ETHAN VISITS GRANDMA AND GRANDPA

One of my favorite things to do is to have any of my grand-

kids spend the night.

It was Ethan's turn and he opened some fun presents. Kim & Steve gave him a Nerf gun game. We gave him some new clothes and a portable DVD player with some movies.

Grandpa Spence gave him a check for $25!

He wants him to save it so we'll see.

We had lots of fun playing games. Aunt Kim even played Spiderman Monopoly with him while we attended a funeral. She was nice enough to let him win!
~Thanks for coming over, Ethan, and come again soon~
We love you!!!

CHRISTMAS DAY AT THE PIAS

It was so fun to brave the weather and join Julie's family on Christmas morning. We opened all our presents and then had a delicious brunch prepared by Julie. Kim & Steve videotaped the event that you'll see
below.




Kim & Steve, Chaley & Lacey













What could it be?















~Time for a costume change~

Our little princess!

~Quiet moment for Joe & Julie~

Air Hockey game for Mason!

~Taking a break from

snow-

boarding~

Can't have too many presents!

Fun video that Kim & Steve took. Thanks for capturing some great memories!

CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER & KIM'S BIRTHDAY

This is probably one of the first times we've been able to celebrate Kim's birthday with her. We had a nice quiet Christmas Eve & Birthday dinner!

Everyone enjoying the food!

~Ron & his Dad~

~Kim & Steve~

CHRISTMAS EVE

Can't think of a better way

to spend Christmas Eve

than with our little angel!

He's looking more like his Grandpa Steenblik.

Time to open presents.

Asher had quite a few but he'd rather be cuddled!

Where's that smile?

There's a little grin.

~So glad they liked the wedding album I spent many hours on~

So glad Kim & Steve got to spend Christmas with us.

Kim's favorite chair. Sorry, Ron, you got the boot!

~Glad I know Lindsay's colors~

~Happy to have Ron's Dad visit as well~

Even though we don't always agree on

everything, he's a good sport!

~Jeremy's new coat we gave him~

Thanks for coming over. You made our Christmas Eve!
We love you guys!

A VERY VERY WHITE CHRISTMAS IN 2008

It seems like every year we hope for a white Christmas. This year, Kim and Steve visited us from California because they wanted to celebrate the holidays in the snow. Sometimes, you get what you wish for and then some. Except for walking their dogs outside, I think they enjoyed the cold, snowy weather!

My favorite Blue Spruce tree covered with snow.

Ron's done his share of shoveling this year.

FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY 2008

OH THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS

FRIGHTFUL, BUT THE FAMILY

INSIDE IS DELIGHTFUL!

~MOM & DAVE CHATTING~

MORE PEACE AND QUIET OUT HERE!

WE'RE GLAD SIERRA COULD JOIN

OUR FESTIVITIES THIS YEAR!

THE GIRLS STRIKE A POSE!








WAITING PATIENTLY FOR EVERYONE
TO ARRIVE SO WE CAN CHOW DOWN!
WE CAN SEE THE WHITES OF YOUR EYES, BAXTER!
DIGGING IN TO THE YUMMY CREPES!

JULIE MADE 150 OF THEM!

I DON'T THINK SHE'LL SUGGEST A CREPE BAR AGAIN.

MOM LOOKING BEAUTIFUL IN HER NEW TURQUOISE TOP!

~THE GUYS ARE READY TO DIG IN TO THE DESSERT BAR~

~NICE & FULL AND ENJOYING LIFE~

ASHER DOESN'T KNOW TOO MUCH ABOUT CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR, BUT WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR!

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

WAITING PATIENTLY!















WE PLAYED A GUESS THE CAROL ACTIVITY FROM ANTONYMNS. EVERYONE DID GREAT, INCLUDING JOE WHO PIPED UP WHEN IT WAS THE KIDS TURN TO ANSWER! IT'S OK JOE, WE KNOW YOU'RE A KID AT HEART!

~TIME FOR PRESENTS~

STEWART WAS HAPPY WITH HIS REMOTE TRUCK, BUT HIS DAD WASN'T VERY HAPPY ABOUT GETTING IT REMOVED FROM THE PACKAGING!

LOGAN & CHLOE PLAYING WITH THE VTECH ACTIVITY TOY SHE GOT.

~BRYN LIKED HER PRINCESS HORSE & BARBIE~















OPENING THE GIFTS FROM NAMES WE DREW.

~LOOKS LIKE YUMMY STUFF~

~JEREMY & LINDSAY'S TURN~
THAT'S ONE BIG BOX OF CHOCOLATE!

HOPE WE CAN WEDGE JULIE & CHELSEY OUT

OF THAT CHAIR!

THEY LOOK A LITTLE TOO COMFY!

I THINK EVERYONE WOULD AGREE THIS FAMILY PARTY WAS A SUCCESS! EVERYONE LEFT STUFFED AND HAPPY!

THANKS EVERYONE FOR COMING!