Merry 1st Christmas, baby girl! 

Trace and Carter were good sports when Santa (aka Great Uncle Phil) stopped by on Christmas morning but Caden's reaction was priceless! 

Trace's favorite gift! Yes, that's a knife in his hands! Ben and Kelli brought it all the way from Africa along with the whistle in his mouth. All I have to say is just wait Ben, just wait! 

This was Caden's favorite Christmas gift. Grandma gave it to him. 

Somehow I manage to get all of this home!

In the end I had six piece of checked baggage and one checked box. Each of use had a carry-on that weighed about 50lbs! And I had Paige and the camera bag to carry! Traveling alone with three kids is bad enough but doing it right after Christmas? I was so worried about the weight of our luggage because when we went to China it was very closely monitored. I guess in country they don't care because she didn't even weigh one piece! 

Leavin' on a jet plane (again)...

The kids and I leave on Saturday morning for Christmas back home. Caden was so excited that he got out his own suitcase and started packing. After I took hime to pre-school I decided to take a look and this is what I found. Everything was very neatly folded and he had counted out the same number of underpants and socks. So if he can pack a suitcase so nicely then... 

Then what's up with the rest of the room? 

Look at Me!!!

Waving Bye Bye, clapping and now standing alone! She loves to do this and will repeat it if we clap and say yeah! 

Baking Christmas Sugar Cookies

Hey, Pritchetts that seat is on it's 5th baby and still going strong! 

Caden and I making sugar cookies. 

Merry Christmas!

Since I sent out so many announcements I am passing on the Christmas card this year. Tonight was Trace's re-scheduled Christmas program at school. I decided to get everyone dressed and hope for at least one decent picture! If anyone wants this e-mailed for easier printing let me know! 

Christmas Princess

 

Snow Day!

Caden and Sarah goofing around. It may have been sunny but it was COLD.  

Caden, Trace and Jenna enjoying the snow and sunshine. 

A few updated pictures since we got home.

Those darn Cheerios are awfully difficult to get into the mouth! 

Learning the finer details of weaponry from big brother Caden. 

Heading out for the day! Robin, this is the coat and hat you gave us that Collette was never able to wear. It is so cute on her! 

For some reason this is Paige's favorite look - the tongue hanging out! 

Discovering the tupperware cupboard! 

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

The first real snow of the season arrived during the night last night. What a way to start of the month of December! Schools have been canceled all over the place which is extremely rare out here. We had freezing rain last night though before the snow started falling so it is pretty dangerous out there. They are calling for 4-12 more inches before noon today. The only real bummer is that Trace's school Christmas program was tonight and he was actually going to have grandparents there. Now it is re-scheduled for monday and my parents are supposed to leave on Sunday evening. Of course that will depend on the weather now!