60 more years 'til Willard Scott says... "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"

Mommy woke up on December 11th to a lot of cheers from lots of children and a smiling husband. Happy Birthday to the most amazing person in the entire world!J.T. was dressed in her best Princess outfit to
welcome Mommy to a new year of youth!

Sitting at the table...staring at 40 little presents representing each of her amazing years on this earth. All the while being stared at by 6 amazing children who were super excited to share this morning with their Mommy!

Let the present opening begin!

T.H. gets love from Mommy while she reads his sweet card.

C.H. comes over Mommy's right shoulder in

excitement pointing out his awesome card to her.

L.C. shows off some of Mommy's new "bling"

A new shirt....I think she likes it!

Hot chocolate...I think everyone likes it!

J.T. especially loved Mommy's singing Birthday card!

Lots and lots of lotions made the house smell wonderful.

The best present...a family picture for Mommy to smile at every morning.

T.H. shows off some of Mommy's chocolate stash!

C.H. can't believe she got so much!

I.C. tries to figure a way to swipe some without her knowing!

St. Nick Day 2011

St. Nick came to visit December 6th.He brought really cool books for each one of the wonderful children at our home. The kids are very, very excited...only 19 days until Christmas!

Sacked Out!

Little girls try to keep up with the big boys and stay up late......to no avail. It does help to have loving arms to fall asleep into!
Wonder where the other girl is...and if she faired any better...
...NOPE!

Fall Pictures at School

We are a little late in posting this one since it was taken around Halloween but we think that the cuteness of our two little Halloween Princesses far outweighs our tardiness!Both L.C. & J.T. look adorable and their big, beautiful blue eyes really stood out with the pop of yellow from the mum and the black shirts. They are simply adorable little "spooky" Halloween Princesses!

150 Point Accelerated Reader Award!!

I.C. received his 150 point Accelerated Reader award.

He LOVES to read and blows through books faster than

we can get new ones for him! We are very proud of him!

Bulldog Spirit

Two of our finest were "published" in December's Bulldog Spirit

Here, T.H. shows off some serious paper money from Thailand.

Itz all 'bout da Rama!

(This is the Thai version of "Itz all 'bout da Benjamins!")

I.C. looks on as Lance concocts some type of dangerous

and explosive mixture. (just kidding....we hope!)Whew...it wasn't an explosive since later
I.C. works on an experiment himself

C&T Grandparents Day 2011

C & T were proud to have Uncle Tom and Aunt Theresa come for Grandparents Day at the Primary School. The other two sets of Grandparents were out of state (Mimi & Poppy actually out of country!). Our family is very blessed to have wonderful friends like Tom & Theresa!