Perfect Valentines!

Not sure if Gavin is Flamingo Dancing here?

McKenna does not like being used as a pillow

Gavin pretending to hug when really he is going for the slap

Pefect pic is only it was centered and not red eyed

Gavin working on his modeling face

She is trying to keep a jelly bean from falling out of her mouth while smiling

Gavin just gave McQ a big smooch!

Happy Valentine's Day!

So Fun, Snow FUn!

Building snow castles

McQ taking a break from all her plowing

Gavin cleaning up the drive way

Snow Sliding

We have had so much snow, it is so fun to be able to go outside and take advantage of it. It is hard to get a good snowy day that isn't too cold. The kids love snowball fights and jumping into big piles. McKenna often thinks it is a good idea until her puffy little self gets stuck! We have been having a blast, but we are ready for sun and the pool!

Go Bears!

McQ loves sporting her leg warmers!


Gavin just held her hand for the pic; it was so sweet!

Here is McQ wit her slight devil grin

I was a little late in getting all these pics up, as football is over now, but here are the kiddo's cheering on their team. Every weekend they would join Ryan in the "Bear Cave" and runn around the house playing football.

Santa Has Arrived!

Gavin really wanted a rock and roll guitar just like Daddy. Now he runs around and says, "Lets jam! or Come on Lets Rock"

We are going to be starting our own band

This might be the start of something...

Gavin was so excited to find one last present behind the tree

All Gavin wanted was a red spiderman and a guitar!

McKenna was willing to share her bounty from her stocking

McQ took a break to have a tea party

Christmas morning was so fun! The kids really understood this year, and they were so excited to open presents. They took time with each present, and didn't just blow through them all, which was surprising. Just seeing their expressions all morning was such a gift. Gavin open the door and shouted, "Thank so much Santa!"

Christmas Eve

Gavey thought he could cuddle up with his new pillow pet, and sleep next to the tree to wait for Santa to come. But he eventually went up to bed.

Gavin helped Papa open his presents

Once Addy arrived they got right to work protecting the house from bad guys

Aunty Jenn got McQ a new baby, and she spent the night making sure she was fed. She brought her baby to bed, and fell asleep snuggled up.

Gavin opens his cool dino from Aunty Jordan

We tried to get the kids to stop playing for a moment to get a quick pic: this was the best we could do: Gavin, Emma, and Addy. You can see their pink cheeks from playing so hard.

Grandma and Papa posed for a pic!

We had a great Christmas Eve party with family and friends this year. We are so blessed to have so many great people in our lives. This kids were too fortunate with all their presents. They have so many new toys to play with, and they are so thankful to everyone!

Polar Express! Choo Choo!

McQ was mesmorized by the hot chocolate dancers


Just hangin' out!

Group shot! Frankie and Claire on the bottom, and Gavey and McQ on top

Gavin was finally able to tell Santa what he wanted for Christmas: Red Spiderman and a rock and roll guitar!

We took a really fun trip on the polar Express with our friends Austin, Claire, Maddy, and Frankie. It was just like the story, and the kids loved it!

Chief Gavin!

McKenna was manning the hoses on the back of the trucks

Gavin was learning how to work the water cannon

Gavin was driving to the big fire with his deputy in tow

Gavin was so excited to get to sit in the driver's seat!

We were so lucky to get to take a trip to the Summitt firehouse, where Aunty Wasko's Dad, Bob, is the fire chief. Gavin and McKenna got the grand tour, and were able to climb in and out of all the trucks! It was such a fun day!