Cross Country Skiing

Josh decided that it was time to teach the boys how to cross country ski. They loved it!

Christmas Morning

Christmas morning begins with a few traditions.

Tradition #1: Mom and Dad tell the boys when they can come out of their rooms. 

(This year it was 7 am)

Tradition #2: Shower, get dressed and comb your hair 

(who wants grubby-haired, pj pictures? Sorry, but not us!)

Tradition #3: Take picture in hallway 

(Anyone else notice how they don't really look little anymore?)

Tradition #4: After the hallway pictures, 

the boys can come down to see what Santa brought.

(Looks like Jake is pleased!) 

 Tradition #5: Snap a few photos before the crazy begins!

Dixie, Jake and Lander

Tyler, Travis, Lucas, Jake and Lander on Christmas morning

Tyler & Travis

Jake and Lander have a special bond with Tyler and Travis and were thrilled that they could come up for Christmas this year.  The "Big Boys" did a great job of keeping the "Little Boys" entertained so that the grown ups could also have a nice time.

Tyler and Lander play in the snow

 Lander shows off his gingerbread house after FHE.

 Alan poses with the presents on Christmas Eve. The boys love how silly their uncle can get.

Dixie loving on Lucas. 

Meet "Sammy"

The cycle of life continues. Buy a baby pet. Pet dies. Buy another pet.

This is Jake's newest acquisition, a long haired Siberian hamster he named "Sammy".