Thursday, December 25, 2008
Sick Sick Sick
Merry Christmas to everyone and I hope that next year during the holiday week no one will be sick.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Louderman Family Chirstmas
After everyone has eaten, we all gather around the tree while my Grandpa Max reads the Christmas story. At that time, we are quiet as we hear the words spoken and all remember the true meaning why we are here.
Then...it's mass chaos.
My New Friend Charli
Peace - Love - AVERY!
Sledding with Dad
Here's Baron being pulled. He doesn't quite know what's going on and stays as stiff as a board all while his eyes were darting back and forth to figure out what that sound was.
Monday, December 15, 2008
My First Visit with Santa
As we drove through, Baron was so amazed by all the lights and the action surrounding him. He kept squealing in delight and I think he had a smile on the whole time. Knowing what was ahead, Rob and I were a little nervous about his first visit and hoped it would go smoothly and he wouldn't have a melt down. But to our surprise, Baron did great. As I put him on Santa's lap, he took one look at him and just smiled. It was really a great experience and I only hope that next year goes as well as this year did.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
My New Boots
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Hummm, something is missing...
At least he's starting to chew...
Look Who's Crawling!!
Baron is crawling! Yea!! Rob and I were so ready for the next steps with him. We were hoping that he would be crawling by Thanksgiving and he didn't quite make it but was very close. He started last Monday and has been getting quicker and quicker each day. I know everyone says this, but you really can't take your eye off of them. I walked away while Baron was playing on the floor in the living room and the next minute he's under the piano. Now, he's starting to follow us around making detours here and there when something catches his attention. Always a lot of fun.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Annual Cookie Bake
Candon and Griffin made peanut butter cookies, Brooklyn and Taylyn made Buckeyes, and Elizabeth and Jacob made chocolate chip cookies. After we did those, they all rolled out their own sugar cookies to decorate later. It really turned out well, however, everyone knew to eat at their own risk.
After the kids rolled out the sugar cookies and ate lunch. Rob and I had been working all week on a scavenger hunt. The pictures were the clues, and the clues were hidden all over the property. I think there was a total of 23 clues and it ended with a buried treasure. I thought it was well planned and the kids totally got a kick out of it, especially at the end.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Thanksgiving 2008
Well, Thanksgiving 08 went off without a hitch. Rob and I have hosted the holiday the last couple of years and everyone thinks we're crazy because we want to continue it. To me, I like nothing more than the whole house filled with hyper kids, good smelling food and awesome family.
Mom and Dad came down on Wednesday night to help with the preparation. Thanks to Cindy, I was able to have the majority of preparations finished so that the following day wouldn't be massive ciaos. I think a total of 20 people were in attendance and yes that's counting even the little babies. Several ended up staying the night Thursday and I'm sure Baron and Riley were wondering what was with all the attention. Boy did they get it. After everyone was gone, I think that Baron went through withdrawal. A little crabby was an understatement.
I think we are so blessed to be able to get together for the holidays, although some were absent and definitely missed, we take it for granted what we have and that is absolutely something that I am thankful for.