Christmas 2009

Preparing for Christmas

Tristan was in a Christmas program, shopping is done, and Belle is talking all about "Clause". Apparently, she prefers calling him by his last name. Nana and Papa are coming in from Oregon, so we are excited. Amy and the kids get a good 2 week Christmas break. Doug might get Christmas Eve off...we aren't sure yet... Anyway, Doug was forced to put "cheezy" inflatable decor, and now he doesn't want to deflate them. Christmas is going to be a blast this year. We are all alive, healthy and happy.

TRICK OR TREAT!!!!

We had a blast this year. Carrie came to Franklin to join us for Trick or Treating. The kids were both so cute.

Two Trips in 3 days

Isabelle has made 2 trips to the doctor in the last three days. She started running fever on Sunday afternoon. I brought her to the doctor on Monday and she was diagnosed with strep throat. I had to bring her back today, because of bumps on her body. Doctor diagnosed it as a viral rash of some sort...just glad it wasn't a reaction to the antibiotics. I hope we have a much calmer weekend!

Tristan's 5th Birthday Bash!

Tristan's birthday party was a huge success. The kids had a blast on the slide, and with Carrie's impromptu scavenger hunt! It was really a great weekend!

The slide was so much fun!


Make a Wish!
R2-D2

Tristan and Carrie

Tristan and Riley opening presents

The Loot

Tristan on the inflatable slide.

The Latest News!

Tristan's first day of Kindergarten!




Mommy and her Minion...


The Kids


Marx Sister...


Reading award for reading the most books!


A close second!


Now for some pictures of the outside of our house. I will go from the front and move counter clockwise...

The front door:


On to one side yard...(and part of a good oak tree in our front yard)


Looking back at the side I just showed...from the backyard (notice the fun hot water heater that has it's own house!)


The back of the house. Great crawfish boil spot!


From the back porch looking left...


From the back porch looking right...


Our car-port / side entrance...


The carport view from the street...full circle completed!