Christmas Card - 2013

Our Christmas cards were digital this year. I just ran out of time to print and mail them. And it really doesn’t help with stamps being just about $0.50 each. Yikes!

I took these photos Sunday morning before church in their Sunday best for Christmas. I’m always amazed when I get a good photo of all three of my kids together. I consider it to be a pretty sweet blessing.

Merry Christmas!

The Nutcracker - December 20th, 2013

We saw The Nutcracker with the Nardones just a few days before Christmas.

It was SO much fun! Joe and I hadn’t been on a date for a while so it was a really nice treat. And hanging out with the Nardones was an added bonus! They had invited us a month or two back and we just couldn’t say no! We had the perfect seats, center stage and on the balcony, so we saw everything. I loved every second of it. I had taken ballet when I was younger and had the chance to perform in two Nutcrackers with my dance studio. So seeing The Nutcracker performed by professionals is always a splendid treat.

One of the many things I love about Lindsey is she is always ready to document an event or outing with photos. And she’s really great at remembering to do it! We had to beg our hubbies just a little to get this awesome photo of the four of us! Joe isn’t a huge fan of getting his photo taken, and I have no idea why because he always looks so handsome! Two very good looking couples right there if I do say so myself!

Lindsey has been such a dear friend and I’ve really enjoyed getting to know her and her sweet family better over these past few years. I’m really going to miss her when they move to FL in July. *sad face*

Me and my sweet husband! He is SO awesome for taking me to the ballet. I know its not his favorite but he is so sweet and really appreciates the art and effort of ballet. He’s so kind and always makes a true effort to understand and appreciate the things I love.

Merry Christmas to us! I love you Joe!

Thanks again to the Nardones for inviting us to tag along! You guys rock!

Random iPhone Photos - December 2013

Can you spot all three kids?

My sweet hair do that I have yet to be able to duplicate.

These are delicious!

He can seriously sleep anywhere, anytime, and in any position.

Aw

Cuddling Dad, from the car seat.

Gorgeous sky, driving home from the Denver Airport.

Travis wanted “pikey” hair for preschool one morning. He was happy with the results.

Morning snuggles & owl gloves are the best!

Yes, I have actually walked Travis in to preschool wearing this very outfit. I’m sexy.

I was pretty stoked when we finally got to park our car in the garage!

Shopping for materials to make awesome scarves for Christmas gifts!

Relaxing with Papa.

Odyssey of the Mind & Gingerbread Houses - 12/19/13

The kids made gingerbread houses for one of our OM practices. They didn’t stand up too well but the kids still had fun getting all sugary with the candy and frosting.

Travis loved going to OM.

Gwen really enjoyed the M&M’s.

Gwenevere turns 1! December 14th, 2013

Gwen turned 1! I can’t believe this beautiful, sweet, funny little girl has been a part of our lives for 1 whole year! It feels like only last week we had just brought her home from the hospital!

Here’s the Birth Story!

We spent her birthday at my parent’s house!

Travis, Jackson, and Eli working on the cookies. Travis loves his big cousins!

Gwen enjoyed her cake but she was very lady like and didn’t make a huge mess like I was hoping!

This little tea set is from her Grandmom, what a cute gift! She loves it.