Christmas 2010

Christmas Eve

arrival at the Brawner house

Major with his "pirate's who don't do anything" boat

hudson with is toy story loot

I tried to teach the kids how to make a toast and say cheers. My advise after this experience is to wait a few more years. We had to clean up a little bit of punch after this... sorry, mom!

cookie tradition

looking for Santa's sleigh... precious

Hudson found my camera again

Christmas Morning!!!!

He's stoked, I promise

Santa left a note

Major decided to check it out

eating the left overs Santa left

sweet hubby picked out amazing earrings and bracelet

Stephen got a new golf bag

he's worn out

Julianne treated us to this cool foot massage place. They massaged our legs and feet for an hour. They also give you oxygen, and you get to choose your smell. It was the best!

See Julianne with a 39 week baby bump? Well, it's there and I got to go to her check up that week. We both tried really hard to look sad and pitiful so he would induce but I guess he wasn't convinced. No induction yet... but stay tuned!

Merry Christmas from Grammy and Gramps

Grammy and Gramps came to visit a couple of days before Christmas. They brought us all some goodies. So, of course we started out with a little jumping on the trampoline. I can not believe I didn't get a picture of Gramps on the trampoline. He showed the boys a couple of tricks and had a little instruction session to pass along his skills. Then, Grammy jumped with the guys.

present time

buzz and woody boots!

i think he likes them

Hudson got ahold of the camera and took a shot of his new kicks.

I'm so glad they made the effort to come visit during this crazy time of year!

PDS Christmas 2010

Hudson's Christmas Party

Hudson's table eating lunch

making gingerbread houses

I got those mini gingerbread houses for each kid to make but as we were setting it up, I realized it was too much work for me :) So, I just gave them each the front part of the gingerbread house to decorate. No 3D for me. Flat is good and didn't require an engineering degree to assemble.

book exchange set to music

Major's party

I walked in without him noticing and surprised him. This is his surprised face.

book exchange

major's class did a group christmas present so this is the big presentation...

ta-da!

I came up with the idea and had lots of help from our room mom. I think it turned out precious!

Houston Kids

We made a quick trip to Houston to visit the Junods and lots of other fun friends. Here are some pictures of the kids playing. The boys and I had so much fun and always appreciate how easy it is for us to fit back into the group. These true friends just seems to naturally be a part of our lives. Whether we are in the same place or not, I always feel like the conversation and connection just seems to continue. Time and distance are overcome by the sincerity. I love that!

Loved my extra time with Tracy and as you can see, she is contagious... the kids noticed that about her too :)

Who finds a faithful friend, finds a treasure.

More Cuteness

pillow fights and hugs

He's Cute

Major cheesing it at the Santa Christmas brunch.