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Wednesday, December 20, 2006

The Live Nativity

My Aunt's ward does a live Nativity each year and we were lucky enough to get to go and experience it. They had a live camel there and Syd thought it was great. She was petting it and wanted to see it. Brooke on the other hand only wanted to see and not touch. We started off by entering through the gate of Bethlehem and following some Roman soldiers through part of town. At this point some shepherds showed us to the inn that turned away Joseph and Mary. We continued to follow the shepherds out to where they saw the angel that told them of Christ's birth. As we were getting closer, Brooke pulled me down and whispered, "Is the real Jesus going to be here?" I smiled with tears in my eyes and explained that tonight was kind of like a play but if we felt close we could feel the real Jesus in our hearts. When we arrived at the stable there was a quiet peacefullness that helped us catch a glimpse of this special time long ago. What a great evening!

Joseph is my cousin Wade

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Have a Holly Jolly Christmas

Our girls had fun picking out a Christmas tree and helping decorate it. They are excited for Chirstmas and can't get enough of the song: Have a holly, jolly Christmas! We are headed for Grandma's and Grandpa's house this weekend to spend one more Christmas. Next year I think our 5 year old Brooke might catch on if we take everything over in the car!


Brooke actually sat on Santa's lap and asked for what she wanted this year. She is getting better at not being so shy.

Sydney wanted no part of Santa's lap but did tell him," I want a dolly".
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Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Our new house!

Well we finally did it. Here is a picture of our new house. We closed on it today. The original owners were so great to work with and our first experience of buying a home was great. We are going to be moving into it in February. It is a 4 bdrm 2 1/2 bath. We are so excited.


These are pics with the previous owners things still, but will give you an idea of what it looks like.

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Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Gingerbread House

Last year with the Lowry's we made gingerbread houses and wanted to carry on the tradition this year. The girls had so much fun (so did Mom and Dad) putting on all the candy and eating it too.
I went the easy route and got a gingerbread house kit from Costco.




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Wednesday, December 06, 2006

First Snow

We got our first snow last week and the girls had a ball playing!! They were cold and loved the hot chocolate when they came in. We are looking forward to some more, even if it doesn't stick around too long. This white stuff was very rare in Seattle (not this year I hear) and we will take it when we get it.
Snow angels!!! Syd wasn't too sure how to do it.
The best snow angel maker ever!!
A little unprepared, Syd didn't even have snow pants yet. Not to fear though, we went to the store and got her some for the next day!
Is that a little purple shadow? Syd does everything Brooke does.
Big sis taught her how to eat the snow!! I couldn't get her to stop.
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Monday, December 04, 2006


Here is Thankgiving weekend letting off the rocket that Ryan and the girls made together. They both had fun "launching" it with a count down and then ignition. We did it 3 times so everyone could push the button. As you can tell, one time it came down in the tree. But for Ryan and his Dad it was an easy task to retrieve it! Grandma even joined in the fun!!








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Here are our girls. A little silly!

I'll figure how to do this better and be more organized.

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Welcome to our blog! I thought I would try this out and give me something else to do while Brooke is at preschool and Sydney is sleeping.

This is our newest family photo. We are really enjoying Meridian and being in a house and closer to family. We are just renting right now but...... we are buying a house and will close on it this month. We are very excited! It is in the same subdivision and just a block away from where we are now.

Ryan is working hard and keeps busy. He is a great dentist! Brooke loves her preschool and is doing very well. Syd runs after Brooke and wants to be just like her! She is talking so much now and it is so fun. I've been having fun decorating for Christmas and just finished "The Work and the Glory" series.

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