Christmas 2010

Another Christmas here and gone. I don't really want to put up the decorations. JT refuses to believe it's really over. I LOVE Christmas, celebrating the birth of our Savior, and the warmth of the season. Could you imagine if people had the CHRISTmas spirit throughout the year? Giving, volunteering, doing for others, trying hard to make sure those in need don't go without, attending church, spending time with friends & family, singing, telling others you love them and thinking about them, beautiful decorations, wonderful food, celebrating Jesus' birth... I could go on, but you get the picture. Could you imagine?

As we do each year, we stayed home for Christmas and attended Christmas Eve service at church. And, as always, we had a wonderful Christmas! Grammy & Papa came. I SO enjoy the eve service, singing carols, hearing the Christmas story and lighting candles. My favorite is looking at my children in the candle light, treasuring them as a gift from God and the amazement at how much they have grown in a year, and remembering the most important birth of all.

On Christmas, Uncle Paul and family joined us as well. The kids were so EXCITED to see their cousins. We had a great time eating, visiting and playing games. LOTS of laughter and LOTS of food.

I hope all of you had a blessed Christmas, as we did.
Much love, Momma Wolg

Sissy is "helping" make holiday goodies. Chocolate!

Santa brought Sissy a big girl bike in her favorite color. Woo Hoo!
Barely awake, JT came in to find Santa brought him a new bike, a.k.a. motorcycle.
Wow! Santa saw him at the store when he found this bike and cried because he wanted it so.

Although it was COLD outside, the kids took a quick ride on their new bikes.

Daddy had to try too.

Opening presents with their cousins.

Another emergency vehicle...happy boy.

the 'dramatic duo'

Lyndsey with her new DS

Kids table

Adult table (Zach, maybe next year you can join the kids table)

SOME of us got a nap.

Can we NOT make the hunting game a tradition? Yawn.

Thanksgiving 2010

Well, I'm running behind posting pictures and blog posts since Thanksgiving. This is just a busy time of year. I can not believe Christmas is less than a week away!

We went to Grammy and Papa's in Lubbock for Thanksgiving. AND, Daddy's Uncle Faun, Yolanda and Ethan came too. The kids had such a great time playing with their cousin. Everyone had a great time, great food (thanks Grammy) and great time away.

I made a quick trip over to New Mexico to see Mimi, who had surgery on her wrist. I got to see Dad for dinner also. It was great to see them both. I'm happy to report that Mom is doing well! My sister and I got Mom a Keurig coffee maker for Christmas. I took it to her for an early so I could set it up and she could start using it while in a cast on her Right arm. She likes it (I liked it - jealous).

So much I'm thankful for, but I think that will be a separate post. :) Momma Wolg

Grammy had a fun activity planned...decorating 'turkey' cookies.

Ethan is getting a little help from Yolanda.

Here's JT with his cookies. Mom even helped make a 'batman' cookie.
Sissy, the big girl, doesn't need any help. :)

The chocolate icing was good!

The gang for Thanksgiving dinner

The weather was so nice we got to spend some time outside playing.

Beautiful Fall Trees in Grammy & Papa's yard

Buddy, 1 of Grammy's 3 cats. He is by FAR the biggest!

Buddy Budah

Here's Clyde, the lion

Gracie, the beautiful black cat, is people and camera shy.

Road Trip

Over the Fourth of July weekend, we made a road trip to see Grandma Great, Uncle Miles and Aunt Dorothy. The 4th is a great time to go...small towns still let you buy and set off fireworks in town. So, we set off fireworks right in Grandma Great's driveway, like last year. This year, JT stayed outside with us and finally even did some sparklers. (Last year, he was too scared and went inside the house.) It was great to see to see family and enjoy cooler weather with all the rain.

The kids in Papa's childhood rocking chair

Sissy, JT and Grandma Great Treva
Papa's rocking chair

3 of the 6 great grand kids at church

Can not believe how much Roxxi has grown...18 months old now

Love you Grandma Great

Donuts! Well, icing at least

HAD to include this picture I took!

On the trip to Missouri, JT had an "emergency"; he HAD TO GO. We were in stop & go traffic due to construction. No exit for miles. So, we had to pull off on the shoulder, in the rain, and let JT do his business. LOL!

Sparklers while we're waiting for dark

Finally, we have them both doing sparklers.

Daddy is having fun setting off fireworks and throwing black cats.

Uncle Miles and Aunt Dorothy

Happy Fourth!

"Too loud"

Pop It's

Easter 2010

Easter is always special...we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I'm beyond words grateful for Jesus' sacrifice so that I can be saved. And, even though this is the reason for Easter, we always end up with pictures of mostly the "bunny" part of Easter.

Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Day at our house -- we had friends join us for the hunt and lunch. Here they are checking out their loot.

Easter Morning...going to the Lord's House

Aren't they adorable?

They dress up nice, except we couldn't get JT to wear his church shoes.

Pretty Girl

Goofy Pic...there's the kids I know

Easter treats after church...CANDY!

Another one from hunt in our backyard

Every Easter, our church has a celebration for the kids. The kids wouldn't miss it. Egg hunt, animals, games etc... Their cousins & friends joined them...too fun.

The big girls posing.

Ready to go get eggs!

How does the youngest one end up with the most eggs?

The big kids...ready to go "hit it"