Build A Bear

or a Dog, or a Hello Kitty, or a.... We had our first Build a Bear bday party. I can't say I was a huge fan, but the kids loved it (and that's all that matters, right?). I started a new rule this year, you can only invite the age you are + 1 to come to the party (they were getting a bit out of control). Alice had a very hard time with that new rule, poor girl. But she still had a blast anyway. Here's a rundown of our time there:

Here is Alice and 'Thapunzel'...she was having some issues saying Rapunzel. Had to do it.

Keaton has his bear named 'Adda' for his unborn sister Josie. How cute is that?!?!?!

Bella and her peace loving bear who is dressed like Rapunzel named 'Princess Leia'

Here is Miss Paige with 'Hearty'

Here is Cayla and her dog 'Lam' which was suppose to be 'Glam'. The birth certificate did not get recorded correctly, have fun getting that fixed Cayla. :)

Lily and 'Rapunzel Hello Kitty'

The Girls...and Keaton. What a sport he was!

Happy 4th Birthday Alice!

Our baby girl turned 4 today, boo hoo. She is growing up way too fast for our liking! We had a fun day of dressing up to go to school, making cupcakes for our friends at school and ending with a yummy bday dinner (sushi and mac&cheese) with Gramie and BobBob!

Silly Girl!

Making cupcakes for our buddies at school

I want to help!

Blow out the candle and make a wish

Just like the birthday dinner she asked for, sushi!

'My very own cooking book!' Just want every 4 year old needs, her own Ina cook book.

Kyle hanging out (& pooping ) in the corner

Happy New Year

We headed to McCall for NYE with the Dahlbergs. It was quite a relaxing weekend, but way too cold! It was in the negative teens most of the time we were there. When the temp got to zero, we would venture out for a bit: sledding with the kids, cross country skiing and a run.

Keaton, Alice and Kyle had a good time hanging out with one another. So much, they started to bicker like siblings towards the end of the trip. ha! Here are some more photos on Danny's blog of our trip.

Movie Time

Making sure we were stocked properly for NYE

Keaton getting a workout pulling Kyle around on the sled

This wasn't NYE, but I thought the photo was funny.

Christmas Day

Waiting for the go ahead to come down stairs.


Candy Land! Although the first time we played it, Alice was not fond of the licorice squares (which means you loose a turn)

Fun stuff from Teddie & Kent

Good 'ol fashion Mr. Potato Head

Alice & Kit...Santa brought her a dolly

Holy Guacamole! Too many presents!

Such ladies

It's hard to get Alice to smile for the camera anymore.

Princess dresses, matching robes and boots. What more could a girl ask for?!?!?!

Shane got some Elk urine from 'Buck'

Kyle was more interested in sitting & climbing on presents, then actually opening them.

Race car track, cool!

Everyone is getting a little sleepy and lounging on Tommy

Here is Kyle's cup...5 minutes before he broke it. Sorry Aunt Erin and Uncle Mark...he really liked it before he destroyed it.

My least favorite present of the season...a Bozo the Clown

Christmas Eve 2010

Tom and I hosted Christmas Eve, and had quite a lovely time. We had a house full of 12, and ate a yummy dinner with some delicious wine. Thanks everyone for making our Christmas Eve so wonderful.


Adults table

Kids table...Alice was in charge of the decorating and crafts

Tom working on opening the magnum....too him a good 20 minutes to get into it.

Crazy Kiddos

Papa..yes, he finally had a glass of wine after 6 months of being dry

Checking out Santa as he comes into the house

VERY EXCITED!

Oh goody...what am I going to get?!?!?!

Happiness!

Round 3 with Santa....still not liking him AT ALL

The kiddos (who like Santa)

Madalyn and the Big Man

Scary Santa

I think these photos speak for themselves....