Christmas 2008...

We had a great Christmas this year!! We first went to my mom and Doug's the weekend before Christmas and celebrated there. All of us kids and our families were there and it was a really good day. The kids played and played with their cousins. While the kids were playing upstairs, there was a loud knock at the door and a loud "HO HO HO" and before we could get the kids downstairs, Santa was gone and there was a big gift for everyone on the front porch. That Santa is quick!! :) The kids were amazed and super excited. They had a ball opening all their presents.

We went to my in-laws on Christmas Eve. We went to Christmas Eve Mass when we got there. It was a very nice Mass and Cameron and Landon got to go with grammy to the children's liturgy. Cameron always enjoys this. They also got to be part of the beginning processional where they each brought hay to lay in Jesus' manger. It was really cute. We then spent the evening enjoying family and eating and eating some more!! When we woke the next morning, grammy and grandpa's living room was filled with presents and there were stuffed stocking throughout the house. Again, that Santa is sneaky!! The kids were once again amazed and excited!!

We drove back to KC on Christmas. We got home about 8pm. Before we left on Christmas Eve day, Cameron sat some cookies and milk out for Santa and even left Rudolph a carrot (her idea). So, there was much anticipation on the whole way home if Santa had come to our house while we were gone. And, he did!!!! We let Cameron open the door to the house and her jaw dropped to the floor in amazement again. It was so funny! That darn Santa even left the fireplace doors open after he left!! Cameron is still baffled that Santa can get up and down the chimney. So, they opened more gifts and played and played some more.

Brent and I are very blessed with our healthy, adorable children and our dependable families. My heart was a little heavy on Christmas Day so I drove to my grandma's grave to visit with her. I was really missing her. So, I went and wished her a Merry Christmas, cried and told her how much I missed her, and left her a little note. It was quite the peaceful visit.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday Season!!

Cameron's 5th Birthday...

My baby girl turned five on December 19th. Where has the time gone?? She had a great birthday. She got to take cupcakes to school on her actual birthday. She picked what kind of cupcake and helped me decorate. She loves helping in the kitchen, especially with baking. She was quite proud of the finished cupcakes!! They were nothing special, but don't tell her that!! :)

We had a party for her at my mom's house because we went there for early Christmas the weekend of her birthday. She wanted a Barbie themed party again this year. So, I made another Barbie cake like last year and it turned out pretty good. Cameron thought it was fabulous and that is all that matters. She got everything Barbie Diamond Castle. Which is what she wanted. It was alot of fun watching her open all her presents and be so excited for every gift. Landon was just as excited as Cameron!! I'll post some pictures of her fun weekend.

Couple more pics from Turkey Day...

So much to be thankful for...

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with our family. We spent Thanksgiving day at Grammy and Grandpa Pelzel's house. Jacqueline, Bill and Billy came back from Ohio so it was great seeing them and the kids had a blast playing with Billy. We miss them alot. They also had fun playing with Wyatt. Three 2 year old boys is quite the sight!! They play, then they fight...never a dull moment!!

We went to my Dad and Susie's in Wichita on Thursday night. Matt, Nicki and the girls were there from Nashville. We hadn't seen them since Christmas last year so it was so great to see them. I hadn't seen Madi yet and I couldn't get enough of her and her cute chunker thighs and smiling face. I wish I could have seen them longer. Nicki and I ventured out at 5:30am to do some crazy shopping on black Friday. We got some good deals and had some fun!! Thanks for going with me Nicki!!

Then we headed to my Mom and Doug's for a fun Saturday. Brandy and her three kiddos were there. Cameron loves playing with her older cousin Kylee. They are so cute because they all sleep together on the hide-a-bed there at my mom's house. Pretty cute I think. I was able to visit my grandpa in the hospital several times. He is doing ok. I really treasure these times I get to spend visiting with him because I know he is very lonely without my grandma. I also visited my grandma's grave. That was extremely hard for me to do. I couldn't stop crying when I was there. I just can't believe she is really gone. She was such an amazing lady and I miss her so.

Cameron made pilgram hats at school. Thought I would enclose a pic of her wearing it.

Hope everyone had a great Turkey Day!!