Sunday, January 04, 2009

Santa Came!


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Ruston was really done when he found chocolate! He loves it. It was great. They were both so excited this year. Ani got Ruston up and told him Santa had come. He almost flew out of bed!

Hugs


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Thank you Mamaw. Ani loved her present from Mamaw.

More chocolate


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Some was a little sad that they couldn't eat all the chocolate that Santa brought.

What is in there


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Ruston wanted to get the toys out of each box before opening the next one.

presents


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yeah!

The end of a treasure hunt


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The conclusion of a short treasure hunt lead the kids down stairs to find the, BIG presents. A mountain and kitchen are now located in my basement. As Virgel puts it, at least the kitchen has a mountain view!

Their kitchen!


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They sat right down to a breakfast in their kitchen.

Pick a boo!


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What a silly little boy. He loves to sit in our laps. He is starting to get his Daddy's sense of humor. The other day I asked him if he loved me. He said yes, then said he was "Daddy's Boy!" and started to laugh. What a ham!

My girl


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We should just call her giggles.

The Next Big Model!


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Daddy took a picture of Ruston and Ani ran in and wanted her picture taken. She started with the modeling poses. Dad took about 30 pictures in different poses. It was very difficult not to laugh, but she was VERY serious about it!

My angels


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They love the angel on the tree and can't wait to see it after I take it down from the tree.

My angels


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Friday, December 19, 2008

Merry Christmas

You thought I was never coming back didn't you! Well to say the least the last couple of months have been very busy. I accepted a promotion at work, and I am enjoying my new position. But as with any new job, it has required a lot of my attention. Ruston has been pretty sick lately. Over the last two months he has been sick more than well. He is on anitbiotics once again. This time for Strep throat. Fortunately, Ani has done well. She has remained well and is doing great in school. She is now reading stories to us. We are really proud of her. Virgel is hanging in there. With the hours I have worked and Ruston being sick he has had his hands full. He does manage to escape to his favorite room whenever possible! The kids are very excited about Christmas coming and Ruston knows that Santa is bringing him presents!. We are all home today, as a result of the ice storm that hit us last night. With the temperatures the snow and ice we have now isn't going anywhere, so a white Christmas for us.

We miss you all and hope to see you all soon. Take care and have a wonderful Christmas and New Year! I hope to blog more frequently in the coming year!!! ;)

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Christmas Pagent


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What would be Christmas without a Christmas concert. The elementary class put on a concert and Ani had a great time. She did a really good job and knew all the words to the songs. I was surprised at how many songs they sang.

Christmas songs


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Ani got to play the bells for the class songs.

Christmas Cookies


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Ani and I were making cookies for her Christmas party. She rolled out the cookie dough, made the cookie shapes, and helped decorate them. She is such a big girl.

Cookies


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Ani likes squishing the dough the best!

ChooChoo


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We don't go too far without Ruston playing with a train. He has a train table in his room, but he really liked having it in the living room. He played with this little track for hours! (Yes, it was cold outside)

My choo choo


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Ruston LOVES his trains.

Icicles


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Ani is putting up her icicles. I know if Mom could see the kids putting these up, she would have a huge smile!