Christmas Day in Red Oak

We headed to Red Oak early Christmas morning. It was so nice to spend time with Scott's brother and sister in law and of course Sam. Will and Sam have so much fun together. Sally cooked a delicious meal and spoiled us all!

The highlight of William's day was delivering Gabby ( Larry and Sally's neighbors dog) her chrismas present. William loves this dog and he keeps her quite entertained when he visits:)

Santa Claus came to town

We fed Santa's reindeer, put out cookies and William awaited Santa's arrival

Christmas Eve 2011

I so graciously hosted Christmas Eve this year. We had a lot to celebrate. It has been a year since my dad had his open heart surgery. He is healthy and happy and doing great. William was spoiled rotten. He got a collectors edition Union Pacific Train, a leappad and, lots and lots of toy. Hank also joined us this year. He is such a joy and such a happy little boy.

We would also like to thank those from far away that thought of William. We missed you Grandpa Oder and Aunt Mary you won the way to his heart by delivering a choo choo train and choo choo train sheets. Thank you and Merry Christmas!!

Tubby Time

Hey Santa!

William's trip to Santa was calm this year. Scott and I were all prepared to join him on Santa's lap but William did great. He sat there long enough for the photo op ( he looks a little stunned :0)) and did great. He did not tell Santa what he wanted for Christmas but when I ask him in the car he said '' trucks and trains". Let's see if his Christmas wish comes true ;)

Merry Christmas

Our 2011 Christmas Card

Our gingerbread train...William's favorite part of course was the candy :)

Buddy the Elf

I would like to introduce you to our Elf on the Shelf and our newest Holiday tradition, Buddy. Yes, we are not that creative when it comes to a name but For those who have not read the story it is a great one. Looking forward to spending many holidays seasons with Buddy on our shelf.

End of the Regular Season

We were suppose to head to Des Monies on Saturday for the Santa Express Train Ride however the weather changed our plans and we stayed in town. We spent the day hanging with the Turner and Murray families and watch the Cyclones play their last regular season game. Hank, William and Jillian are destined to be best buds ( do they really have a choice ;) ).

2 year Old School Picture- St. Albert

Hard to believe that William is only 2 in this picture. He looks so big and is getting so big. Besides the "terrible" twos this is by far my favorite age. I love watching Will learn new things everyday. He is so much fun and so entertaining!