Misc. Pictures From Steve's Phone...

These are pictures Steve has taken on his phone over the last several months...

Such a classic Avery face...

Avery had been begging to get her ears pierced and we both caved and finally decided to let her get them pierced. Steve took her and of course she picked out Hello Kitty studs.

Avery's Cute Little Bob...

Steve took Avery to get her hair cut and I think it turned out so cute! Here are some pictures he sent me...

Wednesday 1/11/12

New Years Eve...

After a real quiet week with no kids or work Rich and I decided to make a quick trip to Vegas for New Years Eve. We spent New Years Eve on the Vegas Strip and it was quite entertaining to say the least. It was packed and you could barely walk. We walked almost the entire strip and back before midnight. Lots of people watching :) We actually kind of felt a bit out of place being normal and all haha! I guess we were too distracted with everything going on to take any pictures because this is the only I took (and of course I look like a big goof!) I took the picture at the top of the post during the long drive down on New Years Eve.

Saturday 12/31/11

The Kids Christmas Evening...

The kids celebrated Christmas at Steve's house Christmas evening. Steve texted me these pictures and they aren't the best quality but I thought I'd post them anyway...

Sunday 12/25/11

Christmas Afternoon 2011...

The kids and I right after church... they are wearing their new clothes (Maddy is being goofy but it was the best of the few pictures that were taken of us.) This year my sisters and I switched up who was hosting which holiday party (I usually host Thanksgiving) and so this was my first year hosting Christmas. I really enjoyed it! Rich helped me make a yummy honey ham and sweet corn and then I had everyone else bring the rest of the sides/drinks/dessert. Besides the obviously good food, there was great company...

A cousin gift exchange...

And of course our favorite part, the adults White Elephant gift exchange...

Of course there are always the gifts that are not so desirable...

And those that lots of people want...

Re-gifts...?

Hmm... what am I suppose to do with this?

Carlee ended up participating in both the cousin exchange and the adults so she made out good... with a bunch of money! 

Good good times!

Thanks for coming everyone (and for all the yummy food you brought!)

We miss you Jen and family!

After our party ended Steve picked up the kids so they could celebrate Christmas at his house that evening. They stayed with him until the morning of 1/3/12 when they went back to school. So I took the week off from work and had a much needed long quiet 9 day break/vacation.

Sunday 12/25/11