A Visit With Santa...

While Grammy was visiting we really kept her busy. But most of all, we wanted to share the trip to see Santa with her. The Bass Pro Shop in Ashburn was giving FREE, yes FREE pictures with Santa. It was so much fun. The store was decorated like an outdoor wonderland. The boys were so excited to see Santa. Brandon asked him for a Bakugan 7 in 1 and Ryan asked for Moon Sand Amusement Park.

Waiting in line for our turn to see Santa
Almost there, two more families to go! WOOHOOO!

Merry Christmas Santa! We promise to be good.

It's Beginning to Look Alot Like Christmas

We decorated the house while Grammy was here over Thanksgiving weekend. She helped with deorating the tree. A glass of wine, some decking the halls.. it was lots of fun!

Adding some cheer to the hallway and stairs, Eddie hates this part, there is always garland that sheds and we find it everywhere. But it looks nice when it is finished!

The stockings are hung by the chimney with care....

Thanksgiving 2009

Thanksgiving is always lots of fun for our family. It was my Dad's favorite holiday. Corey, Lindsay, James and Grammy came down for the day. This was the first time that James was mobile and running around checking things out. Brandon and Ryan always look forward to playing with their cousin and I of course, got my squishing and hugs in! As, usual, we had tons of food... Crab Dip, Baked Brie with Peach Preserves and Jalapenos, Cheese and Crackers all to snack on while the turkey was in the oven. I go big on the turkey at 22 pounds as I love the left overs! Dessert was pumpkin pie and apple pie (a request from Lindsay who had a craving)! We found out while she was visiting that we will have a new member in the family next summer. WOOHOO! I will be an Aunt again! My boys are split.. Brandon wants a girl and Ryan a boy. And of course, Grammy is praying hard for a little girl. But, most of all, we want healthy and no complications!

Below are pics from the day! Enjoy, hope your Thanksgiving was as wonderful as ours!

Chillaxing waiting for dinner!

Why can't you all look at the camera together?

Sitting down for dinner, come on let's eat already!

We are ready mom, bring on the food!

James checking out the Turkey leg.. go for it buddy!

Loving Aunt Jamie's Turkey! YUMMOH!