Christmas Dinner December 25,2006

Sam all dapper for dinner with Grandma & Grandpa J. A quick picture while we are all still clean and dry.
Donna, Todd, Kyle & Brandon
The family. We are missing Rachel and Sophie(well Sophie was there but sleeping still)
 

Christmas Morning December 25,2006

 

Christmas Eve Dinner Part II

Sam opening his new favorite. I think we could have a drummer on our hands!
Everyone at dinner. Our tenant Galen and her husband joined us for dinner!
Darren opening our gift from Karen(the first season of LOST!)
 

Christmas Eve Dinner at our Home December 24,2006

So Darren & I hosted a dinner for my side of the family. Darren preparing the bird. Mom opening her gifts.
Dad opening new straps for the truck. Darren doesn't want to see him using rope or string in 2007.
Darren getting giddy about the new blender we recieved. He has already put it to good use!
 

Open House @ Karen's December 23,2006

A few pictures from a open house hosted by Karen for the family members. The pictures included are Natalia Eva(Rob & Chrissy's little angel). Simone & Karen
Sister Judith, Karen & Sarah
Sam & Lucio(Simone cutie)
 

Wishing you a Merry Christmas, December 22,2006

To all our friends and family,

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and hoping 2007 brings happiness and fulfillment. We hope that you all keep checking in and seeing Sam change. We look forward to hearing from you and your families.

Cheers!
Lisa, Darren & Sam
Bronwynne too!

 

Getting a Christmas Tree December 12,2006

Darren was home so we managed to get out and get a Christmas tree. We went to a U cut farm down the street from us. It was a new adventure and possibly a new tradition.  

Christmas Get Together & Bake Exchange December 10,2006

On Sunday we all had a get together to help celebrate the Christmas season. We had a lunch buffet, the kids exchanged gift, we had our bake exchange and we had a special guest stop by and say hello.

 

Classic Christmas Memories December 7,2006

What kind of parents would we be if we did't take Sam to Santa and have him cry while the picture was being taken. Well to tell the truth all was going well until we passed Sam to Santa but hey that's what memories are made of. Hope next year goes better.....

Sam's Party Part III December 2,2006

Emily & Charlie having a taste of the cupcakes. Jacob decorating a cookie
Cousin Kyle
Cousin Sarah playing with Sam
There was obviously a lot more pictures but these are some of the highlights!

Hope everyone had as much fun as we all did. Thank you! 

Birthday Pictures Part II December 2,2006

Here is Brady decorating a cookie
Hugo catching a nap in all the craziness
Cassandra enjoying watermelon
Aiden sneaking some sweets 

Sam's First Birthday Party December 2,2006

Here are a few pictures from Sam's birthday party. I will actually do another post with more pictures. All the kids decorating gingerbread men fun but messy.
Sam getting in on the action

All the kids posing for a picture(Sorry Orson we know you are just a big kid at heart!) And guess who the birthday boy! MMMMMMM Icing!