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!! :)

Jake's 4th Birthday

The only group shot I could get at the party.
Jake ready to bowl
Jake and his cake

Jake is now a big 4 year old. We had a bumper bowling party for him and a few of his friends. Jeff's parents drove in for a very quick weekend visit so we got to have a family celebration with them and then his party with his friends. He got several new car ramps with hot wheels, spiderman themed toys, lightsabers but surprisingly his favorite seemed to be the Cincinnati Reds ball cap his mommy got him. His eyes got real big and he ran to see it on him in the mirror. He ran back in and said, "It's perfect!!" Happy Birthday Jake! ~More pictures on new link~

Thanksgiving with Friends

One Big Turkey!!
Thankful for our friends!
This year was a little different Thanksgiving for the Woolfpack. Usually we make the drive to Kansas City for Turkey Day to be with Jeff's family. But, because I work retail now, I had to be at work way too early on Friday morning. So... the Rice family graciously included us in their Thanksgiving with their family and friends. We enjoyed visiting old friends from FL who made the trip up and of course enjoyed all the yummy food! Thanks Rice Family!

Early Thanksgiving Dinner with Maggie

Today, Maggie's 3rd grade class prepared a Thanksgiving lunch for family and friends. Jeff, Jake and I were able to attend and her class did all the preparation work and served all the parents. We had a great meal that consisted of salad, homemade ranch dressing, cranberry salad, real mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, rolls and turkey. Plus, pumpkin pie and individual cheesecakes for dessert. Each child made placemats for their parents and wrote on them what they are thankful for. Jeff's said, "Thank you for making money" and mine said, "Thank you for making food all throughout the year." She wants me to be sure to say that the reason she is thankful that Jeff makes money is because it pays for our food and the important stuff. ;) Each child also had to say one thing they were thankful for in front of all the parents and Maggie said she is thankful for everyone who takes care of her. And of course, we are very thankful for Maggie!!

Trick or Treat Fun

Spiderman & "Bat" Girl waiting for Daddy to get home to go Trick-or-Treating. The carved pumpkin was done by Krysta. She gave a speech in one of her classes on "How to Carve a Pumpkin".

Silly Jake & Maggie ready to get some candy!

Jake as his FAVORITE character: Spiderman! In action...shooting his web.

Maggie decided to ditch the Hannah Montana wig...was getting on her nerves...so at the last minute put on this bat headband, put on her fangs, and went as a very "bat" girl.


Here is Maggie as Hannah Montana with her brownie troop at a local Halloween Festival. She's the one with the long blonde wig. ;)