December 24th

After attending the Christmas Eve service, we attempted a group shot. It didn't go so well with mom's slow camera!

At least some people were happy to hold a pose for the camera

December 25th

Look what Santa brought!

Checking his stocking...what did Santa bring?

Christmas Morning

And the yawns begin...

Larry wasn't feeling good...

Note Larry on the right...he fell asleep on my lap during all the excitement!

Charlotte singing a song for Grandpa

The boys with their Christmas bones

Grace will be knitting us all scarves for next Winter!

Some breakfast before snuggling back with Grandma. Larry would play for a few minutes at a time and then he just wanted to be held. Grandma was happy to oblige.

Getting the turkey ready

Jeff and Jon building Marshall's roller coaster

More pictures from the Martos visit. We were so sad when they had to leave!

Snuggling with Grace before bedtime

The Martos

Zachary advising Uncle Jon on what other trains he should get for Larry

Hugging his cuz


We had such a wonderful Christmas. We wish everyone a happy and HEALTHY new year!

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

Some outtakes from the Christmas card photo shoot

Trying to keep Cody from kissing him

There were lots of licks in the face

So many that they knocked him over...

Santa stopped by for a visit

Picking out our tree

So many to choose from...

Elf on the Shelf

The New Saturday Night

We planned to bake three pies tonight. However, we quickly learned that homemade pie crust takes awhile!

A classic Apple Pie...it was worth the wait!

The Pie Makers

Naptime Surprise!

Daddy surprised Larry with an "All Star Sports Climber" today. Larry didn't know what to think we he awoke from his nap and saw this set up in the office. He literally went down the slide 50 times in a row--he was so thrilled!

He finally took a break from the slide to shoot some hoops

Happy Halloween!

Larry rode in his "fire engine" to our annual neighborhood potluck.

Playing with daddy in the neighbor's back yard

A rare photo of the Chief in his hat. He wasn't a fan. We had to hold it on his head in the next few pictures while he was distracted by something else!

We decided to wait until next year to take Larry trick-or-treating. Instead, he helped me pass out candy. He loved seeing all the kids come to the door!

Waiting for our next customers

He did his own trick-or-treating out of our candy bowl

And then put it all back

Jon and I attended a costume party on Saturday night. We went as Dog and Beth the Bounty Hunters

Happy Halloween!

The Snuggle Show Must Go On

Due to an unforeseen potty break this evening, the role of Copper the Snuggle Buddy was played by his understudy, Shadow. While Shadow played a convincing role...

...critics say the original cast has much better on-camera chemistry.

Fall Festival at Cox Farms