We did Christmas with the Downing Family at Aunt Joyce's house early in December due to the Mopps family vacation trip. We had a good time & played American Idol on the Wii.
On Christmas eve, we got together for Pizza King & Rock Band! Bryce, Shannon, John & Spencer rockin' it out!
Elaine, Shannon, John & Bryce with
a total Rock Band Performance!
We give the kids new pajamas every year on Christmas eve. I love how they act surprised
Christmas morning at the Downing House
You'll notice our skinny tree in the background. Our 9 ft tree was
Christmas with the Davis family is a breakfast on the Sat after Christmas. We had the usual
John & I did find time to attend a Christmas Party at our neighbor's house.
Elaine, Shannon, John & Bryce witha total Rock Band Performance!
We give the kids new pajamas every year on Christmas eve. I love how they act surprisedand I love how we make them smile for a picture every year. I think they really
love each other.
Christmas morning at the Downing House
You'll notice our skinny tree in the background. Our 9 ft tree waspre-lit (Don't waste your money!) and the lights gave out this year. Needless to say,
I did not have the time or money to relight the entire tree this year and at the last minute.
Christmas with the Davis family is a breakfast on the Sat after Christmas. We had the usualegg casserole, pancakes & bacon, fruit and mom's homemade coffee cake.
John & I did find time to attend a Christmas Party at our neighbor's house. As always, Beau & Julie are great hosts & we have a wonderful time every year.
Maddie, Kate, Allison & Spencer enjoying hot chocolate at Fort St. Clair. We did get to
Maddie, Kate, Allison & Spencer enjoying hot chocolate at Fort St. Clair. We did get to enjoy the lights, hot cocoa, and cookies, but Santa had already left for the evening. We drove through Story Book Lane before heading back home. We even had snow flurries that night.
Kate & I went to the Yuletide Celebration at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Kate has acquired a love for baking. Santa brought her a denim cupcake apron & cupcake baking kit. She could hardly wait to get into the kitchen.
Kate mixing her icing and waiting for the cupcakes to come out of the oven.
Kate & I went to the Yuletide Celebration at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. We enjoyed lunch at PF Changs before the event and went to Circle Center Mall afterwards.
John & Spencer opted to attend an Indiana Pacers game
instead of paying for a nap at the symphony.
Kate has acquired a love for baking. Santa brought her a denim cupcake apron & cupcake baking kit. She could hardly wait to get into the kitchen.
Kate mixing her icing and waiting for the cupcakes to come out of the oven. She hasn't perfected the icing yet, but she still loves being our little baker.
New Years Eve we went to the Saliwanchik's house. Kate brought her friend Hailey & they had a great time. We do a gift exchange, play card games, have fireworks, and stay over night. After a big New Years Day lunch, we head home & rest up.
New Years Eve we went to the Saliwanchik's house. Kate brought her friend Hailey & they had a great time. We do a gift exchange, play card games, have fireworks, and stay over night. After a big New Years Day lunch, we head home & rest up. Hope everyone had a Happy New Year!
