CHRISTMAS COOKIES

This morning Mason and I made cookies for Santa. Mason's attention only lasted through the first batch but he sure had fun! He was more interested in getting his picture taken. He literally would pose for the camera and say "cheese". What a little ham. After we made cookies we decided to watched Shrek the Halls. It was a great Christmas Eve morning!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

We want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We hope that you are blessed with wonderful holiday memories. From our family to yours.

CHRISTMAS AT DADDY'S WORK

Last week Ben's work had a Christmas party for the kids. Santa made his entrance in style and then gave each child a present. Mason was not liking Santa again but loved opening his present.

Mason getting ready to give Santa hi-5 while still crying

Very excited about his new toy!

CHRISTMAS WITH FRIENDS

Last week we had some friends over for pizza for a little Christmas party. The kids had fun playing together. It was a fun and relaxing night with friends. Sometimes I think that we get so caught up in all of the Christmas activities that we forget to slow down and enjoy fellowship with friends.

Ava, Sam and Mason reading.

Manuel, Elijah and Ava

Elijah was our photographer for the night!

Silly Sam!

Mason and Sam always together :)

MASON BEING MASON!

Here are some fun pictures of Mason.

Mason in his new playroom (the closet under the stairs)

Mason enjoying a snack outside before it got really cold

Mason helping mommy cook. He loves to cook! Maybe he will become a chef.

Gotta have the thumb and the blanket!

FAMILY PICTURES

The Friday after Thanksgiving we took family pictures. Amie with Bella Vita Kids did an amazing job! There were so many cute ones that it will be hard to pick our favorite. Our entire family has not had family pictures taken since our wedding 4 1/2 years ago. We were long over due for some new picture. I went a little crazy with all the pictures that I posted but there were so many cute ones I had to post them all! Enjoy.

Mason on the move!

CANDY CANE LANE!!

On Monday night we took Mason to the Christmas parade. We had to get there really early to ensure that we would have front row seats. Mason was a trooper the entire time before the parade started. Once it started he loved it! He loves lights and sirens so it was good that there was lots of police cars and firetrucks. It was pretty foggy that night so we were glad that we were still able to see the floats. Mason almost fell asleep before we saw Santa but thankfully he pulled through and got to see Santa!!