Happy Thanksgiving 2010

On Tuesday my Dad, his wife Chris, and her Mom, Evelyn arrived to celebrate Thanksgiving with us. This year was a very special year in that my Dad just finished his chemo treatments for the lung cancer he was diagnosed with this summer. I must say Dad looked amazing, I am so tankful he seems to be handling the chemo so well. While they were here the kids enjoyed having someone else to play with and we seemed to keep them pretty busy! We had a great visit and look forward to another one at Christmas!

Mallory showing everyone her clay creations.

Mick always loves Chris' rolling work bag, Chris you might still have to bring this even once retired!

My Mickers!

Chris and Dad.

Ummm Mick I think you have the wrong shoes on!

We always celebrate a late birthday for Chris and an early birthday for Dad while they visit. Mick is helping them out, he loves blowing out candles.

No help needed here!

Mick wanted to sit on Chris' lap while eating his cake.

Dad and his KU hat.

Chris and her new Santa and candles.

Mick loving all of the attention.

Evelyn loving on Mick!

Mick wouldn't let either of these two out of the chair he kept holding them back, he was so cute and loved all of their attention.

At exploration place.

Having fun in the water.

On the roller coaster.

Playing Rock Band.

Christmas Card Pictures

Two Saturday's ago I headed to the park to take photos of my good friend Janette's family. Their family pictures turned out really great! I don't want to spoil her card so I will share a few pictures later. We decided we would try and get some photos of our kids for our own Christmas card. Here are a few of the cute photos we got!

Study Buddies

Mallory's class is study buddies with a class of second graders. They get together and do projects, and overall just have a good time. Their project for October was to get to make individual pumpkin pies, I was asked to come help so I got to join in on the fun. I must say Mallory has the most adorable little girl and she loves Mallory to death, so cute!

Mrs. Morrow explaining the pie instructions.

Going over all of the ingredients.

Getting started, adding the sugar.

Hailie kept hanging on to Mallory, she is so darn cute!

Cheese!

Doing a cross word search together after they had made their pies.

Having fun together!

Lights, Camera, Action!!

Mallory had her last grade school music program a couple of weeks ago. The program consisted of songs that were in popular movies or tv shows. While it was fun watching her it's sad to think we won't be going back to watch her again. For the show the kids were all to wear white shirts and denim pants. Mallory's green cast really stood out!

I apologize!!

Ok, so I was a little behind, there are 8, yes 8 new posts for your enjoyment!!

Happy Halloween 2010

Last night we had a great time trick or treating! Mallory went with her friends and we went with our neighbors. Mallory was a beautiful bumble bee and Mick was supposed to be Buzz Lightyear but he saw Mal's costume and didn't want to be Buzz. He just went as Mick and still had a blast!

Mallory all ready to go. Notice the pose to try and hide the cast!

Smile.

Cheese!

Mallory playing the piano at Paws and Mary's house.

Playing while Mom and Dad talk for a little while.

Happy boy!

Mary, Mallory and Paws.

Mallory and her friends.

Madi's dog had a mohawk and I thought he looked sooo cute!

Trick or treating.

Keeping up with the girls.

He decided he wanted to pull his wagon, he was exhausted when we got home!

Is anyone home?

Mick and his Daddy.

Candy face.

Sorting through their candy.

Laura, Sebastian, Karl and Walter, we missed trick or treating with you guys but loved the pictures!!

Walter, Karl and friends.

Laura and the boys!