100th day at school

Peyton's 1st grade class celebrated the 100th day of school by dressing up like a 100 year old person. Thank you to the Newton's endless supply of anything you never knew you needed, we had quite the attire for the day. He even had the gray hair (full of baby powder). That morning we were so busy getting everyone out the door that I didn't have time to get a picture so I went to the school to get a picture of Peyton. The best was seeing him so seriously sitting at his desk in all the garb doing his work. It will forever be in my memory and was sooo cute!

Later after school the other kids got the stuff on and I would randomly see 100 year old people chasing each other out in the snow-wig and all. Too funny!!

Cubs on the Ice

Braden's cubmaster, Sister Blanton, lives in an awesome house on a mile long lake. In the summer, we went out and rode on their pontoon. Now that it is winter, the lake is frozen over and we had soooo much fun.

The cubs played hockey relays with sticks and with brooms.

We had snow ball fights . Here's Braden getting his ammo and now one was safe!!

Races on the ice.

Joshua showed us that he is an awesome ice skater and NO FEAR!

Finish it off with hot chocolate and cookies and it was a great afternoon --thanks Blantons!!

Elly turns 11!

We had the Gage's over for soup and bread bowls. I am sure they loved the wildness-yikes!!



Elly had friends over for a party. They made letters on chipboard, ate pizza and watched a movie (Night at the Museum) and then played Guesstures.

The finished letters--too cute!!

The cupcakes and Rowen HAD to be part of the party!! Lucky for him his "cuteness factor: still helps him get away with a lot.

It was a fun night!

Peyton Turns 7

I can hardly believe that Peyton is 7--WOW!! We had a fun day he

Our happy and crazy kiddos wishing Peyton a happy birthday!

Peyton (and Rowen helping) unwrapped his presents--two ds games, legos, art supplies, M&M's and lots of money (which he went straight to Toys R Us to buy Gormiti stuff).

He had a party the next morning--"Pancakes and Playtime" with some of his buddies.

Biff filled the pinata with at least 25 pounds of candy. It took about 10 hits from each boy!! And yes if you saw our Halloween post most of it was left over from that.

Kyler after digging in at the flour game. They LOVED that game!!

Braden trying to unwrap the candy bar in the candy bar game. What a Day!!

Lots of snow!

The boys were able to play outside for hours today and built a snow fort. Usually the snow leaves as quick as it comes but this was a great snow storm!!

Merry Christmas!!

We had a great Christmas eve. It started with the traditional opening of the the Christmas socks. Biff does this every year-- gets us all a pair of Christmas socks. After 16 years of never getting any in return Biff bought himself a pair this year. Then we went to breakfast at Bob Evans.

Then we saw the movie "A Christmas Carol"

We hit the Pinata and had fun racing to the treats!

We had to get some fresh air and played a little BBall. I love that we could be outside even on Christmas.

Rowen assuming the duties of Santa and granting all of Tanner's wishes.

Our happy Christmas Family.

Rowen trying to be the Serogate son for Skip and Bonnie.

Skip getting a little sentimental and teary eyed at his reading of the Christmas sweater.

Rowen loved his cowboys and Indians from Gma and Gpa Williams.
Isn't this scary!?!? Thaks to Lea the "Twins " are very happy with their christmas present.
Braden after opening his "Snuggy" from Peyton and his cinnamon bears from Bailee. We had such a fun Christmas. It was fun having Skip and Bonnie with us. We played lots of games, mostly the double shot and Skip is the high scorer. We ate lots of yummy food and I wish I had taken more pictures!!! Merry Christmas 2009!!

Piano recital

We had a piano recital last night. Tammy teaches the girls and I have been teaching the boys. It turned out great. Vince and Archie sang and played the piano. Thank you Threlfalls.
Biff, Braden, and Vince are exicted to the songs.
Archie even played for us.

Peyton played Jolly Old St. Nick and Jingle Bells.

Braden Played Malaguena, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, and Jingle Bells.

Elly played Silent Night and Away in A Manger.

Bailee played Away in a Manger/Jesus Once of Humble Birth and is in this video