Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!
We started the morning with the ?th annual football game.
Don't be thrown off by the fact there are some men in shorts. (Oh hubby of mine!). It was FREEZING from the stands! =)
Uncle Mat wanted a way out of the cold, so he went and broke his collarbone during the game so he could escape to the ER. A very memorable Thanksgiving 2012.

Happy 4th of July

We had a fun 4th hanging with family at the pool and then spending the rest of the day cheering on the Cardinals. (Thanks, Mr. Busch for the tickets!)

The munchkins pretending to be statues...one of their favorite pastimes these days. I can't figure out WHERE they ever got this idea from!?!

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 8th Anniversary and Baby News!

We celebrated an eventful 8th wedding anniversary today..

learning we will soon be adding to our family a...

Happy Easter!

We had a fantastic Easter celebrating with family!

Valentine's Day in Kindergarten

My favorite kindergartener!

Our favorite teacher!

The class pet mice.

Happy Birthday, Jesus!

The GREATEST gift of all...

An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,  “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”

– Luke 2:9-14

Christmas Day 2010

The only picture I think we got this year with the four of us. 

"Oh! Now I know why Santa didn't give these to me! Because he knew I was getting them from Glam and Papa!"

Julia poses with her new favorite bling.
She seriously got my moms love for all things flashy and sparkly!

The kids can hardly contain their excitement...presents EVERYWHERE!

I wonder if this girl will ever get tired of getting a new tiara, scepter and princess dress?
Right after this, she put the tiara on Uncle Jeff. I wish I hadn't been laughing so hard...the pic was soooo blurry, or it would for SURE be posted here! He is such a great sport!

Krista, Brian and Mat take a break from unwrapping.

This lucky girl won the scavenger hunt and then found the pickle this year--her prize?  A lottery scratch-off ticket...which said she won $500.  And then the little "bonus" scratch-off at the bottom of the ticket doubled that!  She totally thought we were messing with her!  $1,000! Ching, ching ching!

I just can't help but want to squeeze this cutie!  Cole, that is...but hugs to you too, dad! =)

Christmas Morn

Merry Christmas!

Some kids are SUPER excited to come see what Santa brought for them!

Yes! A helicopter!

A house for my Barbies!

He might soon turn into a Lego! =)

Christmas Eve

We have had the most WONDERFUL Christmas this year.
I was so busy enjoying it, I really failed big time in the photo department!
Fortunately, we've got a few pics of the memories, but not much to work with...however, it has been a really magical year.  I keep waiting for someone to pinch me...we're so crazy blessed!!!

Gram and Julia

Can you tell someone is excited to get a new Wii Game?

Just what a boy always needed--a rocket!
He was anxious to take this out of the box,
but I convinced him this was an OUTSIDE toy. HA.

She was so excited to get this new Barbie she slept with her. =)

Santa 2010

Visit with Santa 2010.
Ryan, age 5, would like everything Lego, but especially City creations.
Julia, age 3, would like a princess Aurora barbie that goes in the water.

Ryan thinks he's the coolest because his Gram and Papa have a candy store. =)
Of course, we had to visit while we were at The Galleria!

For the record

The winner, with 28 votes.

It seems as if the "sisters" beat the "cousins" in the Christmas 2009 in a landslide of 28 to 10 votes.

I have a feeling things might turn out differently next year! =)

Christmas with Chicago Crew

Da'boyz...and our Jugibug.

Julia helps with the gingerbread competition.

Missy (THANK YOU!) takes Ry out to play in the snow.

It's not Christmas without a Snuggie, right?

Christmas Evening

Merry Christmas!

JBusch Wrapping Paper Collection Inc.

You better watch out, you better not pout, I'm telling you so...

Now HE has the Christmas spirit!

Who needs glasses when you have a pretzel?

We've added 5 in 5 years!

Ry wanted his pic with Aunt Amy. Check!

Mat, Granny Re and Amy.

And the award for giving the kids the LOUDEST toy...goes to Uncle Mat with an upright piano!

WHAT was this?!?

Our JugiBug takes flight!

And beautifully lands.

Ohhh..faux pas! Caught on film sharing secrets! Lucas, keep your mouth shut! =)