The Nutcracker 2009

A friend has put together an annual Nutcracker teaparty at her house. Then we all attend the Ballet after. Its girls only if you couldn't tell! We love it and try to go each year. This is a special event for us and greatly appreciate our friend for having us and opening up her home to all these silly girls. It is always decorated so cute at her home with teacups and toulle and many other fun things. We enjoy the memories. This year she set up pictures from the previous years and it was so fun to see how the girls have changed. As well as the new little additions.

Piano Recital

The girls are at their annual Holiday recital held at Heidi's house. They both practiced really hard for this day. Even though they got a bit nervous I think they did great. Good job girls! We are proud of you both!!

Santa visits Jayden's school

J's school had a party where they decorated Gingerbread houses and got to tell Santa what they want for Christmas. Again J asked for a bbgun. Santa said he would see what he could do.

J's cute house well on its way to being loaded with candy. So much fun.

Jayden and all of his goofiness

So I had to dedicate this group of pictures to our J man. He is such a spazoid. He cracks us up with all of his faces. These were all taken while on the Polar Express. We hope you enjoy them like we do.

The end... or should I say to be continued!!!

The Polar Express at Mt. Hood Railroad

So we went as an extended family to ride on the Polar Express. Its a train ride and a visit from Santa. We had a lot of fun but have to admit it wasn't as great as we thought it would be. Definately a one time thing to enjoy the experience. Nana even got into the spirit of the season and told Santa what she wanted for Christmas. Well she asked for more grandchilden. We will see what 2010 brings her!

Jayden asked for a BB gun. We told him he'd poke his eye out!

The girls were a bit embarressed. I think they think they might be getting too old for this. I told them no way!

Daddy and his best bud having a great time.

The fam on the train. We look bundled up for snow. Its really not that cold. We were told it was freezing on the train so we all layered up big time. We were REALLY warm. Fun weekend with the kids and glad we did this with them.

JMAN'S 4th Birthday Party

I can't believe Jayden turned 4... my baby is a little man now. Why did he have to get older? He is such a blast and there is never a dull moment with him. He has become our comedian, breakdancer and life of the party. He is very helpful and loving to us. He loves to love and torment his sisters. We just adore this little guy.

Don't ask!!! The cake was not a success. I was ready to poke my eyes out after making this beastly cake. The darn thing fell apart after I was done. But he loved it and thats all that matters!!!!!!!

He was so excited about all of his gifts. Thanks to all of our wonderful family who help to spoil our children.

Jayden is 4

Jayden's focus teacher at his preschool is Shelby. We love her so much. She took Jayden out to lunch, then to the park, then to Fred Meyers to pick out a toy for his birthday. SOOOO cute!! This huge nerf gun is what he picked. But she also got him gum and a ball for Shakira our dog. He had such a blast on his birthday. Shelby rocks!!

Here he is at school celebrating his big day with his friends there. He had a Bakugan themed B-day. Silly boy can't smile normal for anything. What a goofy kid.

Here he is sporting his Bakugan mask. They are all the rage right now.

Alyssa's 10th Birthday Party Sleepover

Alyssa wanted to have a slepover this year. So we had a LOT of girls over. We put 4 twin mattresses and an airbed in the living room and squished about 16 girls all over. They had a blast, stayed up late and watched movies.

I think Alyssa was one of the first to sleep though!!

Alyssa got a cute Dolphin ice cream cake!!! Yummy!

The girls got along really good and had a fabulous time being goofy!

What a special year this was for Alyssa. We love her so much and can't believe she is 10 already!! Where does the time go!