Christmas

What a weekend! I'm still trying to catch up! Needless to say it was busy, and very fun indeed.

Santa came early to our house, so we started on Christmas Eve with the kids.

The stash...
The kids woke up from their naps to find Santa had come...
Jacob and his new train table...
Ella and her new stroller for her "babieeees"...
Didn't take long for Jacob to climb on his new train table...
Christmas Day, we headed to Daniel's dad's house to spend the day there. Of course, we stuffed our bellies full and the kids got to open more presents from Papa Cannon and their uncles/aunts. Unfortunately, we were so tired from all the eating, we completely forgot to snap some good pictures. These were the only ones we took. Moving on...the next day, we headed to Grandma and Grandpa's house, where we (once again) ate WAY too much. However, this time we managed to take a few more photos than the previous day.

Part of the fam...
Jacob and Maddox waiting to open gifts...
Grandma, Jacob, and Maddox...

Jacob checking out his new garbage truck...
Ella and her aunt Lyndsay...Ella and her new pony...

Jacob (in his underwear of course), Maddox, and Ella...
Some of the grandkids together...Just want to squeeze her!

The next day (Sunday) we celebrated with my family, where once again we filled our bellies, and once again we forgot to take pictures (Sorry! I'll try to be a better photographer next year). Must have been the ham or turkey that made us so forgetful.

Anyway, the kids of course enjoyed every moment of it. It was a lot more fun this year getting to play "Santa" now that Jacob is getting the concept. Now that Christmas is over, Daniel and I are in desperate need for some sleep and a new diet plan.

Hope everyone had a wonderful and blessed Christmas!

Little helpers

Well, it took us longer than usual to put up our Christmas tree this year (we actually did it last week, but I just haven't posted the pictures yet). With Jacob and Ella being another year older, they were more eager to help out instead of stealing the ornaments and throwing them with full force (thus the reason we don't have breakable/pretty ornaments). Someday, I will have my dream tree...

Note: Yes the kids are semi-naked. They like it. I can't help it.


I think they did a great job helping.

Happy Birthday Jacob!!

What a fun birthday this was! Thanks to everyone for coming out to help us celebrate and for the wonderful and amazing gifts! I know Jacob had a blast, especially since he cried when the last person left.

Kids at play...

Jacob's cousin Zane...
Abby and Trace...
Chatting with our great friends Jason and Tara...

Wall of balloons the kids created (the theme was a balloon party)...

The cake...He even blew out his own candle...
With a little help from his cousin Ben...

Good job, buddy...Present time...
Of course, all of the kids wanted to help out...

Even with a slight party hosting hiccup (we ran out of food!!), this was truly a birthday to remember. Thanks again to everyone who was able to make it! It was that much more memorable with you there. :o)