Christmas Concert

Today was Eryn's Christmas Concert. This year went MUCH better than last. Eryn was not afraid of the crowd at all! We are SOOOOOO PROUD of her:) We celebrated by having ice cream at Culvers; (Nolan needed to get his boosert H1N1 shot in Decorah). Unfortunately I didn't get very good pics due to a taller boy standing in front of Eryn; the pics are also kind of darf... so you can play "Where's Eryn" with the one pic.

We took some gifts and goodies down to Eryn's room after the concert and she had a suprise for us. She made us her handprint:) It was really cute!!

Pajama Party

Last night we went to the Library for the annual "Pajama Party." We read stories and sang Christmas songs, then SANTA stopped by for a visit! This was the first year that I actually got the kids to take a picture with him and not be afraid:) Nolan brough along the Toysrus flyer and Eryn brought her letter to Santa. It was a fun time!!

Landon's Birthday

Last night we celebrated Landon's 2nd Birthday. As you can see, all of the kids had a blast playing with Landon's new toys! The kids played "go fish" with grandma and grandpa too. It was a fun time!!

Christmas Cookies 2

Most everyone had a snow day today, (since the state was under a Blizzard Warning) and that included us! This morning we made a double batch of those awesome Christmas cookie cut outs. (thank you grandma for sharing your great recipe!)The whole family joined in on the fun!

This afternoon after we got plowed out, the kids wanted desperately to go and play in the snow. "Uncle" Scrub made sure that there were some big snow piles for thd kids to play in! It didn't last long however, as it is pretty cold out!! They came in and warmed up with some hot cocoa!

Christmas Past

Since I haven't been doing this blogging thing for very long, I wanted to post a "Christmas Past" picture of Eryn's first Christmas sitting with Santa. I love to look at old pictures, and especially ones of the kids. They grow up so fast!

Christmas Picture

This year Lana had the kids dress up as angels for their Christmas card. It's adorable!!!

Christmas Cookies!

This weekend was full of Christmas baking..... Saturday I took the kids to the Merchant Movies in Decorah, and they had a great time! Then we came home and I made some chocolate sandwich cookies and peanut butter cups. The kids and I went to church and when we got home Randy was home from hunting... no big buck yet:)

On Sunday we went to Stacy's and baked with her and Jodi. It was such a great time! The kids played while we baked lots of cookies and candy. It all tastes sooo great. I would love to be a full time baker:) I don't have any pics cuz I forgot my camera:( Oh well, either way it was a great time.

The kids are really anticipating the next snowstorm.... I would be too, if I could stay at home with the kids and snuggle up on the coach and watch a good movie.... ok back to reality....Just looking forward to February when we will be in much warmer weather, blue skies and the beach............