Waiting Patiently

Oh it doesn't seem like that long ago that lil Mason entered the world before we were ready.

So I think that everyone waiting on lil Averie thought she'd be here by now.

Everyday the past month I've been thinking she might show up.

She's making us wait.

Good things come to those who wait....

It's hard to remember this guy being so little.

What I do remember was that he was the perfect little handful.

oh and that his mom was pretty drugged up in the hospital, funny!!

I can't wait to hold his little sister.

And I can't wait to watch his momma be a momma to two children under 2 years old!
Hurry Up Averie, you've got a bunch of people that are anxiously awaiting your arrival!

I'm not sure what this little guy is going to think about being a big brother but I can't wait to find out.

The tree on Christmas Eve,

after Santa left some presents,

so pretty!

Sarah with her stocking goodies.

Jacob asked for a couple of lego games and this is one of them. He really wanted the Minotaurus game but was somewhat happy with this one. Little did he know later that day he would get the Minotaurus game from Aunt Emily.

Jacob and Sarah with two of their favorite things...

Jacob, opening up the gift that Sarah bought for him at Santa's Secret Shop. She picked it out all by herself and she was so excited. Look at her hands while he opens it and the look on her face is priceless....

Jacob and Sarah opening up their Ipod Nanos. I don't think they had a clue they were getting them. I had them charged and already had music on them. It was Jeremy's idea to get them

for them and I'd say they were the favorite gift.

Sarah with the doll she had to have. I am blogging this 3 days after Christmas and I'm pretty sure she hasn't played with her since that morning, figures.

Lalaloopsie doll was a big hit when she opened it but that was it....boooo

After we opened presents and had a delicious breakfast we all got in the car and headed up to Bay City to celebrate with our families...

When we got into Bay City we went right over to my dad and Lorraines apartment. We had some snacks and opened some presents.

When we were done we went over to my Aunt Sue's and visited with them. We drank some wine, did alot of reminicing, and laughed till our stomachs hurt. Jacob played with the boys and Sarah was bored out of her mind.

We spent the night at Nana and Papa's house.

When we got up in the morning Joel and his family came over and Emily and her family arrived from Kalamazoo.

Chris made both her boys ribbon shirts. I'm sure they will both be wearing them to the annual pow wow this summer. She did a beautiful job.

I finally got my Pandora bracelet and I LOVE IT!

Our family was so spoiled this year, how lucky we all are.

whats a party without a picture of Nathan with his mouth full of food...

Poor Jacob, all these girls....

and then there was time to play....

Finally everyone went home,

dog tired...

Sarah's School Christmas

Sarah's teacher decided to do a Holiday breakfast this year instead of the typical afternoon party full of junk. I volunteered to help so I was at school first thing in the morning. I didn't realize that with their morning announcments they do some sort of stretch or exercise.

This is Sarah and her bud Max doing morning exercise....

After morning announcments, while myself and the other parents were getting breakfast ready, the kids did their morning math.
Sarah and Max, after everyone had ate and I was getting ready to leave Sarah requested a picture with Max.

The Riverside Holiday program.
They have the program at First Wes church so there is enough room for all the parents and families.

Sarah is quite the singer. I am pretty sure I could pick her voice out of everyone else.

She really enjoys music class and her teacher, Ms. Champion.

(I almost forgot to add that Sarah said she felt like a disco ball in the pink dress. She said put a string around my neck and hang me from the ceiling...hmmm)

Christmas Eve recap

First of all Christmas Eve has always had something to do with celebrating my sister in law Emily's birthday. She is lucky enough to be born on December 24th. We usually meet up for an early lunch but this year her family and her came over a couple days earlier and we had some pizza and gave her her gifts. So even though we didn't see her on her birthday we were thinking of her anyways.

Christmas Eve in years past has always been spent with my mom, Grandma Turkey. This year she wasn't able to come home so we had to celebrate without her. It was tough not seeing her. I missed her a lot. But not only did I miss her but my kids did too. Both of them made comments about not seeing her and both said something about hoping next year she would be here.

So in honor of her we still opened our gifts from her when we got up.

She is pretty creative with her gift choices...

Jacob and Sarah both got dream catchers. ....

Sarah with her stocking goodies....

Jacob with his "jail" pajamas.....

Sarah with her Moxie dolls...

While we were opening presents the movie "Incredible Journey" was on tv.

Mya couldn't get to the tv to watch so she jumped up on the couch to get a better view.

Crazy dog!

We went to church at First Wes at 3 and when we came home the Couch family joined us...

We ate some yummy food and just enjoyed each others company.

The kids were so funny talking about Santa and when he would get to our houses.

Little Sarah was so excited she couldn't wait to go home so he could come to her house.

It was wonderful to have friends that are like family to spend the holiday with.

I missed my mom tremendously but having a bff to spend the evening with made it much easier.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to everyone out there in blogger land and my favorite 9 followers!

My Christmas list

Thank goodness I've got tickets to see him in August again, thank you Santa!!

Christmas deco 2010

I'm hoping to take more pictures yet this year but this is some favorites.

My favorite deer with his Christmas decor!
The purple tree is back. This isn't a very good picture but I totally love it. It is my favorite of all my Christmas decorations. Everything on the tree is gold, glittery, and gorgeous lol!!

I was invited to the Christmas Tea at Emily's church this year. She did a gift exchange and since her table theme was "Birds of a feather flock together" we all received bird ornaments.

Mine was PERFECT!!

Our family room tree, probably the smallest tree we've had in years. I didn't like it at first, too small. It's grown on me. I'm just not used to having to put a top on my tree. I prefer them when they look like they are busting through the ceiling to the upstairs. HAHA.

Jeremy likes the tree this year.