Happy New Year!

We celebrated the new year at our small house, with 11 guests on top of we 4. The grown ups drank martinis, which were so very good. The kids ran amok. Merry was made. Thank you 2008 and onward we go!

Gracie Is A Yellow Stripe!

Gracie earned her first belt in karate, yellow stripe. She was so proud and so was her mama papa and brother!

On Christmas Day in the Morning

We had a fantastic Christmas. If you ever run in to Santa ask him how long it takes to put together the Playmobil Hospital. He may tell you a story about staying up until dawn to ensure a 5 year old girl's Christmas surprise. Alex was thrilled, but not too surprised to receive an Xbox 360. Over the lake and through the woods to Grandma's house we went. Happy children. Tired parents. It must be Christmas Day.

Christmas Eve

'Twas the night before Christmas and Gracie donned a Rudolph nose. The kids left out cookies and milk for Santa. And don't forget, the traditional Christmas Eve Haircut!

Gingerbread Houses!

We got together at Lynn's house for our annual gingerbread house party. This year we had Alex, Gracie, Andre, Ethan, Max, and Cecilia all making houses and eating candy.