Becca's New Haircut

Becca had been begging to grow her hair long, and had finally done so. However, she didn't like washing it; hated brushing it; and refused to pull it back. So, we talked about other options. She decided to get it cut. She smield from ear to ear in the hair salon, and was absolutely thrilled with the final result. She's gotten tons of compliments on it, and the best part is that she can take care of it all by herself. YEA!

Christmas 2009

Here's a mishmash of pictures from Christmas. The kids as per usual had a hard time sleeping on Christmas Eve. Ryan didn't fall asleep until after 9PM, thus delaying Santa's arrival. Becca woke up for the FIRST time at 9:30 PM, just after Santa had arrived. She later woke up at 1:30AM and 3:30 AM...and both kids were up for the day at 5:30 AM. There was no getting them back in bed. By the time I raised my sleepy body to greet them, they had opened their stockings and were literally jumping up and down with excitement. Happily, we were able to convince them to lay down and take a mid morning nap, which was EXCELLENT! All 4 of lay down and slept for about 45 minutes, and as a result, we all had a lovely day. No meltdowns or temper tantrums from anyone. THAT was the best Christmas present for me as far as I'm concerned.


Here is the roast that Art cooked for Christmas Dinner. Isn't it gorgeous?


Becca has been wanting glasses forever (several of her friends recently got them.) However, the eye doctor said she didn't need them Santa brought her a pair with plain lenses, and she was thrilled!

Aunt Deb selected this outfit for Becca and she wore it every day over Christmas Break. Since then, she has worn it every week, at least once.

Nancy and two of her sisters, Shirley and Barbara

Santa brought an air hockey table which has gotten much play.

Becca got a stand up microphone from my mom, and Ryan got a guitar from Nancy and O. These were probably the most played with toys on Christmas Day.

Nancy and O

Grandmommy singing requests from the crowd.

Grandmommy and the kids, both pretending to be asleep. I don't know why.

Crazy Ryan

Cute Christmas Pics

some of the pictures are nice pictures, and some just make me laugh because they really capture the kids personalities...

Ryan's Holiday songs

Make sure you turn the volume WAY up! These are the 5 songs that Ryan sang in his school holiday presentation. From where I was sitting, I couldn't see him, so I have no video of him in action.