A Snowman with their Favorite Man

John is one of the hardest people I know of when it comes to Christmas presents. He never wants anything (at least anything affordable for us right now). So the kids and I have to get creative sometimes.

This year for Christmas the kids put together a "Snowman Kit" for their Dad. It was the "Gift of Quality Time." I think it was a success. Even though Abby said, "Well, that's a bummer Dad. You had to make your own Christmas." :)

New Years Eve

New Year's Eve was a bit more quiet... but it was perfect.

We had our traditional Wirthlin Fondue, which is always yummy, we played games, had a pinata for the little ones, and sparklers too.

It was a fun evening that all came to end after we watched the ball drop (Eastern Standard Time).

John cooking/melting the fondue

Alexa preparing the pinata

Playing Quirkle - our new game... we love it!

Pinata Time!

Connor figured it out... the bag of leftovers is even better than searching the floor for candy.

Dallin... so happy with all of his loot.. ready for sparklers outside

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

Crazy to think another year has come and gone.

Can't wait to see what 2010 holds for our little family.

Almost a Weekend at the Cabin

A bunch of us (families in the family) decided we would head up to the cabin for some weekend fun. After hauling everything up there in snowmobiles... we realized that not only was the cabin freezing cold, but it was also FROZEN.. pipes and all. Oh well, better luck next time :). But we did get some good sledding in while we were there :). Thanks to Carolyn and Brian the party was not stopped. We met back up at there place for some dinner and games. And they even let us spend the night :). What a great family :).

Thanks guys ... we had a great time being with you.

Christmas Pj's

After the Christmas Eve festivities had died down and the family was gone and things had started to quiet down - it was time for Christmas Pj's.

Funny thing this year... I laid out the gifts with Connor on the floor and went off to grab the other two kids and their Dad. I returned to find Connor already digging/ripping into his present. It didn't take him long at all to figure out "this game" - take off the paper and there is something inside!

My Three Kiddos - Abigail, Dallin, and Connor - I just love these kids!

Family Shot

Christmas Eve

After a wonderful dinner, a beautiful program, and some yummy treats - we just spent time being together. What a fun Christmas Eve it was.

A Bit More Snow

Visitors

While at the Wirthlins it was so fun to see so many cousins, Aunts, Uncles, cousins once removed, and more. We truly appreciate everyone's efforts to see us... we love you!

Here Uncle Mark is helping the children "fly." They wanted to return the favor and "throw" Uncle Mark in the air too.

Christine and Connor - watching the action

John will do anything to make his mother smile... even get out his old cello and teach Abby a thing or two... too cute.

Carolyn and her girls made an effort to come out and visit ... the kids made gingerbread houses. They had a great time running around together and having lunch at Cafe Rio :).