Christmas Day

Lucas was very excited about getting an IPOD for Christmas! Brayden was pretty excited about everything but most excited about the Webkins he got from grandma and grandpa. Addison was trying out the wiggle car. She and Brayden both got one for Christmas. Grandma and Grandpa Caywood spent the day with us today. We are off to the other grandparents tomorrow.

Visit from California

Twas the night before Christmas and all thru the house not a child was sleeping! Can you see the excitement on their faces! John and Margerie came out from California to visit for the Holidays. They braved the bad weather to get here. They were able to come see us on Christmas eve. We were lucky to be able to spend some time with them and Jessica.

Brayden and Addy putting the last star on the advent calendar. Addy wasn't quite tall enough this year, but you can bet next year she'll be lending more than just moral support!

Addison getting ready for Christmas

Addison let mommy take a picture of her before church. Mommy thinks she looks beautiful! Every morning we sit in front of mommies mirror and fix her hair. She always says, "I'm a pretty girl". If dad is still home she has to show daddy how pretty she is. She loves to follow Brayden around. He does quite well with her most of the time. Sometimes he likes to play alone. She has done well staying out of the presents this year but likes to play with the ornaments on the tree. She got an Elmo ornament this year.

This is Lucas posing for his choir concert.

Mommy wanted to get some pictures of Addison in front of the Christmas tree.

This is Lucas looking handsome before his band concert. Lucas plays the trumpet. Grandma and Grandpa Caywood were able to come see him play. They are a pretty amazing band.

When you ask Addison to take a picture she runs to the window. For some reason that is her favorite place to take a picture. Speaking of favorites, she loves Elmo and her Elmo shirts! She will be having a Elmo birthday party this January.

Family Photos

Here are some family photos that were recently taken. Holli does such a nice job. Tough getting all 3 kids to smile at the same time, but thought they turned out really good.

Lucas's First Deer!!

Well, it was a very exciting day for both Lucas and I. Lucas shot his first deer yesterday and I was lucky enough to be sitting right next to him when he took the shot. And by the way, it only took one shot. (Taught him everything he knows!) It was about 70 yards away. Wasn't a monster deer, but was a great one for his first.

It's pretty neat for a dad to be part of a special event like this. One he'll never forget about.

Needless to say, he was on cloud nine for the rest of the day. Made the long hours out in the cold wind all worth it!