Christmas 2008

Ella is such a happy baby. I think she enjoyed her first Christmas

Matthew is not as happy about having to share his seat with a baby sister....why did I get the short chair???

Here this is better...I am the center and the biggest. Matthew actually had a very good Christmas. He was a perfect Santa's helper when we passed out gifts. And he truly enjoyed everything he got to open. Sometimes it is hard to be the oldest of five, but Matthew handles it all very well!

Stopping by the Office

Matthew gets way too busy to stop and pose...but I got this!

He was having so much fun with my stapler and my adding machine I was tempted to get him one for Christmas.


I like this look Ella is giving....it says "why are you taking my picture??"



Here she is having fun with her Dad...and you can see the Christmas tree in the background. I can't believe how big she is getting!



Here she is wishing you all a Merry Christmas. We may be back before then....but who knows?

Thanksgiving

Ella is wondering why everyone is talking about being so full...all I have to chew is my fist...

Matthew is intent on telling Ava how to do somehting....probably to go back to the house...

Here is Matthew tackling his cousin Kyle....he is going to be a linebacker like his Dad.

Matthew loved being on top of the bale of hay at Grandpa's house.

I call this his "Home Alone" face....

But here he is with his beautiful baby sister. She is ready for Christmas.

We got a little smile out of miss Ella on this loveley day.

Here is Matthew again tackling Kyle while being tackled by Eli....youngest on top, how long will that last?