Sunday, December 31, 2017

Christmas 2017

All 16 of us!

Grandpa continues his tradition of making gingerbread houses with the grandchildren. In this picture he shows Awstin how to put the icing on his house.

Hannah puts the roof on her house.

Alexis carefully works on her house.

Lydia ponders what she should do next.

Kristen gives Mark a helping hand.


Happy New Year!

Monday, December 25, 2017

Hannah is 3!


Several weeks ago we celebrated Hannah's birthday. Her actual birthday is the 21st but it is easier to keep the party a little bit away from Christmas. This bubbly, happy little girl is an absolute delight. I never get tired of listening to her chatter and seeing her beaming smile. She may have three older siblings, but it often seems like she runs the show!

Her cake was a Candy Land design. I think Kristen was a little horrified at all the candy she had to put on it, but it made for a really cute cake. Hannah loved it!


Here is the birthday video. Sorry it's a little blurry at times. I'm really going to have to get a better videograher :) Also, I love the way Alexis takes charge and tells her what to do when blowing out the candles!


What a wonderful celebration with this charming little girl and her family!