Divided...

It is so hard to decide between keeping up with people on BLOG or FaceBook. I don't have time to post pictures and such on both. Doing the BLOG seems more personal to me...on FaceBook all everyone can see everything. On BLOG- it really is only the people who actually have an interest in your life or are board to death who take the time to look at things. Does anyone else have an opinion on this? I am considering not putting stuff on FaceBook anymore- just on here...

Sad...

Hope you have enjoyed all my updates...because there may not be any for a while. At Eli's school play yesterday I was doing the video camera and handed Gabe my regular camera to take still shots and he accidentally dropped it. It won't take pictures anymore. I have to see if it is covered under warranty. When I bought it I did buy the extra 5 year plan because the camera was so expensive...but now I have to figure out how to send it in...so needless to say...I won't have pictures from the holidays...I am SO sad! I may try and figure something else out but until then...enjoy the updates and Merry Christmas!

Love,
Hannah

December 2009

Ella LOVES her girl cousins...I mean just can't get enough. She especially loves Olivia who I think she kinda treats like her little sister and who sadly will just have to do as just that...

My little nephew Joseph is already changing and getting so big. It won't be long now before he is all over with Garrett and Carter. Such a sweetie!

Carter did not mind Santa, Garrett was not having it, Eli could not wait to see him, and Ezra and Ella would not get near him...so this is what we got.

This is Eli's 1st Grade Class. I went to the school to help make Gingerbread houses with the kids. It was so much fun. Eli's turned out so cute. He is such a perfectionist!

This is what we have been up to so far this month. Class parties, family parties, and the like. It is a busy but fun time of year. It is a time that fills us with much joy and happiness as we reflect on the things that are the most important to us...like family, friends, and our Savior- Jesus Christ! Merry Christmas!

Eli's Scouts

This was Eli's first little Pack Meeting for Scouts. He got awarded his Totum and was also recognized for being in the top 6 for popcorn sales for the entire pack (he was $6 from being the #1 seller...I'm just saying...no proud momma here...just stating the facts). Thanks to everyone who supported that effort...especially a certain Aunt B. who placed a very large order that put us towards the top!

Ezra takes off..............

Ezra has learned to ride his bike with.....DRUM ROLL PLEASE....NO TRAINING WHEELS!!! Way to go buddy! He is so proud! He has actually been strong enough and had the endurance for a good while but has lacked the self confidence. Now he's got it. We were very excited for him and he could not be more proud of his new accomplishment...so much so that when we went visiting for Thanksgiving I had to tote the bike in the back of the truck so that he could show each and every family member personally!

Ella- the Flower Girl

All I can say is- how beautiful is she? I loved this dress...she looks so pretty and grown up...no baby here! She's all little girl. She loved putting on her pretty dress and could not wait to get dressed for the wedding. Of course by the end of the night she was ready to take it off but she did a good job and looked lovely in her dress!

Eli Turn 7- My Little Hunter!

Eli wanted a Hunting Party this year and Hunting Party he got! It was fantastic...thanks to the "Deer Slayer"- aka Uncle Ryan! He came over and gave the boys a class on gun safety...showed them about 6-7 different real guns and the bullets that go with them, gave them a quiz, and then all the boys got to shoot at our deer targets that Gabe drew. We ended things around the campfire roasting marshmallows and making smores. Eli had so much fun! I cannot believe that my baby is 7. He is growing up way too fast. It is a little sad for me. He is starting to get to that embarrassed age about loving on mom in public...tear tear!

Adult 80s Party

I know I am so far behind...but at least I am catching up before 2009 ends...RIGHT! Here are just a few shots from Ginny's famous Halloween party...and DUH- yes it is an 80s theme!

Fall Family Camping Trip

I almost did not bother posting about this because it was really a horrible trip! We went on our annual fall camping trip where my father was riding in BRAG (bike ride across Georgia). We thought we could camp while he rode (50-70 miles per day) and maybe we could ride some with the kids and then all be together in the afternoon/evenings. What we did not realize was that it would be over 100 degrees in mid-October. Our campsite had fire ants and we were tent camping. There was NOTHING for the kids to do but wonder around. On day 2 my sister and I showered all the kids...buckled them in the car watching a movie while we finished getting ready and drove to an air conditioned store where we walked around just to try and stay cool. When we got back (and the other folks were back from riding for the day) we decided...we came, we saw, we took the picture...now we're going home...so we packed up and drove right back home. NEVER again will I camp with little ones in that hot of weather!!!

Busy Busy Little Boys!

My little monkeys are all over the place now! Both walking and Garrett RUNNING about! It is crazy keeping up with them...but so much fun to watch them grow.

Caleigh's Baptism

It is hard to believe that my little niece has turned 8 and is baptized! Caleigh is such a sweet and loving example to her family. I am blessed that she is my niece! Congratulations Caleigh!