They play so well

I hope this lasts for a while!

Amelia playing with Isaac's new Chanukkah gift.

And her own..

He Markered Up his face!

And I don't think it was washable! Keep in mind...these pictures were taken after his teachers at school attempted to was his face, and after we had tried once!

Chanukkah

Chanukkah was celebrated early this year with the Phillips' since Lisa was in from Florida.

Amelia trying to figure out Uncle Alan's beard.

Isaac showing off his big truck that he got from Aunt Marlene. The kids got some really nice gifts (so did we). Thanks everyone!

The Museum Center

Aunt Lisa was in from Florida for almost 2 weeks, and as a Hanukkah gift, took Isaac (and Brian and I) to see an Omnimax film.



The omnimax theater is located within the museum center. This picture was inside, in front of their Christmas tree.

After the film, we went down to see a model train display and some other parts of the museum, and guess who we bumped into? That's right! Santa! Isaac walked right up and told Santa, "I've been a good boy!" He also told Santa that he wants trains and cars for Christmas.

Isaac driving Aunt Lisa around Clifford's (the Big Red Dog) village.

Not to Overwhelm anyone...

...but I still have some catching up that I need to do.


Isaac really enjoyed watching the snow fall on our back deck.



Amelia is into absolutely EVERYTHING!

This is her favorite mess to make- pulling all of the DVD's off of the shelf!

Daddy giving Isaac a haircut. Believe it or not, he was not upset! He got some hair in his mouth!

Catching Up...

Thanksgiving Day around the farm.


All bundled up...it was pretty chilly!




About to get into mischief in that big sawdust pile- Uncle Johnny taught him how to run to the top this past summer.

Isaac was just making sure the heifer could reach the hay.



A view of the "shooting range".

Somehow we didn't get any pictures of anyone inside, including Amelia! And she was wearing the cutest sweater dress from Old Navy...What a lovely, family-filled day! If I could manage not to gain back any weight, I wish EVERY DAY could be Thanksgiving Day. It is, by far my FAVORITE AND MY BEST (a little bit of Charlie and Lola for any who may be familiar).

Catching Up...

Just a few pictures of us enjoying an evening...


Cutie-pie!

Playing some music...

Daddy twisting his tongue to read Fox in Socks.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure she doesn't really look like Mommy.

Catching Up...

We had a nice weekend for Michael, John and Jill's Birthday...

But look at John's facial hair...




And Michael's...

They say they think it makes them look older. I suppose it does, but I've never really been a huge fan of facial hair...


Yes. this is my baby CLIMBING THE STAIRS! Where did the time go?

Great-Grandma Opal enjoying some time with Amelia. She and Isaac had a good time playing, too.
Great-Grandpa even wanted in on some of the ball-bouncing action! I wish I got a picture of that, too.