PJammin with Santa

Our local mall had an event to welcome Santa tonight. It was after mall hours and for a small donation to Habitat For Humanity, they gave us dinner (from California Pizza Kitchen - Yum!), dessert (cookies from Paradise Bakery and milk),a visit with Santa (in his jammies too) and Mrs. Claus, crafts, balloons, and lots of entertainment including a sing-along of favorite kids Christmas Carols. All in all, a fabulous time. We went with our good friends The Buerges, and came home with VERY sleepy children! Here are a few highlights...






Our Family


The Three


J and B with Ben and Ryan


Us with Mrs. Claus


Kate and Caroline


Our kids with Santa


SO looking forward to this again next year!

First Birthday!

Since Kate had her first birthday last weekend, it might be time to update with some pictures of her party!

So much new stuff...

We have been crazy busy for the last 2 weeks. Just an update:

1. I am back to work full time almost (first time in 7 years!). I am working at our church in Childrens Ministries, and have an office and everything. Soon I will be working from home part of the time, but it is keeping me plenty busy.

2. I have been doing about 15 hours a week at the Barn also, until they can afford to not have me in the holiday schedule, hopefully 1 more week.

3. Halloween was a blast. We went with good friends, and had a great time. The kids were adorable, and traded me their candy for a new Matchbox car (Blake) and some Pokemon cards (JJ). Seems good for all of us!

4. JJ spent Monday in the ER. Apparently he is allergic to Ibuprofin. Add that to his list....

5. Kate currently is suffering from croup (sp?). So fun night shifts, and just uncomfortable and fussy during the day.

6. We finally have hired another contractor to finish the Kate room project. Hopefully the tiling will be done next week, and we can then start to put things back to where they should go. The electrician is coming tomorrow to give her a lightswitch and power to the fan.


OK, so a little busy the last month or so, but hopefully slowing up and catching a breath soon. I guess with 3 kids that should happen in maybe 20 years or so!


So this is our only Halloween shot, and yes I know that Kate is sleeping. I forgot my camera in the kindergarten party earlier in the day, and did not realize until the kids were all dressed and ready to go. So, thank you Melissa for the one token shot of my family enjoying Halloween 2007!