We decided it was about time for the little guy's first haircut.  He had quite a lot of long curls in the back.  Daddy trimmed him up though and now he looks like a big boy!  

My sweet ballerina girl is getting so big!  Tolbert Yilmaz had a parent watch day and I got to go see what Hannah has been learning in dance this year.  She is doing such a great job and LOVES dancing.  Can't wait to see her recital in the spring!

Christmas this year was so fun!  Santa made a special trip a day early since I had to work on Christmas day this year.  The kiddos all had a fun day, opened about half their presents Christmas Eve morning, ate our big meal and went to church.  Then they opened the rest of their gifts on Christmas morning.  We made homemade egg nog this year which was a big hit and Ben got a new guitar, his most favorite present ever!

Finally got a picture a few days ago of all three kiddos with Santa. They aren't exactly smiling but at least no one is crying. Ben thought Santa looked like papa so it was okay. 

The reason for the season...

Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus  - by Reagan

They had a good time visiting with Santa, although Reagan looks a little freaked out in the picture.  Ben was, of course, not having it.

This girl loves her pets

Fall Fun!

So much to be thankful for!

We are so thankful that we were able to share our Thanksgiving week with so much family this year.  Sam's parents, brother and sister and their families all came to spend the week with us.  That made for 6 little sweet kiddos in the house!  It was so fun to see all the little kiddos together and to get to meet Tucker!