Taking advantage of the snow 2009

Roc and Emma always seem to know how to have a good time.  It only took them a little snow on the ground and a slight hill to decide that it was a perfect time to go sledding.  As much as they love snow, it is ironic that the most snow that the LC valley had in the last 10 years happened in 2012 after we had made the move to Medford Oregon.

Christmas 2009

Let the fun begin!

For those of you with any concern that our kids don't have enough toys feel free to quickly scroll down through the next 17 pictures and your fears will be alleviated (keep in mind that I did not include all the pictures, I did not have the time to download all of them).

Roc enjoying his sister's new toys, Emma must not be in the room because if she was she would not stand for it!

Emma enjoying her new fake nails that she got from Christmas.

 Another successful Christmas, the kids got what they wanted and the parents are left to hope that the toys will keep the kids occupied long enough for them to get a nap.  Does it get any better than this? 

Lewiston Light Festival 2009

What to say other than look at that reindeer hat.  He didn't take that off for days.

Actually doing something together and not fighting.  Roc didn't have enough oomph behind it to get it to ring so Emma helped.

Emma spreading Christmas cheer, hugging the penguin.

Taking turns "driving".

This was the last year that we went to the lights.  I was pregnant with Porter and supposed to be on bedrest but not being an overly compliant patient went to go look at the lights.  Looking at the lights and watching the kids play with the different things they have there is relaxing and helps reduse the added stress that the holidays sometimes bring.  Of course the kids favorite spot is the train, where you get to ring the bell and climb on up and "drive".

Christmas Concert 2009



Emma in preparation for her big night!

For those of you who get Christmas Cards from us you may recognize this picture, for those of you who did not get this card please let us know because I found at least twenty extra cards.

Another fun time as a family, Emma is becoming an experienced Christmas concert performer while Roc took this first time event to show off his skills in many aspects of the Christmas pageantry.

ChristmasTree Hunting Dec. 2009

Tree hunting is fun but I wish we would have been long horn sheep hunting!  One of our favorite parts of the Lewiston/Clarkston region.

How cute, Roc and Emma think they get a say in what tree we get, when we all know that that is Stacie's job!

Look at the enthusiasm gleaming from Stacie's face.

How cute, Roc thinks he gets to cut the tree down, when we all know that that is Ryan's Job (or required obligations as he like to call it).

Emma and Roc having too much fun!

Another successful trip to the woods to get the family Christmas Tree.  Tree hunting is always a fun opportunity to spend time together and to accomplish something as a family.   Besides, the ride up to the woods gives the kids time to think about all the toys that they want for Christmas and start preparing a list to ensure that they get what they want!