Christmas Eve

We went to candlelight service at church, and then came home and ate homemade pizza for supper, opened box #7 in the Christmas story, and then opened presents. It was a great evening. I loaded these pictures backwards, so I'll show the night in reverse!

We roasted marshmallows.

Collin got Thomas in Action Canyon....

I think Mike had as much fun with it as Collin did.

I got a really warm Husker sweatshirt.

Collin couldn't wait for Mike to open his presents so he could play with them.

Tools!

Kendra got the doll that she wanted, except we weren't paying attention and she opened the clothes first. :)

"But Mom, I don't have the doll!"

Stockings are fun!

Mike's stocking was full of tools.

Collin was very happy when Mike showed him how to blow his train whistle....

That he was trying to blow here.

What is this?

Polly Pocket!

Church Christmas program

Last night was the Christmas program at church. Kendra was an angel and Collin was a cow.

Getting ready to go.


I took these while they were getting dressed at church.

Kendra saying her lines. She did a good job.

Collin and Ashton were having fun,especially with the discovery of tails on their costumes.

Kendra's 7th Birthday Party

We had Kendra's birthday party yesterday. We had barbecue chicken (Kendra's request) for lunch, and then had cake and ice cream, and she opened her presents. It was another fun, full day!

Grandma Margaret made the cake. She did a great job!

Kendra wanted to cut the cake by herself.

I had a little bit of time to hold Aaden. :)

Kendra said that she got things she didn't even think to ask for! :)

Great Grandma Speicher and Collin spending time together.

Kendra had lots of help.

Collin and Ashton got into some glitter while Kendra was opening gifts!

Kendra's treat favors were dog dishes with candy bone treats in them...Collin thought he had to eat them like a dog also.

Christmas at our house

My family got together at our house Friday night. It was a great time with everyone.
Opening presents.

Kendra got a Polly Pocket car....she was so excited.

Color changing Hot Wheels, how cool!

Sweaters from Grandma

Weekend Vacation

We went to Grand Island last weekend, and spent some time with Mike's aunt and uncle and family and did some Christmas shopping. It was a really fun trip. We stayed the second night in Kearney, and the kids played on the water slides.

Ready to swim!

The fountains were fun.

Collin liked the hot tub.

Kendra got pretty brave on the slides this time.

We ate at Culver's before coming home...a special treat. We had to have frozen custard!

Cheer Camp

I have tried to get a video of this put on here, but I can't seem to get it to load. Kendra went to Cheer Camp on Saturday the 5th. She had lots of fun doing it. This is a picture of her cheering at the game that night.

Cookies and Christmas

I baked a bunch of stuff and took to a craft sale last week. Collin had fun helping me....and eating it.

This is where he has to take his nap every day. Right under the Christmas tree. :)