Welcome to the World, Parker Thomas!

Tonight we went to visit auntie Rachele, uncle Kurt, and new baby cousin, Parker. He is just about one day old! He is such a sweet baby.

Christmas at Sports Zone

Check out daddy's show. This month he filmed Sports Zone wearing an ugly Christmas sweater. Scroll down to "links we like" and watch the embarrassment.

So Many Gatherings, So Little Time!

December 25: All the grandkids at grandma Patti's. Dylan, Deven, Natalie, Brody, and Jaxon.

Natalie got a new pony at grandpa Bill's.

Jaxon was eyeing the presents.

I even got a gift to open from Santa.

Natalie opened her Elmo Live from Santa and squealed when she saw him!

A pink chair from mommy and daddy.



December 20:

Natalie helped auntie Em with her present.

And then she helped uncle Sam.

Natalie enjoyed looking at all the gifts under granny and gramps' tree.

The day we decorated gingerbread houses, Natalie sported some antlers.







December 16:

Sam's birthday party. Natalie was having a blast with her uncle Sam.

Go and Vote!

Yesterday was our 3rd annual gingerbread house contest. Go to http://samandemilielecompte.blogspot.com and vote for your favorite one!

Fa La La La La...

La La La La!

Hope your Christmas season is merry and bright!

Love,

Tanner

To Be Jolly

Santa overload!!

Natalie was curious of Santa this year. She sat there and listened to what Santa had to say. Hopefully next year she will tell Santa what she wants.

Tis the Season

We made a visit to the Como Conservatory where they have all the pretty poinsettias on display. It's so festive to see all the colors! Natalie got her picture taken with granny and gramps. Some of you may see something similar in your Christmas card.

With Boughs of Holly

Last weekend we put the tree up. Daddy put the angel on with Natalie's help. We took a few pictures even though it's not all done. Like last year, I love sitting under the tree. It's a great place to nap and Natalie doesn't want to bother me under here. Hmm...it wouldn't be a bad idea to have the Christmas tree up all year!

Kitties

Natalie found the kitties at grandma Patti's house. She was surprised to see all of them in their little house. I hope she doesn't get any ideas and bring one home for me to play with! She loves to pet kitties--I should know!!

Look at them all in there, snuggled together. One of them looks kind of like me. I'm still cuter though :)

Talk to you soon,

Tanner

Deck the Halls

Natalie and daddy set up the Nativity scene last Sunday. This set is from daddy's youth and now he gets to put it up with his daughter. The manger and a few pieces.

The manger is full, complete with baby Jesus!

Natalie is proud of her accomplishment.

Happy Thanksgiving

Natalie's Thanksgiving dress. She wouldn't sit still for pictures until daddy held her.

Thanksgiving Day was at granny's this year. Her and gramps had a wonderful spread for 22 people! It was a fun day with family. Hope your turkey day was a good one!

The Plastic Bin

Where's Natalie??

There she is!

Who needs toys when there are plastic bins in the house? There hasn't been too much going on at our house lately. The holidays are coming quick so there will be a ton of pictures to post. Keep on checking!

Tanner

Dressing Up

Natalie wore a nice winter dress to her great-grandpa's funeral. She looks more grown up everyday. The pictures aren't the greatest but she still looks cute!

Back From Vacation

Mommy, daddy, granny, gramps, and Natalie went to the Wisconsin Dells for a long weekend. Everyone stayed at Glacier Canyon on the Wilderness resort. Mommy didn't take very good pictures on the trip. Sorry! Here are some of the goofy ones. Natalie got to eat her first pudding pop. It looks like she loved it!

Reading a bedtime story with daddy.

Natalie found her way into the shower and pulled up the drain. Yikes!

Watching all the kids play at Klondike Kavern. This indoor waterpark had a lazy river.

Here are gramps and daddy on the lazy river. Too funny!

At Monk's, Natalie's meal came inside a frisbee. She was checking it out after her shrimp bites were gone.

We all had such a good time at the resort. None of us wanted to come home!