Tuesday, January 20, 2015

December 2014 and New Years!

Carter in the blue at the top of the rope during wrestling practice.

Carter loved his singlet so much at first that he was found doing random daily tasks (like making Ramen noodles) while wearing it.

Carter loved wrestling.

And then he didn't win his second match and decided he wanted to quit.  So we pushed him for awhile, but seeing that he didn't enjoy it, we let him quit.  Though to repay us, he has to do chores during all his practice times.

Laundry baskets are so much fun!

Oh Ryan brings much joy.

Ryan still isn't talking and it's taking a toll in his happiness.  I recently got called to nursery and since we just switched to afternoon church, he is extra joyful in there.  


I've found Haylee a few times hiding in the basement shower.  She loves her solitude.


One of Ryan's favorite snacks is Pirate's Booty.  

Ryan's favorite TV show is Daniel Tiger and so Grandma Johnson got him this talking stuffed Daniel for Christmas.  Ryan was scared, but loved it.

Olivia got a mannequin head so she can practice her curling and braiding.  Unfortunately she sheds like crazy.

Olivia practicing using her feather pen she got for Christmas.

Aaron and I painted this balance beam for Haylee for Christmas.  

Ryan finally warmed up to touching Daniel Tiger.

These pictures are out of order, but here is our Christmas!

Always pretty with just the Christmas lights.

filled stockings.

Carter got a balancing eagle for Christmas.

Aaron got me a Mac computer.  The learning curve is incredibly frustrating for me though.

Carter got a White House Lego set that he did within 24 hrs.

Carter was excited to work on his service project for his Faith In God.  He had to wrap 25 CD's for the primary.

Carter made cell phone carriers for Aaron and I this year.  They are made from construction paper and a lanyard (which we had to share).  Unfortunately, they ripped from excessive use.

Cosby's gave Olivia this Wizard of Oz puzzle that was fun to work on together.
White House lego's and puzzle going on...

GE had a Family Day at the Children's Museum and so we played with the Stratton's.
Late night shake run at Chick-Fil-A with these crazies.


Justin, Cheril and their five cuties came to visit us after Christmas and stayed through New Year's.
Chuck E Cheese fun





making 3D snowflakes

Be still my heart!
(Carter and Alaina)

Ice Skating with these kiddo's was super fun.


They let us use these blue chairs to help balance, and they were perfect for giving the little ones a ride around the ice rink.  Hayley loved it!

We checked out a new fun indoor playground called Pogo.  The Lego station was a hit.
Hayley loved the jumping station.  It was like a ginormous pogo stick.


Ryan and Madison on the slide.

Ryan liked going down the slide by himself.

There was loads of fun things at Pogo.



We had fun just hanging out after the kids were in bed too.

Another Pogo pic...out of place.  Madison and Carter made this farm.

Justin and Aaron got the new stereo installed in the Prius.

Cousins playing Clue.

We had so much fun with these cute Lunt cousins and hope they come back soon!  Madison, Hannah, Natalie, Alaina and Edith.



Hayley surprised us by eating chicken one day, but it hasn't happened again since.
Olivia curled her dolls head and it looked so cute.


We had a wonderful Christmas break!
(This is for the people that I accidentally mailed blank envelopes to.  Oops.)