Tree Day '08

This is year two of our beloved Christmas Tree Patch being gone. We went to the new place where they have a gigantic (and old) Santa. It was a bit too sunny, but here are the giant children in front of the Santa....



After we picked out the tree, Billy had to walk across the street to the ATM because they only take cash...the kids waited and enjoyed some free (ha ha) popcorn while the tree guy tied the tree to the car.
Is Ryan's hair red enough or what?



Holly Hippo Days!

Happy Turkey Day

The Feast




Ryan & Elmo




Ken conquers the Potatoes

Crafty Daughter

I am not a crafty person. My grandmother was crafty. Her sister was VERY crafty. My sister Julie is quite crafty. Me? Not so much. So when Emily tells me she needs to go to Joanne's or Michael's to buy craft supplies, I am confused. You need WHAT? Green felt, red felt, yarn, glue gun, wha?? So her daddy took her to Michael's. I guess she knew just what she needed. How does she know these things? I have no idear. She came home & started doin' something. When she was done, I couldn't believe it. Dad couldn't believe it. We don't need our store bought advent candy holder felt thingee this year! Double click on the last picture to see the detail. Maybe it's just cause I am the mommy, but I don't think so. It is beautiful....and she just turned 10. You go, crafty girl!!

My dad hates "buzzard" on Thanksgiving.

In & Out, anyone?

Groovy Birthday to You, man!

The calm before the girl storm. Emily chose mix & match stuff to create a Hippie atmosphere...



During the girl storm: mom's cheese lasagne, garlic bread (yes, the entire loaf) and Sprite, of course!



Gabby & Em at the Hippie Fireside



My little Hippie-10 years old and full of Flower Power!!



The Ice Cream Cake......



Happy Birthday to the best girl in the world, ever. Ever.

Cutest baby 2008

We have the winner..with his groovy dragon!

Emily is TEN years old

When did this happen???