Early in December we had the Kreider's and the Pudelko's (our best friends from college) down to our house for a weekend. It had been awhile since we had all been together so it was way overdue. It was SO great to all be together again! We are so lucky to have such wonderful friends! We (the adults and the kids) all had so much fun! We always talk about taking a group picture and then we always forget. But we did manage to get some of the girls :)
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Weekend with Kreider's and Pudelko's
Monday, February 14, 2011
Sledding with the Anderson's
For the Anderson side Christmas party we rented out a sledding hill and chalet in Ishpeming. Its actually the hill where I first learned to ski but now they converted it to a sledding hill instead of a ski hill. We rented the hill out so it was just all of us from 5-8. The girls weren't totally sure about it but they did have fun. Its a big hill and it was dark (but they have lights on the hill) so I think that was kind of scary for them. But all of us "big kids" had a blast. Even my parents and aunts and uncles went. I only get to sled once a year when I go home and its always so much fun...brings out the kid in you. Good times!



Papa took Sadie and Quincy down. They had a little wipe out at the bottom but Sadie's tough and she was fine.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Merry Christmas!
Christmas is my favorite time of year!!! It's so nice to go home and spend a few days with my family. This year was no exception. We had so much fun and enjoyed every minute of being home with everyone. The girls had a blast Christmas morning! They both are old enough now to get into opening presents. Rylee loved looking at all the presents searching for hers and Sadie's names. We also had a surprise visit from Santa this year!
Santa filled all 11 stockings!
When we came downstairs we were all shocked to see that Santa was just finishing up! We really had no idea about this.
Santa stayed for a few minutes to give each kid a present and take a picture with them. Rylee was shocked but so excited. Sadie and Quincy weren't too sure at first but then they quickly warmed up, I think the presents helped, haha.
The 3 kids and Santa
Sadie giving Santa high 5 and saying bye! She did a lot better this time than at daycare and at the tree farm. This Santa was really friendly and extra good with these kids :)
Rylee looking through all the presents looking for her name.
Quincy checking out what Rylee got.
The girls opening a gift together.
7 princess barbies! Rylee loves them (and I'm sure Sadie will one day too)
Sadie's favorite gift was a singing Barney. She LOVES Barney right now! Here she is singing the Barney song, its so adorable! I love you, you love me....
...with a great big hug...
...and a kiss from me to you...
After all the gifts and breakfast we had a little downtime before the Truscott's came over for our Christmas with them.
I realized this is the only picture I got of the girls on Christmas day with their cute dresses on. I forgot to take a family one. But this one is cute of them cuddling with Uncle Alex. They love Uncle Alex! He usually is running all around with them, this picture just happens to be of them relaxing from all the craziness.
Around 2:00 my Gramma and the Truscott's came over. My Uncle Mike likes to start "cocktail hour" (or hours in our case) pretty early. Everyone had a great time visiting and then we enjoyed an awesome turkey dinner that Brad made. He is such a good cook, I love it!
After all the gifts and breakfast we had a little downtime before the Truscott's came over for our Christmas with them.
Around 2:00 my Gramma and the Truscott's came over. My Uncle Mike likes to start "cocktail hour" (or hours in our case) pretty early. Everyone had a great time visiting and then we enjoyed an awesome turkey dinner that Brad made. He is such a good cook, I love it!
Gramma (or GiGi) with the grandkids (and great-grandkids)
It truly was a great day and we are all so blessed!!!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve we went to church with my family. After church we went back to Vanessa and Alex's house for dinner at their new house. Vanessa made a yummy dinner and lots of desserts! We had a great time hanging out together as usual!

