Movie Night

So normally I wouldn't take a picture of us watching a movie. But this was too good not to share. First of all, I would like to explain that Kathryn is not wearing a shirt because she felt hot. So please forgive us for being urchins on a Friday afternoon.
Here is James filling up his dumptruck with popcorn.

and then eating it.

See food! Get it?! See food!!!!

and last but not least, can you tell what we were watching?

Part 2 - The Indoor Christmas

This notebook was a special present from Kathryn's teacher, Miss Shell. It was the first thing she wanted to open.

Thanks to the Dingels for these great ears!

Well, Hannah, what do you think of your new Elsie book?That's what I thought.

Narnia was another big theme this year.

Hannah is holding a Susan figurine.
James was only interested in one of his presents...and a lot of the wrapping paper. That was pretty much it for him.
And, although I'm completely ashamed of her...my sister with her present.

Christmas Morning Highlights

The high point of this year's Christmas extravaganza was our playscape! We diligently petitioned Santa (and Nana and PawPaw) for a brand new playscape just like we had in "Austintown". Santa (read: N & P) must have felt that the girls were indeed nice this year. We got a playscape that was way more rockin' than the one we had in Austintown. The old one is downright puny in comparison. But, as you know, Santa's sleigh is not built to accomodate an entire assembled playscape. So, being the clever fellow he is......sent us the pieces of the playscape along with detailed instructions. Over the last month it's been the job of Daddy and Grampa to construct the monstrosity that now resides in our backyard. Pictures coming soon! The snap above is the candid reaction of two little girls who just got what they wanted for Christmas! Thanks to Nana and Pawpaw (again) for the cutesie nightgowns!!!
Daddy shows them the parts.

They even came in Santa sacks!!!

School Christmas Program

Goofing off in Nana's lap.

Getting in character...

James had to be entertained by Hannah's Aurora.

Hannah was not used to staying up this late. And who gave my 3-year-old a candle?!?

Family Pic.

BIG family pic! Mike, Johnnie, James, Jim, Jenna, Marcus, Meredith, Shelley, Kathryn, and Hannah!

Cute Holiday Pics Part 1

No organization here: just fun.

The girls had their Christmas performance at church and did wonderfully. Lots of toddler drama but overall, good show!

Happy New Year!

After being computer-less for over a month, WE'RE BACK! I'm happy to announce the computer is fixed and virus-free. Hopefully I will be uploading more pictures of our holiday events in the next few days. Stay tuned, sports fans.