Snow

Olivia loved our first big snow storm of the year. She didn't love all the gear that went with it but I think it was worth it when we got outside.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Eve we went to Church and exchanged gifts with Megan,Willis,and Logan. We later went to my sisters house for a wonderful dinner, gift exchanging, and our favorite "the hot chocolate bar". The kids had a blast and I think they all got what they asked Santa for. As you can tell by some of the pictures the kids were very excited. Christmas morning we opened stockings and presents and hung out in our pjs all day. Olivia had so much to open that she actually couldn't keep up with it all. Later the family came over and we had a great dinner prepared by Joanie. Thanks Mimi. We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and we look forward to starting the new year happy and healthy.













Even the dog was tired!!!

Welcome Banner

Max( our nephew) got the greatest gift from Santa on Christmas morning- a new puppy named Banner.
He is the most lovable little thing. He is 10 weeks old and Santa has left him in the care of the Ganter family. Take good care of him. Santa's little helper fell in love with him while taking care of him for the 5 days before Christmas.
Welcome to the family Banner!

SHH!!!!!!!

We had to get Presley's puppy crate out for the new arrival of my nephew's "X-mas surprise". Presley could have cared less but I turned around and Olivia climbed right in and made herself at home. Please no-one call child servives. It is not the norm to lock our child up in a crate.
To those of you who don't know the Ganter family- they lost Yukon( a yellow lab) in August. He was 15 years old and the first baby of our family. He will never be forgotten! All Max wants for Christmas is a new puppy. From what I here Santa may deliver. SHH!!!!!!!!!


Yukon 1995-2008

Happy 40th Birthday Todd!

Last night we celebrated Todd's 4oth birthday. We had pizza and of course cake. The cake had a picture of Todd riding a bike when he was little. Very appropriate! Everyone wishes Todd a healthy,happy, and fullfilling year. Happy Birthday Todd! We love you!

Potty Update

Olivia has continued to go potty every night for the last week. To my surprise when I arrived at daycare today to pick her up, her cubby was decorated with streamers and a certificate stating she used the potty at school. How exciting is this?
Ps:She also went "poop" the other night for her daddy but hasn't since. Its sad to say that he saved it to show me. This is what our lives have become . Saving poop and cheering about it. Its probably a good thing he saved it because I don't think I would have believed him..

Oreos

After dinner tonight we decided to give Olivia Oreos for dessert. I think licking the tray of her high-chair is an indication of how she liked them. For all you people who twist their Oreos- add 1 more to the mix. She has twisted them since the first day we gave them to her. Its amazing how they learn at such an early age the RIGHT way to eat an Oreo!