Santa Letters.....

Brett and Zach got their letters from Santa again this year. Both on the good list again. Go figure. That Santa is one understanding and forgiving kinda guy. He even knew that Brett had his birthday just yesterday. He told Zach he was proud of how good he is reading and noticed him and Cole were great friends. That Santa doen't miss a thing!

Happy Birthday Brett!

Hard to believe: Brett is now 11! Officially a "tween". Brett decided to have a friend over on his birthday. He wanted to go to my company Christmas party, then have a sleep over. Then, Sat. he took a small group of friend ice skating with Santa, then dinner at IHOP. Matthew, Brett, Jared, Kenny, and Josh.

After a few hours of skating, more time sitting on the ice, it was time for some hot chocolate. We actually had people ask if all of them where ours.....

Christmas Card: 2009

Our Very Own Elf on the Shelf: Dobby

This year we received our very own Elf on the Shelf, from Santa himself! We named him Dobby. (If you don't read Harry Potter, that is where the name came from. Dobby was the house elf in the books) Dobby was sent to watch us and report back to Santa each night on how we are doing. Doug and I are thinking that with the extra "eyes" watching, maybe there will be less fussing and fighting till the holidays :) Dobby appeared once we had decorated our house. Santa even wrote a personal letter to the boys. We all love Dobby and hope to make this a real special addition to our holiday traditions! Brett, Zach and Dobby.

School Picture

2009-10 School Pictures. Brett 5th grade/ Zach 2nd grade

Trick or Treat

We had a wonderful Halloween. You can't tell in the pictures, but we were able to all enjoy Halloween together for the first time ever! We started at friend's house for coctails and dinner, then off to trick or treat at a few houses, another party, few more houses, then one last party! Brett wanted to trick or treat with a friend, so he was with them, Zach enjoyed getting all his favorite candy! My adorable spaceman!

After a great night of parties and trick or treating, Zach and Brett were ready to go through their candy to leave out for the "Good Witch" and then could not wait to wake up to see what she left.

Halloween Party 2009

This year we were able to attend to fun "Adult" Halloween Party! We had a blast. It is so fun to see everyone use their imaginations and play dress up. I don't have Doug in the pic, but we are a Pimp and a "Working Girl". This is me and Connie. A great friend. She was an 80's work-out girl. I was able to supply her outfit with all my drill team uniforms!

Me, Connie, and Ginny. What fun!