January 17, 2011

December

To sum up December is Christmas ... obviously. There are a few random pics in here, but overall, this post is just Christmas festivities.

Having a "pizza party" while dad puts up the tree.
Brody demonstrating his latest trick.
Marley taking a stab at the splits.
Still putting the tree up.
The kids decorating Christmas cookies ... the tree is probably getting lit right about now.



Reading scriptures one evening ... I guess Dannon thought I looked pretty fluffy/comfortable.
Surprise visit from Santa one evening.
Riding on the Akers train in Dovewood Court for FHE.

We had our very own Christmas Eve dinner.
The settings on the camera got messed up some how, so this is the only picture that turned out at the Ripples house on Christmas Eve.
The kids got to open a present early. Brody said "I don't want it if it's pajamas."
Leaving treats for Santa ... in their new pajamas.
Christmas morning ... about ready to break through the wrapping paper wall.
The kids had so much fun buying each other presents this year.



That aftermath.

Woops ... we forgot to move Santa Christmas morning ... still it was shocking how quickly Santa moved along.
At Grandma & Grandpa's Christmas day ...
It was an exhausting couple of days.
We had a little photo shoot with Gage ... these are just a few of many.


Game time.

December 1, 2010

Truckee

About a month ago we went to Truckee ... but I've been pretty lame when it comes to posting things lately - obviously. So here ya go ...

Having some soup for dinner

The kids at the kids club

Brody got bored in the kids club and joined us in the big kids game room.
Sunday we stopped by the Reno temple. It was a little cold.
Brody was our photographer in this one.

Brody again.
Woke up the last morning to snow ... so gorgeous.
Being lazy.

Thanksgiving

Had a blast during Thanksgiving break. The week flew by too quickly. Jenn and Jeff stayed at our place this time and it was SO MUCH FUN! Can't wait 'til they can come again. :D

The beautiful Emily and Elizabeth
Getting around the couch.

He is so in-love with grandma
Jenn's little buddy
Getting everything ready for the feast. They wouldn't let me do anything. So this picture is from where I parked it on the couch ... for most of the day.

Grandpa giving in to the temptation ... that would be Mountain Dew
Well, at least Jenn looks cute. Jeff, on the other hand, is attempting some Vogue modeling look.

Most of the kids at the kids table.
It was a long hard day.
Grandma and Bo.

The guys are always entertained by silly videos.
Great people, great food, and a great week!

Thank You Land of Nod

For the inspiration...
And mine only cost $5.00 ... thank you very much!

November 2, 2010

Halloween

Pretty Princess
Spiderman, Cinderella, Dale Earnheardt, Jr.(I might have spelt his name wrong ...)