Friday, January 23, 2009

"Come on baby let's play"

Before I start, I want you to notice the variations (within the same week) of a Texas winter. The shot with the hat and gloves you might be thinking they just wanted to get them out for fun, but no, the weather that day was worthy of the Michigan-like winter get-up. Then, within the same week, panties in the back yard or at the lake--this has been going on for a couple months now.

With Lorin gone all day to school, Ryan and Izzy have become quite the make-believing maniacs together. First thing every morning I hear Izzy say "Come on baby, let's go play upstairs," and Ryan's response is variations of "Yoohoo, that will be fun!" Then if my agenda doesn't interrupt them they can play for endless hours. Here's a few pictures of them hangin' out together:
At the library just maxin and relaxin together! And hangin' out at Lorin's concert.











Some other fun goings on: Izzy's crazy day at pre-school and Lorin's "Flat Stanley" song at the PTA meeting

Monday, January 5, 2009

Christmas pics

We had a great Christmas with my brother, Karvel, and his family. It was complete with lots of traditions from my youth: scones for Christmas Eve dinner, sleeping "under" the tree, gathering 'round for the nativity story, and Santa creating his magic!
(Chrissy, Karvel, Summer, Ryan, Lorin, Natalie, Kimmie)
The girls love being teased by their cousin, Stephen. Izzy and Ryan waiting for Santa...Santa can be pretty frugal and even bring pre-owned gifts ;)
Lorin is pumped about her remote-control batmobile!
Wow! Another Christmas down.

Contributors