Lydia's Gingerbread House!

On Christmas Eve's eve, we sat down to create Lydia's very own Ginger Bread house...her first gingerbread house at that. Hundreds of little candies and of course the gingerbread itself. Sticky icing everywhere, and some unimaginable patterns of candy make up this superb dwelling. Can you see how proud this little girl is??

Merry Christmas!!!!

Merry Christmas To Everyone, and we hope you all
have a happy, safe and joyous Christmas!

The more times you say..."Ho! Ho! Ho!" the more
you will laugh, guaranteed!

Aren't my girls beautiful???

Tis the season....

Snowy Play Date!!

It was the first big snow of the year, and I set the afternoon aside to play outdoors with the little girl. With a fun filled afternoon, Lydia and I played with snow balls, made snow angels, created Snow Castles, rode the one Daddy Open Sleigh around the yard, and of course laughed...a lot.

We were fortunate, and only had to perform a warm-up/change of mittens just once. Not bad for two hours of cold playtime. Of our many activities, Lydia wanted to re-create the "Surface of the Moon." We did this by throwing snowballs into the air, as they slammed down in a field of open snow. Below Lydia sits on a self made "snow chair."

Be Certain to check the end of the 2008 In Review Gallery for more photos of the day (scroll all the way to the end).

Oh Christmas Tree....

We Have completed the 2008 Christmas Tree!!!! What a blast putting it up. Despite the long process, little Lydia seemed to have a great time, while showing minimal amounts of boredom and defiance!

She is the cutest thing I have ever seen. Above she places a big clump of tinsel on the tree, and below, she wraps an ornament up with tinsel.

And Ta-Da!! Our Tree is finished...what a wonderful Christmas Tree. The snowflake at the top of the tree is too heavy, but Lydie approves of its crooked existence. "you got it Daddy!"

As Always, there are more photos in the 2008 Christmas Gallery, and check out the 7 minute video below of us putting up the tree!

2008 Trip to the Christmas Tree Farm....YEAH!!!!!

It is that time of year again, when the family heads out and hunts down the perfect Christmas Tree. Above, Momma and Lydie-Bug are searching for the perfect tree. Below Daddy and Lydia are cutting down just the right tree!

Daddy and Lydia are "going real fast" on Lydia's wooden sled. What a gorgeous winter day! In between "tree events Lydia made snow angels in the snow. Now the thing we are trying to figure out is where did she learn this from? I can tell you we didn't teach it to her! Check out the other photos in the 2008 Christmas Gallery!

Lydie is real proud of the tree we found!

Yep, this ice covered wonder of a tree. It should thaw out by January sometime! Check out the full photo journal by clicking here!

2008 Mighty-Mart Christmas Party!!! YEAH!!!!

Once again, it was time for the Mighty-Mart Christmas Party. Auntie Pam and Uncle Jack donate time and a party for the children and families that work for the Mighty Marts. And of course little Lydia was invited! YEAH!!!

Good Food, Good Folks! Lydia's favorite children's DJ, Johny Only, hosted the music and activities, including dancing, hula hoops, snowman wrapping of people with bathroom tissue, and scores of other activities. Lets not forget a special appearence by Santa Claus! Each child at the event (I am guessing around 50 - 75 or so) received a present, and there were raffles for 6 children's bicycles. The grand door prize was a Wii video game system. A really awesome spread hosted by Pam and Jack and many others in the Mighty Marts!

Above, Maria is a full fledged TP snowman at the hands of her own children, and below children sit around Santa Claus as the presents are handed out!

Check out the Full Mighty-Mart Christmas party at this special Photo Gallery

Thanksgiving 2008!!!

Thanksgiving was kicked off by a Toddler playing hard accident, and poor little Lydia gave herself a fat lip. Above Aunty Pam comforts her and points out the boo-boo. But after a quick nap, the bang didn't phase Lydia much at all...a tough little girl!

Suzanne slaved in the kitchen for two days, of course commanding the troops, well me, to orchestrate a wonderful spread of turkey day delights. Dolores contributes above with the supervisor finger! What a great meal! We were visited by a last minute surprise, when Pop-Pop and Nana Kay were able to make the meal all the way from Florida.

From the looks on their faces, and from the looks of Uncle Jack below (who ate way too much), the meal was a success...nice work Wifey! What a great meal!

As always, check out the photo gallery all the way at the end for more photos of the day, and I hope everyone had as great a Thanksgiving as we were blessed with!