Joel's Newton Shirt

Vannan designed it ...

And Aunt Cindy made it for Joel ...

It's a play on Newton's Laws of Motion.

And if it is clean ... he's got it on!

Flowers for Ruezy

Little girls still braid flowers through their hair.

This was taken the Sunday before she broke her arm.

After Christmas 2014

We try to document gifts received ... these were our gifts from our best friends.

Reuzy's Gifts

Joel's Gifts

Kendra's Gifts

VK's gifts

Tim's Gifts

Rachel's gifts.

Forgotten for picture or family gifts

Goodness she looks like a little me at that age.

How LONG her hair is again.

Lunch in her new Lunch Kit.

Watching a movie.

Magic Tree House

Vannan is turning into quite an artist ... and even selling some of her work.  

Dec. 27, 2014 Christmas with Friends

Vannan is really getting into art.   She drew this and painted it herself.  Wish I could afford classes for her.   This was a gift for an Uncle later that week.

I gave out a LOT of coffee mugs filled with drink packets last year.

Favorite Author -- she has a lot of these books.

B LOVES cows.

Paul was really loving the Rudolf BUMBLE last year.

The face says it all.

Every boy needs hammer and nails!

Group Hug!!!   Don't you just love this picture!!!!

Day After Christmas 2014

I was trying out my new camera ... the kids were trying out their new toys.

She still loves putting together her puzzle.

His Kindle is still a big favorite.   I don't know how many times I've removed it from his bed after he fell asleep and turned down his night light lantern.

My sister MADE her kids robes.  Aren't they awesome!   Each kid got material that was unique and reflected things they loved.