Merry Christmas

We had a great Christmas this year. It is becoming more and more fun because Ayden is getting into the Santa thing. He was so excited when he realized Santa had eaten the cookies and milk but then he wanted to know why he ate all the cookies and why he wasn't still there. It was fun watching him get excited about all the presents. Mya had fun as welll. She pretty much went from one thing to the next. She especially liked the bows.

After unwrapping presents we packed up and flew to Texas. We arrived safely- all 10 of us. Today 3 more cousins will be arriving. We are looking forward to all the funfilled chaos that is sure to unfold in the next few days. We are certainly enjoying the 80 degree weather. I will be sure and post pictures when I get back!

A Surprise for Grandma

We made a trip home to IIlinois for my Mom's surgery. She was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer. We went home to be with her during this time. On the day of her surgery the kids came down wearing their "pink" for Grandma. She was surprised and liked their shirts alot!

Relaxing with Grandma before surgery.

Grandma holding Mya before surgery.

An Ilinois Thanksgiving

We headed home to Illinois for Thanksgiving. We got to see lots of people. Here are a few highlights..... Spiderman and Batman playing hard
Some friends...Henry and Sydney

A trip to see Santa Claus. Mya was so excited.

Ayden telling Santa just what he wanted...a talking fire truck helmet hat.

Kissing Cousins -Zayne and Mya

The Graber cousins at Amie's wedding

The Graber Grandparents + grandkids

Mya

Another Cousin, Olivia

Bed time!

Go Eagles!

I was driving home from visiting my friend Bri and her new baby Tessa today when it dawned on me that I had a few pictures on my camera from a Zionsville/Plainfield football game. We went to watch Travis Stauffer from church. The nice man in front of us let Ayden sit in his chair at half time. Ayden thought it was so cool. He had a really good time and Mya was mesmerized by everything that was going on around her. Ayden was yelling GO EAGLES and COME ON GUYS! It was so cute. After the game he got to have his first Starbucks drink.

9 Months Old

Mya turned 9 months. It is so hard to believe. I know it flies by, but I really feel like I was just having her. I decided it was time for a new picture, plus I am trying to do the same milestone pictures as Ayden. We just did a casual picture and this is what we got!! She was a trooper! I was a good girl and just stuck with one pose but it sure was hard to decide. It definitely got me excited about her 1 year pictures!

Trick or Treat

We stopped in Knoxville, TN and spent the night with some family. We went trick or treating there. The kids really enjoyed it! Spiderman ready for treats!
The young bunch

Spiderman and our very own little mermaid!

Em, Ayden, Mya

Our sweet mermaid!

Gatlinburg

This past week we went to Gatlinburg. We met my brother and his family there. We did many exciting things while we were there. We went to the aquarium, the kids rode rides, went swimming, rode an alpine slide, saw bears, Calvin and Ayden went hiking and to Cade's Cove, and we of course ate lots of good food! The Aquarium
Emerson, Ayden, Mya

Swimming

Halloween(we realized we didn't really have any pics with the beautiful scenery)

The fam at the Old Mill

Playing

If you click on my link at the side for Picasa Albums there are many more pictures of our trip!