Quick Trip to Kansas City

After Christmas, we made a quick trip to Kansas City to see Jeff's family. We woke up to about 3 inches of snow on the first morning we were there which was fun for the kids. The big girls got to do some shopping, the little kids got to play in the snow, and the highlight of the trip for Jeff was getting to eat his favorite b-b-q at Jack Stack down on the Plaza. We also spent an afternoon with Grandma Great and she taught us how to play dominoes, which Maggie won by a long shot. It was a shorter trip than we usually make but fun was had by all. More pictures from Christmas and our trip under our "links to pictures".

Say it ain't so... Krysta is 18!!!

It doesn't seem possible but Krysta turned 18 years old today. And as always, I ask myself, where does the time go? Not that turning 18 helped with her making decisions. The toughest one tonight turned out to be where she wanted to go for dinner. With eight people... it didn't take long to end up at Buffalo Wild Wings...no 2 hour wait like other restaurants and the food came fast so it turned out fine. Her best friend, Kristi Genton joined us as did Greg. Happy Birthday Krysta!! We love you. (The Charlie Brown cookie cake was last minute...Jake picked it out.)

Snow/Sleet/Rain

This morning we woke up to snow coming down very quickly. Jake was certain this meant that Santa was on his way. We got a few inches out of it before it turned into sleet and then just rain. It's now a nice slushy mess.

THE Concert!!

Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus with the Jonas Brothers came to town and along with thousands of other screaming girls, Michelle took Maggie and her friends Hannah and LeeAnn Saylor. Maggie ended up being less than thrilled to go a few weeks ago when she realized it was going to conflict with her 30 minute Christmas play at school. But...once she was in the arena, and the lights went out, and the SCREAMING began...she was up on her feet and into it just like the rest of the girls. This was Maggie's and the Saylor girls first concert and I must say... Hannah's parents being the concert goers that they are would have been very proud of Hannah's enthusiasm during the concert. Overall it was a fun concert and more exciting for the parent to see the girls enjoying it so much and getting into it.

Hannah Saylor, Maggie & LeeAnn Saylor at the concert Enjoying some cotton candy before the concert.

Screaming Girls during the Jonas Brothers performance.


A snipet of "Best of Both Worlds"

Tis the Season....

Lots of yummy cookies!!

Maggie's face painted
Jake & Santa #3
Julia, Frosty & Jake



Our December started right off with a cookie/ornament exchange party and has gone non-stop since. And, there's more to come but thought I would post a few pictures before things get too busy too keep up with. Jake has sat on 3 different Santa laps and I'm pretty sure his list changes with each one. This is the first year he is totally into the idea of "Santa" and is very curious about the man in the red suit. For the moment, that is who he wants to be for Halloween next year. We enjoyed Breakfast with Santa this morning with some friends and on the way there Jake asked if we were going to Santa's house for breakfast. Just a little confusing for a 4 year old. There are several more class parties coming up, a girl scout party, a Hannah Montana concert, a birthday for our almost "18" year old, and whatever else we can fit in our calendar between now and Christmas day. Whew!! Hope everyone is enjoying the hustle and bustle of the holidays!! :)