We all had a very fun Christmas this year. The only thing that would have been better was a little snow but that aside it was magic this year with Austin and Taya.

Taya with her first dolly from Daddy.
Austin was a lot of fun this year. It's neat to see how excited they get. You just have to enjoy every minute because soon they'll be grown and gone.
Our talent this year was kazoos. We played a pretty mean Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer.

Christmas outfits from Grandma Von.

Grandma Von makes dresses for all the grand daughters. I was so excited for this when I had my sweet girl. Doesn't she look beautiful.
We had a big Christmas party last Saturday with a bunch of friends in town for the holidays. It was a lot of fun to catch up with everyone for another year. Here are some pics of the food eating contests. Along with relay races, visiting, food and one repulsive drink the night was pretty eventful.


Taya with Kathy's little boy Linus. They are only one day a part and they are so cute together. We were taking pictures of them the other day and this one turned out really good. I had to post the video of us taking picters of them so you could experience the whole thing. Kathy, this one's for you.

We took the kids to see the zoo lights and they had a place where you could talk with Santa. Austin went up with his cousins Dallin and Abbie. They were so cute.

Austin and Taya visiting Santa. They were so cute.

Sorry it's a bit blurry. We all had fun setting up the tree and decorating the gingerbread house. Dad was the architect, Mom was the exterior decorator and of course Austin was the demolition man.
This beauty was only a couple houses down from where Austin goes to school. Where's Cam when I need him?

Santa, Mrs. Clause and the Elf.

Jeff, Dad and Cameron went duck hunting. It was Jeff's first time and he had fun.
We got together with all the friends at the Burton's house and had a lot of fun catching up with everyone. We missed those who were not able to make it.

Daddy and his litle girl at Grandma Von's for Thanksgiving.

Taya and Linsey! They look so cute!

Taya is such a sweet girl. We are having so much fun with her.

Austin was Count Dracula for Halloween. He played the part very well. Wyatt and him went trick or treating together and had a blast. He also had a party at school that he had a lot of fun at.

Taya was such a beautiful fairy for Halloween. I went the biker chick route and Jeff of course was a disco rock star.


Taya's first time eating her rice cereal. She loved it!

The Man, the Rig, the Bog. Jeff went on an overnighter with the guys. For the most part he had a lot of fun. Hey, what's a quading trip if you don't get stuck a few hundred times?

Watch out he's a real Karate Master.
Taya looked so cute in the dress Grandma Von made for me when I was little.
Out for a day of quading. It was a lot of fun but a little cool once you start rippin' around.

Jeff and Austin in the tubes at Chuck E Cheese. I don't know who had more fun?

Taya's first time in her Jolly Jumper! Woo Hoo!
Austin is a very good big brother. Taya would much rather watch and coo at him than anyone else. She loves little kids.

No more leaves for the year.

Jeff and I went to a dance for married couples. It was a lot of fun. I felt 18 again.

Austin just before he devoured this cookie he decorated at Abbie's birthday party.

Our sweet Taya is doing so good! She laughs out loud and is starting to roll over.

Gail and I in their new T-top vette. I am so jealous!

Jeff just after he scored a goal.

Austin on his way to the first day of Joyschool. He loves school!

Jeff and some guys quading out at McLean Creek. They have a blast and always come back head to toe in mud.