Santa is awesome!

We had a wonderful Christmas morning this year! We did not have to rush anywhere and was able to stay home and play all morning! Mom and Dad came over for breakfast but then left to get ready for all of us to go over there later. We had such a great Chrsitmas. There is something to be said about being able to actually stay home and enjoy the day rather then rushing around. I love that my parents have moved here. It really made the holiday that much more special.

Santa gave Scott a keyboard, lots of games, a soccer ball and a few other nick nacks! Anna got a cradle, games, bedtime slippers, fuggs (fake uggs) and barbies! They were really excited and have had so much fun playing with their new loot! I think that parents like the new loot as much as the kids. It keeps them occupied longer so we can actually clean and get stuff done around the house! Needless to say, it is 3 days later and I have not seen the kiddos all morning!

YAY NEW TOYS!

First Annual Griswald Christmas with the Bowersox Family

Since our families are no longer at the same church, it was fitting that we had dinner together the night before Chrirstmas Eve. Brooke and I had to make sure we all were able to see each other before the big day! Thus begins the Bowersox/Gilliam Griswald Christmas dinner! We ordered pizza, had chocolates on toothpicks and gave each other "regifted" gifts. It was fantastic! I love our new tradition and will look forward to this event every year. I think I need to start working on my attire. Brooke's earrings and sweater took the cake!

Neat Freak!

I am thrilled to say that I may have a little neat freak as a daughter! For the past month, Anna has been making her bed. The amusing part of this is how she displays her friends and animals. Anna takes her sweet time walking back and forth around the bed to make sure there are no wrinkles and that everyone has their special place. It is so cute. I am wondering if this will last or if she is thinking that Santa is watching. We will soon see in 2010!

Thank you, Anna for being so darn cute!

Christmas Caroling

The Chapel of the Cross gets together in December and goes Caroling to the retirement communities in the area. Dave was so excited to be able to bring his guitare to church! As you can see, the kiddos were excited to wear their ears! Caroling is not complete without super cool Reindeer ears!

Fun was had by all.

Just a few pictures

It is beginning to look a lot like Chrstimas! Scott and Anna are so excited. I wonder if Santa is going to come this year! We will soon find out!

Anna - 4 years

Scott - 6 years

Ohhh Christmas Tree!

We had a wonderful day going out and purchasing our Christmas Tree this year! The kids absolutely loved it running in and out of the trees! I forget how fun these things can be. We should always try and look through our kiddos eyes every once in a while to remind us about the wonderful in the simple things in life.

Unfortunatly, this was the last year we used the angel below. She has been around for 10 years and we finally decided that she was not very purdy. Angel is gone and now we are in search of a new angel replacement. Bye Bye cheesy Tuesday Morning angel. You were great while you lasted but now it is time for bigger and better!

Fancy Schmancy

If you go to Scott's school, then you have most likely been entertained by Anna's clothing choices over the past few weeks. Rain or shine, this girl was decked to the nines to pick up her big brother. I must say that a few heads are turned as she walks by. However, we did learn that dress up clothes and the playground do not go well. Anna walked away with a few scrapes on her face from trying to climb a rock. I am not sure princess clothes were designed for all terrains. We now have new dress up rules around here. She may only wear them around and in our house. She may not wear them on field trips to pick up brother. It is dangerous being a true princess.