Meet Nibble

We got a new addition to the family. Douglas got a pet hamster for Christmas. We got Douglas the necessities for his gifts to open up on Christmas then he got to go and pick out the hamster after the holiday. So this is Nibble. He is a Black Bear teddy bear hamster. Douglas wants you all to know that he loves Nibble VERY much. He is having a good time holding him and watching him play in his cage, on his wheel and run around in his ball. (And one of the best parts, Douglas hasn't mentioned Pokemon all day long) The cats aren't so sure about him yet though.

Christmas 2008

We had a very nice Christmas. James was off both Christmas Eve and day. We did gift opening Christmas Eve morning at home. Then headed up north to spend time with James' family. But first we went to my (Pamela's) moms house and spent some time with my mom and went sledding. On Christmas Day We had a nice time of family, fellowship, and fabulous food with James' family. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the Lord's birth. And then we came home Christmas evening because James had to work early the next day.

Stockings @ home

Baby's first Christmas

The three boys all got computer games
Time to start a band. Phillip got a guitar and Evan got some drums

Our little rockstar

The Little Drummer Boy

Turkey, anyone?

Ho Ho Ho!

Sunday School Christmas Program 2008

This is Evan, He is on the right side in the red shirt. He looked so cute up there doing the actions and singing. It's hard to believe my baby is already part of the program.

The boys had their Sunday school Christmas program on Sunday Dec. 21st. Evan's class sang, "Happy Birthday Jesus" and "Away in a Manger". Phillip sang, "When the King Comes" and "Hosanna" and Douglas sang a few different songs. I feel bad for not remembering all of the names of them. It was a very nice program and it is so fun to see and listen to all of the young ones in our church.

This one is Phillip, he is on the top left side in the red shirt.

And last but certainly not least, Douglas. He in the middle with glasses. He was part of the group that ranged from 1st. grade up to 6th grade. Their group did music, narration and scripture reading that built up the navity scene.

Our boys Christmas 2008

This is the picture we used of the boys for our Christmas card this year.

This picture was a few days before Christmas. Boy, they're cute! :)

Brayden on the verge?

Brayden turned 8 months old last Friday and now he has started to pull himself up and stand along objects... furniture, toys, carseat, bathtub... So I wonder how long it will be before he's walking. If I had my guess it will be sooner than we care for.

Beautiful smile

Family Christmas

We celebrated with most of my (Pamela's) family on Sunday Dec. 14th. Due to inclement weather my brothers were unable to make it. We had a nice time together.

Kid's table

Adult's table

Presents

Brayden's first present to open

Decorating Cookies

The three older boys had a good time decorating sugar cookies for Christmas. They did pretty much all of them by themselves while I worked on the gingerbread men.

First Dance

This is Evan having his first dance with a girl. She is our good friends daughter, Anna. They were having so much fun. These two are only 6 weeks apart in age... She's older :). It's hard to hear any words clearly but you get the best part. You can see them smiling and just being happy. And Evan even has cowboy boots on, he looks so cute.