Loads O' Pictures - Part 3

Sunday morning December 23 George was "Kid #1 - Lead Shepherd" and Estelle was "Assistant Director" in our church Christmas program, a play within a play called "It Wasn't the Hilton, You Know". I don't think shepherds in Biblical times wore fur lined Crocs but they are all the rage in 2007. After the play and a few bites of cake we hopped in our rental Cadillac (not so great) and drove to the cousins' in Indy.

John got tackled and attacked by these hooligans.

Then they celebrated their great victory over Daddy / Uncle John before pigging out on hot dogs in crescent rolls. And finally, the 5 cousins posed for the moms' cameras ... somehow Chris snuck in higher than George on the stairs or else they'd be in age order too.

We went on to spend Christmas in Springfield with Uncle David, Gramma R, Gumpy and Grandma Muffin (and 2 big dogs). Alvin & the Chipmunks movie was our Christmas Day activity - and George does a great impression of Theodore singing the chipmunk version of "Don't You Wish Your Girlfriend Was Hot Like Me..."

Back at home, the adults had a night out while the kids and friend Jenny played non-stop Wii, then the next night we joined Dan, Sara and Sydney to see Lights before Christmas at the Zoo (even though it was after Christmas) and ate at El Salto. New Year's Eve took us to a surprise party for a friend who is turning 40 this Sunday so everyone also sang to John - who has long since passed that milestone! He got bacon buns and beer for his birthday, so generally speaking, 2008 has been a good year so far!

Loads O' Pictures - Part 2

Here we are celebrating Christmas. John sent an e-mail to Santa and he came a little bit early as we headed out to Indiana and Illinois on the 23rd after our Christmas pageant at church. George is showing his new DS Lite (which he wanted so he could play Pokemon Diamond and Pearl) - but it has taken a back seat to the Wii - a BIG hit!! Santa also brought a monkey (now dubbed "Bananas") for George and an elephant ("Elley") for Estelle. It is pretty amazing how Santa knows their favorite animals. Actually Estelle also got a carved elephant that now has a place of honor on her nightstand. Thanks to everyone for the presents!

One more post will wrap up our 2007 photos... on to Part 3!

Loads O' Pictures

First set of pictures from the Children's Message at church - raptly paying attention of course.

Second set from the Christmas Pageant at school. George played the cymbals in one of his songs and Estelle was one of 3 "featured" singers. George had some kind of chapped lip thing going on so it is not the perpetual chocolate face you're seeing.

Think I'll do the next round of pics in Part 2. Happy New Year!