Christmas Traditions

My family started this tradition in the last few years, to make gingerbread houses for each small family. So we all met at my brother's new home that they just bought in November, to make our houses the Saturday following Christmas! Here are the finished products:

Our contribution, isn't it nice?

From Oma and Opa

Linc's family contribution - I have to say it did not fall down as much as the one he built last year did!Crystal's contribution - Not a house, but definetly a cool truck to park out front!

Catching up!

The last few weeks have been so awfully busy that I have neglected my blog. So, probably just for me of course, I am going to catch up.

Christmas was amazing, we stayed home in our own home for the first time since Shane and I have been married it was just our family for Christmas. A little wierd but very nice to have a chance to start our own traditions!

Here are some pics of the kid's bounty!

The Tree Christmas Eve before the Kids got to it!

Cheyenne got a leapster - which she totally loves and we love the educational value!

Mason is so in love with Football - he couldnt take his eyes off his new ball!

Cheyenne got a big girl bike from Santa - although Mason was convinced it was for him!

Cheyenne loves High School Musical and got some great stuff!

Thank you to all that sent presents, these are just a few of the wonderful things the kids got! We were so happy to have such a blessed year and Christmas holiday! Thank you to all that help with that and made it so special!

Pics with Santa

Cheyenne telling Santa her "one thing"

School is out of Winter Break

Cheyenne is now on winter break from her preschool for two weeks. We might go a little nuts here with each other everyday but it is nice to have her home and not have to drive her so far every day!
On the last day, the 18th Cheyenne's Class had a little sing along thing with Christmas songs and Santa came to visit. It was so neat, both of my kids went and sat on his lap. When Santa asked Cheyenne what she wanted, she told him" My teacher says i can only ask for one thing and i dont know what to pick my list is too long. " Which is a very true statement. Then it was Mason's turn and Santa asked him what he wanted and he answered by saying "ho ho ho" hahaha, and then he asked again and he told him "choo choos". So lets hope santa got the message and they will be totally excited! My mom and my sister came down for the performance and Cheyenne was so excited to see them!

Crazy Crazy Crazy.....

These past few weeks have been so nuts that I havent had time to post anything. So I wanted to sit down today in between batches of cookies in the oven and pies cooking too, to write a few things that have been happening.
Hope you all are having a great Holiday Season!

Thanksgiving 2008

Since this was our first year in our new home, we decided to stay at our own house for Thanksgiving this year. So it was also my first year to ever cook the whole meal. Needless to say I was a little worried about all the different dishes but it all turned out so great. I made both Apple and Cherry pie from Scratch and they were so yummy!

Then I also made mashed potatoes from scratch and green bean casserole, along with the turkey and rolls and stuffing! It all turned out so great! I cant wait to cook for Christmas, and I might have to make a pie in between just to have a yummy one again!



(Sorry for the late posts and so many, I am catching up, it has been a crazy two weeks)

Tagged

What's your husband's name? Shane - well... Anthony Shane


How long have you been married? 5 years


How long did you date? 8 months


Who said I love you first? He said it first, then was so relieved when i said it back


Who asked who out first? He did.


Who kissed who first? I kissed him, he is shy and I am not!


How old is he? 39


Who eats the sweets? I love all sweet... but he has to have his scoop of ice cream before bed


Who sings best? When he sings which is rare, he is pretty good


Who's smarter? he is very smart but i am a close second


Who cooks dinner and does laundry? I do both.


Who mows the lawn? He does


Who pays the bills? I do.


Who drives? When he is with us, its him.


Who wears the pants? He wears the pants but i like to try them on every now and then.


Our favorite couple thing to do: Going to the movies and road trips even with the kids that is by far our favorite thing to do!


His favorite pastimes: movies, and video games


What I love most about him: My fave is that he loves me uncoditionally. No matter what happens between us or to either of us he is there for me, my best friend and everything else I need!