" that we got for them and a fire made by Little L and Dad.  It was a wonderful, relaxing day!

We got a grabber from Dad's grandparents and it became the wrapping paper picker upper.   Hahaha.  It was so much fun.

Off to church in our new Sunday dresses from Grandpa and Nana.

Dad doing his thing in the kitchen.

It was an awesome dinner!!

Our first fire in the upstairs fireplace was lit by Little L.

Cuddling on the floor by the fire on the comfy pillows from Dad and Mom.

Christmas Break

Playing basketball in the front yard.

This year Christmas Break was very different for us!!  Our Dad was working, and even when he was home he had to study for the CPA exam which he will start taking in Jan.  We tried to keep up the fun, but it wasn't the same.  We missed you Dad!!    

Making treats for our friends.

Coloring pictures (we did a lot of this.)

Roller skating with a bunch of our friends.

Here is Dad in his makeshift office.  We missed you Dad!!

Caroling to our neighbors with the Elders.

The Wise Man Built His House...With a Math Problem??

Dad had a party for his five math students and some friends.  It was a gingerbread house making party with a twist.  If you want your candy, you have to do the five math problems.  Even the parents were being challenged with these crazy word problems, but in the end all of the problems got solved and everyone got to build their little candy house.  It was a great party Dad!!

Happy Birthday Little L

This year was a family party day for Little L.  She had everything planned out and even talked me into letting one of her friends join us for the festivities.  She had a school Christmas party that day which I was in charge of and the class sang Happy Birthday, she planned for us go to the library, planned a dinner of lasagna and blueberry muffin cake for dessert, and then watched the Smurf movie.  It was a perfect birthday for her, very unique!!  Happy Birthday cute girl!!  

First Band Concert

Mr. M had his first band concert this month.  We were so impressed with the band as all of the students have only been playing their instruments for 3-4 months.  Amazing!!!

Christmas Piano Concert

Macie's Baptism

We drove up to Seattle to attend the baptism of my niece Macie.  It was such a fun weekend.  We didn't get a ton of picts. but here are some of the big day.

Our Beautiful cousin Macie on the day of her baptism.

Some of Macie's good friends and cousins who came to share her special day.

My sister Annette, her husband Russ and their awesome family.

Mr. M, Dad and Lady K playing Mario.

Hee, hee.  We love you Macie.

Thanksgiving

This year for Thanksgiving we went to my Grandpa Baughmans house.  It was such a fun time for all of us.  In the party were my Grandpa, three aunts, two uncles and five of my nine siblings with their families.  We had a blast!!! Get ready for a picture fest.  (The high quality, edited picts are thanks to my sister Jody.)

This is the whole crew after going to see the Muppets movie.  Thank you Uncle Kevin and Aunt Janet for treating everyone and Crystal and David, Katy and Russ for providing tons of snacks.  We have the best family!!!!!

Lovely Aunt Laurie.

Uncle Jay coloring with Baby R.

Mom, Uncle Russ, Aunt Katy, Baby R., J. Man and Cousin Macie on a walk.

Mr. M, Uncle Russ and J Man playing Angry Birds.  There was a lot of that happening that week.

Mom wearing Grandpa's cool hat and an awesome coat he gave me.  Love you and your style Grandpa!!

Aunt Jody with Baby R.  Aren't they so cute.

Aunt Janet brought her bead projects again.  It was so much fun for the girls.  Thanks  Janet.

Mom and Aunt Jody heading out to do our own little Turkey Trot.  I think we look like models...so beautiful.  Hahaha

The rest of the family opted to work out in the  hotel.  Here is Lady K on the treadmill.

J Man on the exercise bike.

Dad pumping iron.

Mr. M toning up his muscles.

Little L out for a leisurely ride.

Grandpa Baughman and Baby R. playing on the couch.  Sometimes I would hear her squealing and would be ready to tell her to lower her voice because she might be too loud for the adults' ears when come to find out it was Grandpa who was making her squeal.  

Uncle David and more Angry Birds with J Man.

The kids' table.

The bigger kids table. Russ, David, Spencer, Jody, Crystal, and Tori.

Aunt Janet and Uncle Kevin.  Awww, we love you guys.

Aunt Katy, Aunt Netti and Uncle Russ.

Our crew with Grandpa Baughman.

I love my Grandpa.

Six of the ten siblings.  Mom, David, Annette, Jody, Russ, Katy.

The grand event.  A great time was had by all.