Sunday, January 3, 2010

2009 Wrap Up

We've had a great last couple of months. Emily has been such a joy to watch grow. She is getting big so fast and getting such a cute personality. She is such a happy, smiley baby and we just love her to pieces.

Em's first Halloween, kitty cat



Jackson was of course...Spiderman! This picture cracks us up!



Avery wanted to be a little scary this year. This is about as scary as we got. ha!


One of the attempted group pictures with cousins Hannah and Samuel.



Those pictures were taken before the Trunk & Treat at our church.

The following were taken on Halloween Day.






In November we had our annual family trip to Branson. This was our third year to go. We look forward to it every year. This year was extra special because Kari, Nathan and the kids were able to come too. We spent a lot of time hanging out in the huge cabin and 2 trips to Silver Dollar City. Ryan and I even road a roller coaster. I haven't done that since I was a kid and Ryan has always been deathly afraid of them. Kari made us ride with her, otherwise it probably would have never happened. haha Ryan ended up riding another one later too.






Emi staying warm and cozy in her sling.




waiting on the Christmas parade





I think Hannah was looking up at the kids on a ride.













In early December we had to say goodbye to Kari, Nathan, Hannah and Samuel. We miss them so much. It was great to get to spend 6 1/2 months with them though. The kids got really close. Hopefully Hannah will remember us next time she comes home.