Lots & Lots of Fun

We have been very busy since Christmas and have had lots of fun!

 Emory and I have completed several art projects!

 More of Emory's masterpieces!

Peepaw rented a BIG TRACTOR EXCAVATOR (as Cason calls it) and Bradley and the kids have been busy digging up stumps!

 Digging up stumps results in big holes and dirt mountains, which have kept the kids busy!

 Emory conquered this big dirt mountain!

Cason has been digging and hauling dirt in his new wheelbarrow!

Last Saturday Aunt Shirley and Alpie came over for a visit and brought more presents!

 Emory got doll clothes and crayons and Cason a tractor puzzle and a tub of dinosaurs.

 Watch out Alpie.....that dinosaur is about to get you!

We have also put the art easel to good use and have created ALOT of art work!

Emory has done a little entertaining too! 

Christmas Night Hike

The kids both got lanterns, walkie-talkies, and flashlights from Santa and were eager to put them to use. So last night we went on a family hike.

We bundled up, got all our gear on and off we went!

 Emory talking on her walkie-talkie. She was telling Bradley 10-4!

 We walked to Mimi and Peepaw's and left them with a walkie-talkie so we could talk to them as we hiked!

The kids had a blast hiking but were worn out and ready for dinner and a warm bath!

We have had a wonderful Christmas this year and as always I am a little sad to see it go, but now it is time to get ready for a certain someone's 5th birthday! 

Christmas 2013

Santa stopped by our house and left Emory and Cason many great things! Emory woke up about 6:30 Christmas morning and came running into our room saying that Santa left her an art easel. She said it was too dark to see what else but there was more stuff out there and she was ready to go see!

Cason spotted his new doctor kit first and immediately asked Bradley to open it and then once it was opened he gave him a shot!

 Emory checking out her new flashlight. Our kids love flashlights! They each also got a lantern.

After the kids had checked all their goodies out from Santa we opened presents.

 Cason used his new wheelbarrow to pass out presents.

Emory checking out her stocking!

 WOW! Emory got Cason a new dump truck and bulldozer and Cason gave Emory a horse puzzle (see it behind him in the below picture)! Emory loves puzzles and horses!

The kids taking them for a run!

Cason also got a new tractor with a hay baler, a log truck, and a skidder! He has been one very busy little boy!! We spent the rest of the morning playing with everything and then headed over to Mimi and Peepaw's for lunch.



Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve we went to the candle light service at church. Both the kids liked lighting the candles and singing and Emory enjoyed listening to the story of baby Jesus. After church we went to Mimi and Peepaw's to open presents.

 The kids had fun opening their presents and received many nice things!

Cason got his is own wheelbarrow and when he realized what it was he shouted Awesome!

 Here he is holding the handles!

 My silly goose!

Cason & Emory Christmas Eve 2013!

Christmas Cookies

This morning we made cookies for Santa and us of course! Emory was super excited and did a fantastic job. Cason made a few cookies and then moved onto more important things like watching DORA!

 Emory watching the cookies bake!

 After the cookies cooled it was time to decorate! Cason decided to join us again and both kids enjoyed decorating their cookies.

 Emory's first cookie...Rudolph the reindeer!

Cason did an excellent job decorating and eating icing!

A few of our cookies! 

Early Christmas

Yesterday Mom and Dad came over to deliver a piece of furniture I found while shopping at her antique store when we were up there for Thanksgiving. Since we are not going to see them Christmas day we decided to go ahead and open presents while they were here. The kids were thrilled!

Emory and her presents!

 Cason has opening presents down this year!

 She was excited to get the doll she has been wanting!!

 Cason loves his fireman outfit!

She shoots.....She SCORES!!

The kids also got a basketball goal and a ball each! They love it! After presents we went out to eat for lunch and then just visited until Mom and Dad left around 4:30. Then last night we drove around looking at Christmas lights!! Emory is eagerly counting down the days until we go to church and light candles (Christmas Eve Service) and Santa comes!!

Christmas Tree Pictures

Emory almost 5 & Cason 2 1/2



Cason was yelling CHEESE!

 Cason would only sit in front of the tree with the iPad.



Silly Emory!!