Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Christmas 2008

We had a great Christmas with Wes, Kate and their kids. The girls were so excited that Logan and Benny got to spend the night at our house on Christmas Eve.

They decorated cookies for Santa and ate a few too.
We sprinkled food on the driveway for the Reindeer.
The Christmas Story was told, songs were sung, and all the kids were off to bed like good little boys and girls. Yahoo!!

Christmas Morning: The kids all got a lot of fun toys. Each year we give the girls new pajamas on Christmas Eve and this year I decided to make them. The girls got new dolls from Santa and the dolls were wearing matching pajamas. Santa must have seen me making them and had his elves make matching ones for their new dolls. The girls thought that was so cool! Way to go elves.

Then....Logan and Ben got to stay at our house for a week while Wes and Kate went on a cruise with Kate's family. The boys went back and forth between our house and Grandma and Papa's house. We played hard and had a lot of fun.

We rode bikes and took trips to the park

We walked a couple miles around Brazos Bend State Park to see and touch alligators.

We put all the kids to work raking leaves and then we had to play in them, of course.

What a great Christmas vacation!

20 comments:

Stevie and Meesha said...

That looks like so much fun:) The way that you did the pictures is way cute, how did you do that? We missed you guys at christmas. We will hopefully one day make it out that way to visit you guys!

will said...

fun times!! Love the fabric for the girls pajamas!

Lindsay said...

OK so its me lindsay that loves the fabric!!! Guess I was logged in as Will!

Adri and Cory said...

Nice work on th girls' jammies! I loved the idea for the matching doll clothes. I think Santa might have to do that for Kodi next year. Looks like you guys had a great christmas!

The Staub Squad said...

We had so much fun with you guys for Christmas. You guys are awesome for taking such good care of our boys. Thanks a million.

Burk Family said...

What cute pictures! I had to get like 3 inches from my monitor to see them very well :) Looks like you guys had a bunch of fun. Wish we could have been there! It seems like we never see you guys anymore. Chloe is getting huge. I still think of her as being so little. I'm glad you are posting more. I love it. Keep it up!

Olsen_Family said...

I will have to say like everyone else---NICE pjs !!! How did Santa get the matching tops? Did he make those as well and if so nice job. I, like Meesha also want to know how you did those pics the way that you did. I am glad that your Christmas was a good one.

Jen Petty said...

It looks like you had a great time! I love the idea of sprinkling reindeer food. I'll have to remember that for next year!

sheriee staub said...

Awesome pictures of four of my darling grandchildren! They are all just too precious. We enjoyed our time with grandkids both here and in Utah. What a wonderful holiday. Love to all
G'ma Sheriee

Mandi said...

The fabric for the jammies are supper cute. How thought full of Santa to match the dolls jammies to the girls. Love the idea, I guess I could make matching jammies to put on our GI Joe figurines. But first I need to learn to sew. Looks like you all had supper fun holiday.

John and Ashley said...

Lookd like lots of fun. I love the dolls with the matching PJ's and 10points for you making them. That't awesome.

T said...

The pictures at the park threw me off. I thought that Ryan and Chloe were on the teeter totter. I was so confused because Ryan is up in the air. I had to look really close to realize they were on the swings.

You are becoming such a great seamstress!! I love the jammies with the matching tops. The girls don't even look concerned about petting an alligator or the snake. And what's better than cousins? Sounds like you had a very memorable Christmas.

Elise said...

Looks liek you guys had a good christmas. Love the girls pj's and matching doll. Santa is so amazing.

Peggy said...

Thank you, thank you, thank you! for watching Benny and Logan so W&K could come on our cruise. I want to return the favor someday. You guys are great!

Amie said...

Amber- It's Amie Leonhardt (married to Ryan). Hey, I hope it's okay if I add you to my blog list. I've had fun looking at your blog. You look great! You have a cute family, and I love your house!

Behling Family said...

Oh how I wish that it were warm enough here to rake leaves and be out side in a short sleeve shirt and Christmas. We sure missed you guys! Look like that a good time was had by all. Cant wait to see you guys soon. I loved the pics of the girls. The pajamas are adorable. Way to go Santa what a talent. Your nephews are cute too. They look just like their dad. I mean identical. Fun to have counsins around at the holidays.

The McPherson's said...

Hello Amber! It's Camie Bell (McPherson). Im so excited that I found your blog! Your girls are beautiful, just like their mommy. I miss you tons. I hope your doing well. If you get a chance, send me an e-mail camiemcpherson@yahoo.com
love ya,
Camie

Unknown said...

I too loved the pajamas, but who has Christmas vacation in T-SHIRTS!!! Sounds like fun.
Jessica

Abby said...

I want you to make me pjs too! (Did you even make the shirts?) I might die of cuteness. I just love you!

Anonymous said...

Now that I have a sewing machine, we're going to have to start some projects! You'll have to show me ow to clump pictures like that on the blog! Sounds like you had a great Christmas!