Our Journey: December 2006

12/26/2006

Christmas Eve

Pastor telling the children a Christmas story at the Christmas Eve service

12/21/2006

Reindeer

Yesterday was Lane's Christmas party at school and we played a game seeing who could get 3 balloons in e. panty hose leg the first and whoever won had to wear the "antlers".

I think I will save these pictures ;-)

Christmas w/ a toddler

This is why we have absolutely no ornaments on the bottom half of our tree

Olivia's gingerbread house party

On Tuesday Olivia had a gingerbread house making party. She had over her girlfriends from pre-school (along w/ a couple siblings). I hope they had fun. There is now glitter and sprinkles EVERYWHERE in my house! Just makes it a little more festive ;-) I hope we can make this an annual party for her, I had so much fun too.

This is how it went: candy on house, candy in mouth, icing on house, icing in mouth...

Abby was taking it very seriously.

Olivia's work of art

At the end of the party the girls watched a Christmas movie, but Ryder kept demanding attention...like usual.

12/19/2006

Eventful month at church

The Living Christmas Tree - Beautiful!!

Bethlehem in Bartlesville
These were angles that were on top of the building. REALLY cool!

A display of a market in Bethlehem.

12/10/2006

Pictures from the trip

Cousin Brad, Val and their precious kiddos

The entire gang

We went down to the plaza to see the lights before we headed back to Bartlesville.

My cousin, Brad and Val's newest addition - Matthew is soooo cute!

Brad and Val's oldest daughter, Caroline coming over to see if Matthew is doing Ok - and giving him a little smooch.

Their middle daugher, Sarah. She is a hoot! I had so much fun watching her expressions.

My sister-in-law, Taylor reading to Sarah

Even though she was not feeling well at all - she is still the most photogenic, precious niece EVER!

The gang at the hotel having some fun.

This is my cousin, Melissa's oldest son, Lucas. They have the longest lashes - I'm jealous!

This is her youngest, James. He is giving me a silly face.

Matthew - I think he wants to go outside. ;-)

Sarah trying to stay warm

I had fun taking some shots of Caroline in a furry white coat in the snow. I will post more of them on my photo blog - www.amymelsaphotography.blogspot.com

This is a sweet picture of Caroline listening to Santa sing

OK - this might be my favorite picture. My cousin, Brad and Val's daughter - Sarah has the most precious personality. She is hilarious. I captured this shot as she was dancing with the musical snowman.

My cousin, Melissa resting after A LOT of yummy, yummy food!

Grandpa

My brother Chad, Uncle Steve, Grandma and Cousin Brad

Lane having some fun sledding with Uncle Chad

Grandma, Taylor and Val chatting

12/05/2006

Ryder

I just love putting this hat on Ryder - what I really love is when he pulls it off, laughs and then tries to put it back on again. He is so much fun at this age. Oh - what's also nice at this age is that we don't have to spend a dime on him for Christmas! He will just love playing with all the wrapping paper and boxes! Gotta take advantage of it while we can :-)

12/03/2006

How we spent ANOTHER day inside

I have spent most of the past few days decorating for Christmas. I love turning on the Christmas music, making hot chocolate and decorating... I know- I am a cheeze-ball, but it's only once a year!

Melt away... please!!!!

Olivia has been decorating, watching tv and playing games with me and the neighborhood boys. Yes, she is still in her pajamas- what's the point, it's not like she has needed to get dressed the past 4 days!