Christmas 2016

I think the kids were the last ones to open presents on the West coast.  Gramma and Grandpa came at 10 and by the time we got started it was quite a bit after that.  They did great waiting though, and I think it was worth it.

Did not come out quite like Grandma’s, but they were still tasty.

Because we always seem to need more Nerf guns.

Got fancy for Christmas dinner.  My brother’s family and Grandma Esther and Grandpa Jim joined us.  Harvey made a delicious prime rib.

Old school video games!

I had to buy these because I’m a sucker for nostalgia.  The boys were a little slow warming up to them and then the magic happened.  Once they figured them out they have been on them a lot.  They can play alone or against each other (or me.)  I beat Ryan pretty good the first football game, but I haven’t come close since.

The decorations are starting to come down.  I’m determined to go through each box and stop storing things we don’t use.  Hopefully I can get things back in order before school starts!

‘Twas the Night Before

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daddy suggested giving Santa a Coke!

O Christmas Tree

Ryan was very proud that he picked out the Christmas tree again this year.  He has a pretty good eye!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks Grandma for the wonderful ornaments!  We love them!

A Play

I took Megan to a play last weekend and she loved it.  She was thrilled that she got to go talk to Santa afterwards and get her picture taken.  Apparently she wants Hotwheels for Christmas.  We will definitely be seeing more plays in the new year.

A Model Child

 

 

 

 

I Changed the Tablecloth!

Halloween 2016

Ryan told me for a month that he wasn’t going trick or treating this year…about a half hour before we were going to leave he decided to pull out an old costume.  The lure of candy could not be resisted!  We had a fun time walking around the neighborhood and we were happy to have Ryan with us.  I think he will be heading off with friends next year!  (Megan is Skye from Paw Patrol.)

1st Day of Kindergarten

It’s finally here!  Megan has officially started kindergarten.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

She had a great week and is ready for a wonderful year.  The boys have another two weeks to go.  Still trying to get my head around Ryan being a middle schooler.

Fishing around

We decided to take the kids fishing while our friends were at work.  They had a great time despite the lack of fish.  We went late and poor Harvey spent the whole time going from kid to kid untangling lines, but it was beautiful and they got a taste of it.  Next time they will go early and with some helpers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is what they caught after three hours!