A happy boy after his big sister's Christmas concert!

Jacob wanted his picture taken too.  :)

Beautiful Elsie Rae after her concert. 

We celebrated Jacob's birthday a week early.  Here's some of the cousins enjoying their cake and ice cream.

Birthday boy

Michael after his baptism.  :)

 

 

Poor Elsie Rae had the flu.  We have ALL been on Tamiflu to prevent anyone else from getting it (we can't let little Michael get sick!), and so far we are all flu free!  Lets hope it stays that way.  :)

Gregory Elf's been up to mischief... And HE'S supposed to make sure the KIDS stay in line!

Building a gingerbread house together.  Now they ask me everyday if they can eat it!

Our tree was very "bottom heavy" when this clan got through with it.  :)

Samuel taking his turn decorating.

Elsie's turn...

Jacob hopped right up there to choose which one he wanted to eat.  Forget the decorating!

Jacob just loved his rudolph snack.  Cheese, raisins, and pretzels.

Our little elf!

Enjoying a Christmas movie.  :)

Jacob was really proud of his nativity scene,  Thanks Aunt Joann.  :)

Very focused while stringing his necklace.

 

Sam was proud of his necklaces too.

One serious baby!

Happy ninth birthday to my niece Josie!

Jacob loved the colorful cake.

Sam controling Grandma G. with his remote....lol  :)

This past weekend the kids got to visit Santa at the legion. 

 

Samuel visiting Santa with his preschool class. 

 

Jacob might look unhappy, but he kept on going over and climbing on Santa's lap!

 

Elsie accepting her award at school for being responsible :)

"What are you doing up there Mom?"

The boys love our new train we are going to put around the tree!

Samuel is good at keeping Michael happy.  :)

Samuel thinks we should get Michael a toy puppy for Christmas since he loved his so much. 

This little guy is getting over (at least I hope) an ear infection now too!  At least Michael seems to be doing better.

Sweet Mikey...

Although in this one he looks a bit irritated.  ;)