Happy Birthday, Tony!

Tony's Birthday - November 22, 2011 - He turned 48!!
His parents and kids threw him a surprise party at the park.
He looks pretty good for 48 doesn't he?
(Especially with all those kids!)
These are his grandkids.

Tony and his girls.

The whole FAM

The crazy kids.

Beautiful sisters. They favor each other, don't you think?

Happy Birthday, Tony. We love you!!

Justin Ward Christmas Party

"Shhh!!! Baby Jesus is sleeping!!"

So this is Christmas.....2011

Our traditional opening of the Christmas Eve pajamas.
The kids act like they're tired of this, but when I offer to not do it, they strenuously object, hehe.

Traditional taking of the "Christmas Tree Picture."
The kids ask my why I do this.
I don't know.
That's what my mom did.

Oops, Christmas Eve again.

The traditional "Christmas Morning, in front of the tree, picture."
ALWAYS have to have one of these.
(Notice our cozy fire on the wall?)

And, of course, the traditional opening of the presents.

Cool! The Help!

Even Sadie got a present.
(No, I didn't wrap it.)

Yay! Oranges! My favorite!

Cool! A telescope!!

Cool! Wait. What is it?

Cool! A guitar!!

It's official. Now every person in this house has a laptop.
(Oops. Except Tony. Guess we'll have to fix that.)

Cool! A dress-up trunk!!

Sam found a better use for the guitar box...

Later that day........

Our little Daricus. So cute!

Rick, Jaynie, Ellie, Heather

Braiden, D, Rick

Isn't she beautiful?!?!
I don't think Sleeping Beauty actually wore blanket sleepers under her gown.