Christmas Concerts

Here are some pictures of both concerts. They had been postponed due to weather so they actually performed in January after the break. This was Taylor's first choir concert. Emily was chosen to introduce her class and the songs they were singing. Both were great! (Had trouble with camera in the gym so I didn't get a whole lot that turned out.)

Polar Bear Plunge!

Here we all are in the van trying to stay warm before the plunge. Then Steve, Taylor, Emily and Henry got out to get used to the cold before they went in. Not looking too thrilled are they?

They did it again but this time they had Henry and Emily join them. It was all over in 30 seconds. They dove in, ran back on shore for their towels and then we hopped in the van and headed home. There was not only snow on the ground but it was actually snowing on our way out there. Brave/crazy people!

Christmas Morning

We spent Christmas Eve at Steve's parents house and Christmas afternoon at my Dad's house.

Here are the girls on Christmas morning at home. Here's Taylor opening her scooter and Emi opening her watch. (As you can tell, the hugging picture was a little hard for them.)

Happy holidays! Been a while since I have posted anything and wanted to fill everyone in on the latest. Thanksgiving was fun. We had 18 people at our house for the festivities! The only ones missing were Jeff and Sara (had to work). We ate tons, played games and hung out.
Seems like the month of December flew by! Once the snow started coming it really felt like Christmas. Steve had a rough time on the roads but made it back safe every night. Christmas vacation started a little early because of the weather (not that we minded)! The girls have been out in the snow as much as they can. The dogs love it too.
Finally finished shopping just yesterday. Cutting it close I know. Now I just need to wrap everything which could take a while. I tend to save it and do it all at one time. Didn't get to Christmas cards this year, oops! I will be more prepared next year I hope.
Hope you all have a great Christmas and Happy New Year!

Winter Wonderland

Emily introducing Stella to "the intruder"

Emily getting Steve back for all the snow he was shoveling on her. Nice shot!

Emily buried up to her neck in the snow

Taylor too!

Stella going after the intruder in our yard!

Girls playing in the new snow we got today!

Emily's first basketball game this season.

Tree broke off in the wind storm!

My nieces Maddy, Brianna and Sylvia cuddled up watching a movie on Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving!

All the grandkids together at Thanksgiving.

The boys: Henry(bro), Shawn(bro), Steve(hubby), and Joe(bro).

The ladies: Cheryl(sis in law), Mom, me, Mandy and Luciana (sis in laws)