Ashton's Playgroup Christmas Party

Ashton and I have not been great attenders of the Ward's playgroup, but we did make it to all the parties this year. Here are pictures from the Christmas party at the church. Ashton's favorite part was the "cake." (It was really a cookie.) He now can't go to the church without asking if there'll be "cake" there. He's funny.

Ethan's Preschool Christmas Program

These are pictures from Ethan's Christmas program at Gashland Preschool. He is in the top row (and notice he is by the teacher). He did a good job and the one picture is him showing Daddy a Christmas present he made. His teacher this year is Mrs. McMorris. The boys matching sweather vests are from China, of course :)

Daddy Come Home!

I bought some new shoes (my old black heels kept getting stuck to the carpet at church...ouch!) and Ashton thought he would model them for me. Rudi had been out of town for a week and I thought this was a good plea for Daddy coming home. We need a little masclinity around here.

Gingerbread Houses

The next couple of posts are from Christmas time. I didn't get them posted as they happened, but late is better than never :o)

We made Gingerbread Houses for FHE. We were supposed to meet up with some friends and have a big FHE Gingerbread making party at the church, but it iced that night.

Thanksgiving Part #4 - The Feast of Roast Beast

Okay, so by now, you're probably thinking -- enough already of the Thanksgiving pictures -- you shouldn't have asked to see them, huh?!

These are from the Thanksgiving feast on the big day. Rudi did the turkey, just like every year, Daniel did some killer mash potatoes, Michelle made yummy rolls, and I made Mom's Southern dressing (not stuffing :o) Hmmmm....what did Ken contribute to the meal? A healthy appetite, of course. Enjoy - Lori

Thanksgiving Part #3 - Cousin Candids

Here are a few candid shots of the cousins during our trip to Utah. Ken's kids -- Anna (almost 3) and Clara (2 in May) are the two girls, the baby is Hollie's newest addition -- Rueben, the blanket head is Joe (Hollie's #2 who is 7) and Ethan's sporting a pull-up on his head (Mr. Poopoo Head -- isn't it obvious he's 5?) and of course our resident Ham, Ashton (almost 2). Enjoy! - Lori

Thanksgiving Part #2 - Cousin Camp

While we were at Hollie's house in Utah, Hollie and I decided to throw a little "Cousin Camp" for the kids. They did crafts and games -- including painting figurines, making Christmas ornaments and Sadie holding her own little school to teach the cousins (complete with recess time!) and teaching Ethan reading and math.

-- Lori