A Few New Snapshots

Here's a few new snapshots of the kids. Happy Belated Valentines :)

After Christmas

We had a nice relaxing time after Christmas. Since Grandma was on Christmas Break, she stayed a little longer to enjoy her grand kids. On one of the days, Uncle Jon, Aunt Kristie, and baby Natalie came over for dinner. This is a quick snapshot of that evening. (Ruth Ann was not cooperating for the picture, and I think she just wanted to show-off her hair -which now has been trimmed :)

More Christmas Day Fun!

Ruth Ann was so excited about her new kitchen utensils and plates and bowls.

The kids have PLAYED and PLAYED with all of their gifts!

Christmas Day

We enjoyed celebrating Christmas this year with Grandma, Grandpa, Mimi, PawPaw, Uncle Jon, Aunt Kristie, and baby Natalie. We enjoyed a yummy brunch and a delicious Christmas dinner. It was so much fun being with everyone and the best part was that we were all WELL!! That made for a wonderful Christmas. Thanks to everyone for all their help with the food and treats!

Santa came to visit!

Santa came to visit our house for Christmas. The kids really enjoyed the fun surprise of Santa's gifts. Luke truly thought Santa came down our chimney. It was adorable! The picture of Luke near the fireplace shows his brain "thinking" about it. Santa brought Luke a train crossing guard and a new Leapfrog book. Ruth Ann received a kitchen from Santa. They both have enjoyed playing with all the gifts :)

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve was full of excitement. Luke and Ruth Ann "helped" me bake all sorts of yummy food that day. Little did Ruth Ann know that she was getting a kitchen the very next day. She really needed it the day before! We made a chocolate trifle, and Christmas cookies for Santa, which Luke got to decorate later that day. Mimi and Pawpaw came over and surprised Luke and Ruth Ann with some yummy sugar cookies too; they were delicious. Then Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Jon, Aunt Kristie, and baby Natalie came over. We went to the children's Christmas Eve candlelight service at 4:00. It was a sweet service that really focused on the best gift of all, Jesus. Then we came back to our house for yummy Taco Soup and the chocolate trifle. Delish! It was a special day.

Waffle Making

Luke is a big helper in the kitchen. He loves helping me make waffles on Saturday mornings. Here's a couple of recent pictures of him helping me :)