Christmas 2008

Merci and Zach: aren't they just the cutest!! they are always running around holding hands and dancing together.

Merci and Daddy at the Downtown Medford Christmas Tree Lighting

Merci and Paige at the Festival of Trees



Christmas Eve

Merci and her "Mimi" Look at the adorable Christmas Penguin dress Merci has on. The Grandma that she is sitting with made it for her. Thanks again Grandma Mimi

Christmas Morning

Don't they look so sleepy......sorry I had to wake you guys up so early but we had to do our family's Christmas before heading over to Grandma and Grandpa's. and it wasn't so bad when you realized there were Christmas Cinnamon Rolls for you Huh..... Umm Yummy!

We have had an unbelievably busy holiday season this year, but for some reason it is still my favorite time of year. I included pictures of some of the holiday activities we took Merci to this year. We had an amazing time with Mikes family for Christmas, and we are praying that the pass is clear this weekend so that we can celebrate our Christmas with with my parents this weekend.

Merci's Birthday Party

I Know.........its been over a week and I am just now getting around to posting Merci's Birthday Pics, but in my defense I have the excuse of it being the month of December. We had such a great time. Thanks to everyone who made her 2nd birthday a memorable one.

Happy Birthday Merci

Here are some pictures of the past 2 years........We love you so much sweetie, you have made such a difference in our lives.

So much to be Thankful for

This Thanksgiving was by far one of my most memorable......although it was all the way in Seattle, it was so worth the drive for the memories that were created there. If you can imagine the generosity it must have taken to allow over 11 adults, three rambunctious children and lets not forget the 2 babies, into their house. Thanks Aunt Debbie and Uncle John. My fondest memory would have to be all of us girls packing in the car on Black Friday, determined to go shopping, and ending two blocks away from my aunts house at a Starbucks with no shopping bags in tow :( we drove around for nearly 2 hours when it was over, driving through traffic, in Seattle mind you, and also looking for parking. But i have to say the time we spent hanging out around the table in a Starbucks was priceless. Hope all of your Thanksgivings were as blessed as mine.

Here is the kids table centerpiece the girls and I put together.

Merci and my Uncle John, He was sneaking her sweets all weekend.