to end the year...

Catching up a little first...the top two are from our "Christmas" in Green Bay on the 26th. We were supposed to be up there on the 24th, but the Dallas airport doesn't agree with us, so it took a little longer. Ergh... So anyway, such is life, we got there eventually and all that. And we got back to Texas late last night more or less as scheduled.

Here is a cute picture of Gabe and Grandma. Gabe is wearing his new coat that we were very grateful to have in WI. Maybe we will be able to use it some next winter if we move further north? It is definitely not a Texas coat. =)

Our "last meal" in WI. before going to the airport.
Gabe with his new suitcase and loving it. What a big boy!
He took his "job" very seriously. =) Our flight left a little before 9:00 PM, and we were home and in bed before 1:00 AM. =) And then up for work the next day! (today). Looking forward to the long weekend!

Fun in the snow

Got out in the snow this morning. You may not be able to tell from Gabe's face (what you can see of it), but he liked it. He rode down the hill with each of us and a little bit by himself. It was too cold to stay out long.

Christmas carnage

Here are our pictures from our "first" Christmas last night. The Thomas lego set was a gift from Nana and Popaw. It was a big hit. Gabe also liked the Elmo tent that we gave to him. The big excitement today was his first bike ride! His Aunt Abby gave him his first bike and he loved it. It was extremely fortunate that we had unseasonably warm weather today so we could go out and ride.

christmas boxes

OK, these are not in the order I intended them, but I don't have time to change it now. Sorry! Our favorite present is under the tree. =)

Gabe and Linus both like the same box (but not at the same time). This next picture is a little blurry, but I added it because it was a good smile.

Christmas time is here!

Time to visit with Santa! This took place at our church this morning. Our very own Santa (a.k.a. John Brown) was there to visit with children. Gabe did pretty well. He wasn't too sure at first, so momma had to convince him that Santa was not a scary stranger. Maybe we should have just shoved him in santa's lap and let him cry? Those pictures are always classic. =)

'SKETTIOS!

The joys of lunch with a toddler. Gabe mostly enjoyed the meatballs out of his spaghettios, even though the pasta was in the shape of Lightning McQueen.




All cleaned up. Good lunch, mama!

home to KY

I felt like there were too many good pictures here to choose from...so sorry if you get bored looking through these. Gabe had a great time with his cousins, as you will see.
with cousin Jake, playing choo-choo's.


Jake and Delaney
Gabe and Ross

They were all together for Katie's 9th birthday. Above, she is opening a card from Delaney.
Gabe and Irah (6 months apart, almost the exact same size)




Gabe did not want to wear this fire hat, so he decided it was "Ben's hat"
Katie looks annoyed here, but she wasn't (right, Katie?)
Jake didn't want a kiss
Delaney and Irah at their home in Alexandria
An exceptionally good picture of Popaw and Ross
Awww, sweet picture of Gabe and Irah

Back to Texas we go!