Christmas Sunday 2009

Here's a few pics from this past Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009.

Christmas Lights in Leesburg!!

Mommy above with Landon & Sadie.  Duke was not interested in a picture.  Daddy below trying to hold all 3 kids while I attempted to take a pic of the huge musical tree all lit up...i missed!

We took the kids to see the Christmas lights in Leesburg this past week.  They LOVED it!!  They ran around like crazy from one thing to the next in pure amazement...so precious how excited they get!!  So fun as parents to do special things like this with your children.

Greg's Work Party

Waiting for the party to start.

Our last night with friends Tommy & Cassie. He just got partnership and moving to Philadelphia.  She is also due to have their 2nd child, a baby girl, in February.

With the partners' wives, Teresa & Tracey.

A pic with a couple of Greg's reps, Kyle and Kayla.

One last picture before our night coming to an end.

Greg and I had a wonderful date night for his Christmas work party.  We actually got to take advantage of a free night in a nice hotel too since his mom was visiting.  This was our FIRST overnighter together with NO kids in 4 1/2 years!!  Yes, you read that right...we have never had one night alone since having children.  Greg has went on numerous trips and I had 2 nights away to my cousin's wedding just over a year ago, but there has never been a time when we both were away at the same time.  It was great!  Here's a few pics capturing our night together.

Christmas Card Photo Shoot!!

We had a fun time taking pictures for Christmas card options.  It started out a bit rough.  Sadie was grumpy, Duke not cooperating, all three arguing over who gets to sit in the chair, but Mommy finally pulled through.  When I couldn't take it any longer and was determined to get some smiles and laughs out of them,  I resorted to using a word that is not allowed in our house...."poopy butt."  They cracked up laughing!  They could not believe Mommy was using these words.  It worked...so this is what I got!!  These are just a few, more will come in Snapfish.

Duke the Barber

Yesterday I found Duke sitting on Greg's bathroom counter cutting his hair with scissors!!  He got it good...nice and close to the scalp.

Look at that ornery smile!!!

After many attempts of hoping not to COMPLETELY buzz it...i had to resort to the "i just got out of basic training" haircut.

Still a cutie!!

He sure wasn't smiling when I was buzzing it and had to get so close to his head.  Not a fun experience, but I think he learned his lesson!!

More Birthday Pics

The birthday gang.

We drove to City Walk after the party to meet up with friend Ashley and eat dinner at NBA City restaurant.  While waiting these two just laid on the ground to chill.  Too funny!!

Very tired birthday boy!!

The restaurant.

Shootin' some hoops!!

Duke Turns 3 Years Old!!

A picture of the birthday boy before church.

His basketball cake that he picked.

A pic with Mommy before church.

Pic with Daddy at the park while waiting on friends.

Blowing out his candles!!

School Preview Pics

The school is doing Christmas background.  This is my favorite!!

I hope the school ones turn out this good :)

Love Landon's smile!!

Landon kept scooting closer and closer...too sweet!

Costume Time!!

In costume and ready to go trick or treating with the preschool class.

Nice moves Batman!!  Duke wouldn't strike a pose.

Sadie with girls from her class.  "Princess" Bella is her "best" friend.

With her friend Ellie at church fall festival.

Landon had to get in on a picture with Ellie too.

Halloween Fun!!

Halloween Night

Disney Vacation 4

Our last day in Downtown Disney eating lunch at T-REX.